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  • Kadena's air power is back in business

    The 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron towing crews returned F-15C Eagles and F-35A Lightning IIs to their parking spots at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During Typhoon Khanun, the aircraft were temporarily housed in hangars to prevent damages caused by powerful winds.

  • 18th SFS hosts first-ever blood drive

    The 18th Security Forces Squadron hosted their first-ever blood drive. The blood drive gave base members an opportunity to directly contribute to the well-being of others in potentially life-threatening situations.

  • Aircraft don’t run on hopes and dreams

    Anyone who has a car understands the importance of having a full tank of clean, reliable gas. For Kadena Air Base, an organization responsible for defending nations and providing worldwide humanitarian relief, the same rules apply. That's where unit's like the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron's

  • Bilateral Integration

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a photo in front of a U.S. F-35A Lightning II during a tour January 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While attending the event, senior officers, warfighters and F-35A experts discussed a range of topics related to

  • World’s Greatest MOC

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mart Angelo Gatchalion, 18th Maintenance Group Maintenance Operations Center board controller, updates the flight status of aircraft undergoing maintenance Dec. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th MOC maintains the Air Force’s largest combat wing at Kadena AB

  • KSO 2016 kicks off

    Brave Buddy volunteers wait for the arrival of athletes during the 2016 Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Thousands of volunteers from various military bases and Okinawan community organizations gathered with the united goal of fostering friendships and building