6/29/2012 - U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Bryan Opperman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, accepts the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron guidon from Col. Gary Schneider, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander, signifying his acceptance of command on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2012. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron is responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 5,100 facilities and infrastructure systems, contract base services, fire protection, emergency management, and explosive ordnance disposal operations for Kadena and installations across Okinawa. (U.S. photo/Airman 1st Class Malia Jenkins)