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In Chatan Town, Kadena Airmen give back to the community they ca

Members of the 18th Wing clean up a residential neighborhood in Chatan Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2026. Kadena Air Base actively partners with the Okinawan community, building strong local bonds through shared events and open engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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In Chatan Town, Kadena Airmen give back to the community they ca

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Villegas-Ochoa, 718th Force Support Squadron fitness apprentice, picks up trash in Chatan Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2026. The cleanup not only enhances the natural beauty of the area but also demonstrates service members' commitment to being proactive, responsible stewards of the local environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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In Chatan Town, Kadena Airmen give back to the community they ca

U.S. Air Force Capt. Anna Turpin, 18th Wing Public Affairs officer, briefs members of the 18th Wing prior to a clean up of Chatan Town, Japan, April 1, 2026. Kadena Air Base actively partners with the Okinawan community, building strong local bonds through shared events and open engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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In Chatan Town, Kadena Airmen give back to the community they ca

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton, Chatan Town resident, holds a box of disposable gloves prior to a clean up in Chatan Town, Japan, April 1, 2026. Members of the 18th Wing gathered after-hours to pick up trash around a residential neighborhood in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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In Chatan Town, Kadena Airmen give back to the community they ca

Vehicles transit throughout Chatan Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2026. Members of the 18th Wing gathered after-hours to pick up trash around a residential neighborhood in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. and Japanese elementary school students, their parents, and event volunteers pose for a photo during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. 18th Wing sponsored cultural exchange efforts like these play a vital role in promoting mutual understanding, fostering stronger U.S.-Japan relationships and supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. River Lang, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron centralized repair facility craftsman, leads an activity during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. and Japanese elementary school students compete in a game during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Moreno, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, speaks with local Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

A local Japanese elementary school student flashes a peace sign during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. 18th Wing sponsored cultural exchange efforts like these play a vital role in promoting mutual understanding, fostering stronger U.S.-Japan relationships and supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Moreno, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron inbound cargo technician, helps local Japanese elementary school students build kaleidoscopes during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mary Turpin, 18th Wing Public Affairs officer, leads a game of “red-light, green-light” during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

Jewell Langdon, cultural exchange event volunteer, instructs U.S. and Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. During the event, the children participated in various activities, from crafts to traditional games, emphasizing Okinawa’s rich culture and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reina Martinez, 718th Force Support Squadron fitness apprentice, poses with U.S. and Japanese elementary school students during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Volunteers from both the 18th Wing and Chatan community dedicated their personal time to lead activities and engage with students throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

A member of a local Eisa dance group performs during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. Co-hosted by the installation’s honorary commanders and local goodwill associations, the event was dedicated to fostering friendship and understanding, focusing on an understanding of Okinawa’s rich heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Drumbeats and Friendship: Kadena, Chatan students unite through Okinawan culture

Jewell Langdon, cultural exchange event volunteer, ties a bandana on a Japanese elementary school student during a cultural exchange event at Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 21, 2026. The event, co-hosted by the installation’s honorary commanders and local goodwill associations, was dedicated to fostering friendship and understanding, focusing on an understanding of Okinawa’s rich heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Chatan, USAF conduct typhoon exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base and Japanese officials from Chatan, Okinawa, participate in a typhoon safety evacuation drill Sept. 8, 2018, on base. The drill prepared local and off-base residents with evacuation plans in the event of a typhoon or flood. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
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Chatan, USAF conduct typhoon exercise

Chatan Town Mayor Masaharu Noguni speaks during a typhoon safety evacuation drill Sept. 8, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 150 residents from Chatan town participated in the evacuation drill in order to plan for natural disasters such as floods, typhoons, and tsunamis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
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Chatan, USAF conduct typhoon exercise

Volunteers from Chatan town set up emergency tents during a typhoon safety evacuation drill Sept. 8, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 150 residents from Chatan town participated in the evacuation drill in order to plan for natural disasters such as floods, typhoons, and tsunamis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
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Chatan, USAF conduct typhoon exercise

Chatan Town Mayor Masaharu Noguni speaks during a typhoon safety evacuation drill Sept. 8, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The drill prepared local and off-base residents with evacuation plans in the event of a typhoon or flood. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
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