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Around 1,500 earthquakes happen in Japan each year. This could cause a tsunami a...

Staying connected is crucial to successfully completing our mission. Here's some...

8月18日、嘉手納基地の空軍関係者のボランティアが、嘉手納外語塾生との英語交流に参加しました。塾生は嘉手納町内を英語で案内。参加者は、移動中清掃も行いながら畳店...

The lineage of the Air Force honor guard can be traced back to 1948. See how thi...

Friday is the day to receive more information about Commissioning opportunities ...

8月18日、地元地域でボランティア活動を活発に行っている嘉手納基地の空軍兵が、嘉手納外語塾に特別講師として招かれ、塾生にボランティア精神や経験について語りました...

ALCON, A power outage is scheduled on 29 August 2017 from 8:00am - 10:00pm. Thi...

Joe Catahay from the Airman & Family Readiness Center and Maj. AnnaBelle Hill fr...

#TeamKadena works with Okinawan firefighters for joint hands-on fire training. ...

Career options become available everyday but deciding on which option will be be...

Got a #HAZMAT problem? These professionals got your back. Airmen from Kadena's E...

Did you know that skydivers can reach speeds up to 373 miles per hour?! #TeamKad...

Getting critical supplies can be the difference between life and death. Check ou...

Team Kadena refuels the fight for more than just USAF assets. Check out how the ...

Sports programs will start soon. Make sure your child is ready for an exciting s...

Airman 1st Class John Espaillat of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron is one indiv...

Taking off isn't as easy as many people think. A1C Jay Brackins joins the 18th O...

本日、第１８航空団主催の嘉手納外語塾インターンシッププログラムが始まりました。午前中、３名の外語塾インターン生は概況説明と基地内見学を受け、嘉手納基地について学...

Non Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) Process town hall meetings will occur ...

Students from Okinawa City, Achi Village and the Kadena Teen Center enjoyed game...

RT @IIIMEF: 72nd Reunion of Honor #IwoJimaveterans 🇺🇸 https://t.co/uLoPnkeHbH

RT @PacificCommand: American and Japanese forces honor the thousands who fought and died on #IwoJima 72 years ago https://t.co/3BHXu86ASg

RT @ArmedForcesEnt: #Lifefit makes their final tour stops at @KadenaAirBase @KadenaFSS today and tomorrow. Will you be there? https://t.co/…

Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly in a fighter jet? #fighterjet #usaf #usnavy #vfa27 #Kadena https://t.co/noQPf5WFVD

RT @PacificCommand: #AdmHarris on honor in service: “The lack of respect for the dignity of anyone wearing the cloth of our nation is divis…

Check out Team Kadena's first air refueling with the Marine Corps F-35B Lightning. #Kadena #USAF #USMC #F35… https://t.co/GtsPlHW7vc

What's better than air power? It's joint airpower with the Navy and Air Force! #airpower #Navy #AirForce #F15… https://t.co/knBIE2AVXA

RT @IIIMEF: U.S. service members and Okinawan locals work to break the language barrier together in a weekly conversational English class!…

Questions about the typhoon? Check out the link below for some of the more common answers to them. https://t.co/HswgJfUbgz

Here's the latest graphical Typhoon Chaba forecast from Shogun Weather. Current as of 2pm today. https://t.co/ECB8ERlGxa

The 18th Wing Commander declared Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) 1-Caution for Okinawa, Japan effective 1400L on 3 Oct 16.

31 RQS SSgt Austen Carroll was part of the team that rescued a Marine pilot yesterday. #ThatOthersMayLive #rescue… https://t.co/puZpI1JR5h

33 RQS Capt Zack Martin & SSgt Marcus Taylor rescued a pilot after he ejected from an AV-8 about 100nm east of Okin… https://t.co/wzMRQJ23gE

31 RS Capt Paul Fry took part in the rescue of a Marine who ejected from an AV-8 about 100nm east of Okinawa Sep 22… https://t.co/tgVN9WeQ3W

31 & 33 RS and JASDF rescued a Marine pilot who was stranded 100nm east of Okinawa after ejecting Sep. 22. @IIIMEF @USMC @JASDF_PAO

Here's the Joint Typhoon Weather Center's latest forecasted typhoon trajectory. https://t.co/WUqajBE9SN

Here's the latest update on Typhoon Malakas, as of 5:30 p.m., 17 Sept. https://t.co/jgLSQgd6oE

Here's the latest update on Typhoon Malakas. https://t.co/ZgQujyBzyh

嘉手納基地のふるさとへ: https://t.co/Qy3UwkmjHe via @YouTube

https://t.co/3TYB7IMrwA #TeamKadena #ForcefulTiger #PACAF #Eielson #PACOM #AirForce

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Team Kadena conducts hands-on training with local firefighters

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Team Kadena fuels joint operations training

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Youth event promotes teamwork, friendship

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Okinawa’s aviation safety net

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U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters conduct live fire training annually with 18th CES firefighters to help maintain readiness for Team Kadena and Okinawa in case of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters conduct live fire training annually with 18th CES firefighters to help maintain readiness for Team Kadena and Okinawa in case of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keith Brown, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, takes off his gear after annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters conduct live fire training annually with 18th CES firefighters to help maintain readiness for Team Kadena and Okinawa in case of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

A firefighter from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron goes back for another hose during annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters conduct live fire training annually with 18th CES firefighters to help maintain readiness for Team Kadena and Okinawa in case of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Keith Brown, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, makes final checks to his partner’s equipment during annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters and members of the 18th CES keep Team Kadena and Okinawa safe by learning to work together. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct egress training from an F-15 Eagle during annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters and members of the 18th CES keep Team Kadena and Okinawa safe by learning to work together. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

A firefighter from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron straightens out a hose during annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters and members of the 18th CES keep Team Kadena and Okinawa safe by learning to work together. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

A firefighter from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron runs a hose towards the egress training area during annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters and members of the 18th CES keep Team Kadena and Okinawa safe by learning to work together. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

Shimajiri Kenichi, Kadena Fire Emergency Service fire inspector, explains dangers involved with fighting aircraft fires during annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local firefighters gained better understanding of Kadena's fire emergency service capabilities, missions and operations during the hands-on training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

Local firefighters observe Shimajiri Kenichi, Kadena Fire Emergency Service fire inspector, as he explains danger zones on an F-15 Eagle during annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 local firefighters visited to observe how Kadena's firefighters respond during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

About Kadena

Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the 18th Wing and a variety of associate units. Together they form "Team Kadena" -- a world-class combat team ready to fight and win from the Keystone of the Pacific.

Nearly 18,000 Americans and more than 4,000 Japanese employees and contractors make up Team Kadena. The base's estimated economic impact upon Okinawa's economy is more than $700 million annually.

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