13 Dec 2018

They Play Ruff

Although it may be tempting, the “Do Not Pet” warning on their vests isn’t a suggestion; military working dogs may be considered one of the 18th Security Forces Squadron’s greatest assets, and most reliable companions.

7 Dec 2018

Kadena Hosts annual Cookie Drive

Service members and volunteers drop off cookies during an annual Cookie Drive, Dec. 6, 2018 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the cookie drive, volunteers delivered handwritten holiday thank you letters from children and baked goods to Airmen living in the dorms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

6 Dec 2018

Happy Holidays

Okinawan children arrive at Tinsel Town Dec. 1, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Tinsel Town is Kadena's annual holiday celebration offering meet-and-greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, games, food and free entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

3 Dec 2018

Kadena and Naha firefighters fired up for bilateral training

A Japan Air Self Defense Force firefighter from 9th Wing, Naha Air Base, Japan, records video of U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and a JASDF firefighter battling a fire during structural live fire training Nov. 15, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Before extinguishing the fire, the bilateral teams took time to

30 Nov 2018

Local Okinawans, U.S. military community celebrates Okinawa International Carnival

Members of the U.S. military and locals from the community gathered for the Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 24th and 25th, 2018, in Okinawa City, Japan.

29 Nov 2018

Young Tigers soar in pack, a first for PACAF

Typically, tigers are solitary animals – they usually hunt and fend for themselves in the wild, however, on Nov. 2, four “Young Tigers” took to the skies as a pack while implementing unique tactics during exercise Steel Tiger. The group of KC-135 Stratotankers from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron departed Kadena Air Base, Japan, to refuel F-15Cs from the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons. The aircrew executed their pre-flight, taxi, take-off, and departure without using any radio communications. The four-ship also conducted minimum interval take-offs between departures on a single runway.

28 Nov 2018

Mental health providers, leadership partner for deployment resiliency, readiness

Deployed mental health providers work closely with leadership to help maintain warfighter resiliency and readiness. Service members are away from their usual support systems during deployment, and because the environment and stress puts them in unusual situations, they require innovative and flexible forms of mental health care.

21 Nov 2018

Bats or Roosters: Which is faster?

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Simon John Delaney, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, races against the clock to complete final tasks during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The units completed their tasks within mere seconds of each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)

18 Nov 2018

No attack, no chance

Racing motorcycles perform Gymkhana Nov. 17, 2018, at the Koza Motorsports Festival Okinawa City, Japan. Gymkhana is a form of racing with a starting point, finishing point, and obstacles that a rider has to get through in the fastest time possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

15 Nov 2018

Kadena hosts Veteran's Day Parade

U.S. military members, veterans and their families participate in the Veteran's Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Veteran’s Day Parades are celebrated across U.S. military stations both at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

2 Nov 2018

Trick or Treat!

Candy! Buckets and buckets of candy awaits eager Okinawa children as they boisterously flock around the 18th Mission Support Group commander, Col. Thang T. Doan as he greets families to the Halloween trick or treat cultural exchange.

31 Oct 2018

18 EMS crash recovery train with JASDF counterparts

Getting a flat tire is never convenient for anyone, but chances are they weren't on an airfield runway the last time it happened to them. Airmen from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron hosted members of the Japanese Air Self Defense Force 9th Air Wing, Maintenance Operating Group, October 22, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, to share techniques and procedures on how both organizations do their job – clearing disabled aircraft off of what can be very busy runways and taxiways. The two organizations came together to conduct Crash Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery training to learn how they each approach two of their most common scenarios: a blown tire and an aircraft going off the improved surface of a runway or taxiway and into soft ground.

31 Oct 2018

Cutting back on the juice

October 31 marks the end of Energy Action Month. The goal of the month is to highlight the role energy and water play in the Air Force’s mission and encourage smart energy and water use and management. The 718th Civil Engineer Squadron energy office worked throughout the month to raise awareness about energy savings and resiliency.

30 Oct 2018

COMPACAF Spouse: Supports Team Kadena Families

Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, shakes hands with Kristopher Kwiatek, Kadena High School principal, during the PACAF commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. The spouses group visited Kadena Middle School, Mental Health, and the Airman & Family Readiness Center and

30 Oct 2018

COMPACAF: Team Kadena critical to regional security and stability

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018, to familiarize himself with the 18th Wing’s mission, present his expectations for the Pacific Air Forces and emphasize the importance of Team Kadena’s role in ensuring regional security and stability.