U.S. Department of Defense Defense News Lead Photo Update

You are subscribed to Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. TYPHOON PREP 07/08/2014 12:59 PM CDT U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Sloan replaces a tire on a KC-135 Stratotanker on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2014, to prepare to move it off the island in advance of a massive typhoon expected to hit Okinawa. Several typhoons threaten the island each year, but military personnel can quickly secure their equipment and aircraft from the damaging winds. LEAVING EARLY 07/08/2014 12:48 PM CDT U.S. airmen prepare to deploy from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to the Rim of the Pacific Exercise on July 6, 2014. The airmen deployed earlier than planned due to a massive typhoon predicted to hit Okinawa with wind gusts nearing 200 mph. The biennial exercise is the world's largest international maritime training event involving sea and air elements. STRATOTANKER SERVICE 07/08/2014 12:48 PM CDT U.S. crew members service a KC-135 Stratotanker on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2014, to prepare to move it off of Okinawa in advance of a massive typhoon expected to hit the island. The crew is assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your User Profile Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ for up-to-date information. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense