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  • BH 25-2: Team Kadena responds to simulated ground emergency

    The 18th Wing Inspector General conducted a major accident response exercise involving Airmen assigned to the 67th Fighter Generation Squadron, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, and 18th Wing Safety during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6,

  • BH 25-2: 33 RGS maintainers demonstrate readiness capabilities

    Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron test their ability to rapidly deploy forces and sustain operations under degraded conditions while strengthening their warfighting and agile combat employment concepts during the routine operational readiness training exercise, May 5-9, 2025.

  • BH 25-2: 18th CES conducts HAZMAT decontamination training

    The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight conducted hazardous material decontamination in support of a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2025.

During the training, technicians gathered and labeled samples of the simulated HAZMAT and demonstrated how to

  • Unsung heroes: 718th AMXS stands ready

    The 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is responsible for the maintenance of two aircraft, the E-3 Sentry and the KC-135 Stratotanker. These aircraft play a critical role in the 18th Wing’s mission by supporting the delivery of unmatched combat air power and promoting peace and stability in the

  • 421st EFS bolsters Kadena’s fighter presence

    F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, touched down at Kadena Air Base, April 24, 2025, completing the latest round of U.S. Air Force fighter deployments to the Pacific. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena is a pivotal hub for Agile

  • Kadena KC-135s enable US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

    U.S. Airmen conduct aerial refueling operations off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 involved U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater. Operating across such a vast area was made feasible and more effective by aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff

  • Honoring Ancestors: Tradition of Shimi in Okinawa

    Each year in Spring, Okinawan families observe Shimi, a deeply rooted cultural tradition centered around honoring their ancestors. During this time, families come together to clean ancestral tombs, offer food and gifts, and gather in front of these sacred spaces. This custom is one of the most

  • A riveting refuel of 82nd RS RC-135 Rivot Joint

    A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron received aerial refueling by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron on March 31, 2025. The RC-135 supports theater and national level consumers with near real-time, on-scene intelligence

  • U.S. Joint force continues to improve integration and investments at Kadena

    The 18th Wing, in partnership with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) continues to modernize key installation and airfield infrastructure towards improving force readiness and joint interoperability at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 

  • Fighting Falcons and Rocketeers rotate to Kadena

    The F-35A’s from the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska, and F-15Es from the 336th EFS, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina will be integrating with 18th Wing Operations and Maintenance groups along with U.S. allies across the Pacific.

  • Burning Questions with 18th MUNS

    Airman development days occur quarterly at the 18th MUNS, where leaders provide time to the junior enlisted for mentorship and downtime. For this specific event, Airmen participated in a hot wings challenge with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, and Chief