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  • Not so explosive training

    Airmen from the 3rd Munitions Squadron and 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, integrated with the 18th MUNS and conducted bomb-building training using inert bombs, learning how they function, inspecting and preparing them before installing them with joint direct attack munition guidance tail kits.

  • KS25 | US, JASDF fly high during Keen Sword 25

    Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance.

  • Sweden and Switzerland swing by Kadena

    Distinguished visitors, Swiss Army Maj. Gen. Ivo Burgener, head of the Swiss delegation to the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission and Swedish Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lena Persson Herlitz, head of the Swedish delegation to the NNSC toured the base with 18th Wing leadership. The goal of the visit

  • Fire Prevention Week

    During Fire Prevention Week the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted multiple events as part of the annual observance aimed at raising awareness of fire safety and how to properly contact emergency services.

  • USFJ updates liberty policy for service members in Japan

    U.S. Forces-Japan enacted a new liberty policy update for military personnel in Japan as of Oct. 1, 2024.This policy aims to safeguard the vital relationship with Japan, bolster operational readiness and meet our obligations under the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. Additionally, these

  • Raptors and falcons nest at Kadena

    The 18th Wing welcomes new rotational forces from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Together they represent the U.S. Air Force's continued commitment to enhancing posture and building on the strong foundation in the Indo-Pacific.

  • 5th Air Force deputy commander visits Kadena

    U.S. Air Force Col. John Schutte visited Kadena Air Base for an on-the-ground and aerial tour of the base to better learn of Kadena’s combat capabilities, operational readiness and its mission in keeping a free and open Indo-Pacific.

  • 199th, 19th, 27th Squadrons Depart the 18th Wing

    Airmen from the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, and the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron will return home this October after completing their six-month deployment in support of Kadena Air Base’s modernization plan of retiring the aging fleet of F-15C/D Eagle aircraft.

  • 721st CRS train MRA concepts on Kadena HH-60Ws

    Airmen from the 721st Contingency Response Squadron, Travis Air Force Base visited Kadena on a mission-ready airmen event to become more experienced with the HH-60W, on Sept. 23, 2024.

  • JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the Naha Air Rescue Squadron participated in a base tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. The tour allowed JASDF airmen to learn about 18th Maintenance Group operations and capabilities, increasing interoperability of U.S. and Japanese

  • Kadena produces airpower during Shogun Shield

    Mission ready Airmen executed an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, Sept. 18, 2024. During the spoke exercise, Airmen trained to be more productive on discreet, wartime tasks that would reduce the number of Airmen in harm’s way in austere environments.

  • 319th ERS change of command

    The 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron held a change of command ceremony, bidding farewell to Lt. Col. Jordan Smith and welcoming in Lt. Col. Christopher Saltares as their new commander.