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  • Kadena honors Battle of Okinawa legacy during Memorial Day ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, delivers remarks during the Okinawa Memorial Day ceremony at “The Cornerstone of Peace” in Peace Memorial Park, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2026. The annual ceremony, hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa and USO Okinawa,

  • Kadena Airmen support Okinawan children’s home following typhoon damage

    Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Group at Kadena Air Base partnered with the Misato Children’s Home during a community cleanup project June 12, 2026, demonstrating the installation’s commitment to strengthening relationships with the local community while improving a safe outdoor

  • Port Dawg Memorial Run 2026

    U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The flag adorns a heavy chain staff, which represents the responsibility passed down to Airmen in the career field from Port Dawgs that have lost their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force

  • Chatan Town Base Affairs Division tours Kadena Air Base

    Chatan Town's Base Affairs Division toured Kadena Air Base to learn about the 18th Wing and the vital role Kadena plays in the Indo-Pacific, May 14, 2026.Chatan Base Affairs coordinates with military representatives to address base-related matters on behalf of Chatan Town residents. Their

  • Night operations sustain rescue readiness at Kadena

    A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during a night training sortie, May 6, 2026. Night and over-water training ensures aircrews remain ready to recover isolated personnel in complex operational environments.

  • Readiness starts with mental wellness

    Readiness isn’t built on the flight line alone. Behind every mission launched from Kadena Air Base is a force prepared not just physically, but mentally—equipped to perform under pressure, adapt to uncertainty and respond when it matters most. At the center of that effort, the 18th Medical Group’s

  • Venomous threats meet prepared forces

    U.S. service members participate in a specialized snake handling course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2026. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management team partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Medical Battalion to integrate snake handling into a joint service preventative medicine

  • Arresting system certification reinforce Kadena’s combat readiness

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, in coordination with the 18th Operations Group, 18th Operations Support Squadron and the 120th Fighter Squadron, conducted dual aircraft arresting system certifications at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2026. The event validated