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  • 2023 Fire Prevention Week

    This week Kadena Air Base 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted Fire Prevention Week. The intent was to raise awareness on fire safety throughout the Wing during multiple events.

  • 18 CONS, 18 CPTS complete historic fiscal year closeout

    Airmen from the 18th Contracting Squadron and 18th Comptroller Squadron worked long days, late nights and weekends in order to complete the 2023 fiscal year closeout for the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept 30, 2023, continuing success from last year’s fiscal year closeout.

  • Mass Casualty drill sharpens SOF medical response capabilities

    A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Wing evaluates the injuries of a patient involved in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives mass casualty drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2023. The operators were evaluated on their rapid action,

  • Eagles swap to maintain dynamic fighter presence at Kadena

    F-15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, California, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2023, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the United States.

  • 5th Air Force command visits Kadena

    5th Air Force leadership visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27-28, 2023. During their visit, 5th Air Force leadership spoke with service members and facility managers from various squadrons and agencies to discuss future and current operations at Kadena.

  • USAF advise JASDF AWACS on new system upgrade

    Members of the 961st Airborne Control Squadron provided advice the 602nd Airborne Control Squadron of the Japan Air Self Defense Force on a new detection system onboard an E-767 at Hamamatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11-15, 2023.

  • Forging bonds for a secure Indo-Pacific

    Flight crews from the Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sep. 19, 2023. USAF, JASDF and RAAF members refined in-flight communications procedures and established threat warning channels to ensure each nation is ready to provide mutual support

  • Generate Airpower, Check: Kadena ACEs no-notice exercise

    The U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test at Kadena Air Base, when the 18th Wing conducted a no-notice agile combat employment exercise Sept. 22, 2023.Airmen from the 18th Wing partnered with deployed Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force

  • Kadena hosts 14th Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day

    Service members, volunteers and retired veterans participated in POW/MIA Remembrance events held at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14-15. The event initiated with a 24-hour run and was followed by a ruck march held the morning of the POW/MIA Remembrance day. Military bases observed POW/MIA

  • Kadena, Chatan conduct disaster evacuation drill

    The 18th Wing partnered with Chatan Town to exercise disaster evacuation procedures at Kadena Air Base, Sept. 16, 2023. Members of Chatan communities walked from Kadena’s main gate to a park on the installation to simulate a real-world tsunami evacuation.

  • Metals technicians work with precision

    Metals Technicians at the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron fabricate and weld machine components to practice and produce components for machinery at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Metals technicians must ensure they maintain the highest standards of their skill for fabrication operations on aircraft and

  • Keeping the giants in the sky

    A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron is readied for open fuel tank maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Open fuel tank maintenance helps find and eliminate any possible failures and maintain the overall integrity of the aircraft.

  • Congressional Delegation visit

    The U.S. House representatives came to Kadena for a brief tour of the base and to learn about its role in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

  • A rescue in the dark

    A U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, treat a simulated wounded pilot during water operations rescue training off the shore of Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 22, 2023. The training tested maritime search and rescue capabilities as well as familiarity with combat rubber