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  • Boom operators from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron refuel F-15C Eagles.

    Boom operator training: Refueling experts

    Extensive training is required to safely transfer thousands of gallons of fuel to another aircraft in the air, and the 909th Air Refueling Squadron's boom operators play a vital role in providing aerial refueling so Kadena Air Base can deliver airpower any time, any place.
  • 909th ARS refuels fighters in air

    909th ARS refuels fighters in air

    The 909th Air Refueling Squadron refueled 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles in air off the coast of Japan, Sept. 30, 2021. Refueling missions help 18th Wing Airmen maintain proficiency in their craft and contribute to regional peace and stability.
  • Staff Sergeant makes a phone call

    Team effort helps close fiscal year

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Master labor contractors and U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Comptroller Squadron and the 18th Contracting Squadron worked overtime to successfully close out the fiscal year budget by funding as many requests as possible before their midnight deadline.
  • Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mitchell, 18th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance NCO in charge, instructs students at Camp Hansen, Japan, Sept. 30, 2021. The purpose of CATM is to instruct personnel on the proper use of small arms, and instructors oversee and maintain weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

    CATM hosts heavy weapons training

    Members from the 18th Security Forces Squadron were trained on heavy weapon operations at Camp Hansen, Japan, Sept. 30, 2021. This training was to familiarize Airmen with heavy weapon platforms including the M249 light machine gun, M240B machine gun, and M203 grenade launcher to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • A Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam C-17 Globemaster III lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2021. The C-17 Globemaster III has a maximum payload of 170,900 pounds, and this aircraft transported passengers and packages for Kadena Air Base residents.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

    Hickam C-17 delivers the goods

    A C-17 from Hickam Air Force Base delivered passengers and packages to Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 733rd Air Mobility Squadron handled the delivery ensuring the proper goods were received.
  • Courtesy photo by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    718th CES: Breaking the mold

    The Okinawa region belongs to a subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23 C, and a steamy average of 79 percent humidity this past September alone. Locals and tourists alike regularly enjoy what is commonly known as the “Hawaii of Japan”, but suffer the proverbial wet blanket of indoor mold.
  • Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

    Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

    A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, conducted air-to-air refueling with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha, off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The helicopter air-to-air refueling was part of a bilateral training mission between the USAF and JASDF. Bilateral training missions focus on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and allied forces, provide units with training for air expeditionary force tasking, and keep the Indo-Pacific Region safe and secure.
  • All military inbound to Okinawa come through the Kadena passenger terminal. The terminal is scheduled to begin renovation Oct. 1 with an estimated completion date of end of year. (Courtesy Illustration)

    Kadena PAX terminal begins renovation

    The passenger terminal at Kadena Air Base is scheduled to begin the process of renovating the inbound portion of the terminal Oct. 1, 2021, with a projected completion date of Dec. 31, 2021. The passenger terminal here is the primary point of entry for military personnel on Okinawa, Japan, and the project will include improvements to the baggage claim area, customs and in-processing. These services will likely experience delays until the construction is completed.
  • Kadena Major Accident Response Exercise

    Kadena Major Accident Response Exercise

    U.S. Airmen from the 18th conducted a Major Accident Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2021. The exercise is used to test the readiness and response capabilities of the 18th Wing during an emergency.
  • ADAPT Champion

    ADAPT Champions: Promoting healthy relationships with alcohol

    The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Champions program, an alcohol abuse prevention program created by the ADAPT clinic at Kadena Air Base, Japan, aims to promote healthy relationships with alcohol by building a community of Airmen who have the knowledge to provide basic alcohol education and resources to other Airmen in their units.
  • During the ATR, U.S. Airmen took prudent precautions, such as mask wear and social distancing, against the spread of COVID-19 to protect the health and wellbeing of not only the ATR participants, but also the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

    67th FS conducts bilateral training at Chitose AB

    The September 2021 ATR events allow for bilateral training opportunities and increase interoperability in support of the U.S.-Japan security alliance.
  • U.S. Staff Sgt. Daniel Fournier, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, looks out of an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter while flying over Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. Part of an SMA’s job consists of relaying information about objects in the pilot’s blind spots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

    33rd RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

    The 33rd Rescue Squadron conducted joint training with the 3rd Marine Reconnaissance battalion at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. This joint training allowed both units to increase efficiency for hoist operations in a jungle environment.
  • Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform final end-of-runway checks on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron as a multimedia specialist from the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office performs video documentation prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Trust and teamwork between operations, maintenance and support Airmen are foundational to any successful flying mission; each professional brings specialized skills to ensure U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Raymond Geoffroy)

    Kadena Bats fly at dusk

    Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform final end-of-runway checks on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron as a multimedia specialist from the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office performs video documentation prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Trust and teamwork
  • Participants share their experiences overcoming adversity during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2021.

    Storytellers: Narratives on mental health

    Three storytellers shared their experiences with overcoming adversity during a Storytellers event hosted by the Violence Prevention Team at the McDaniel Center at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2021.
  • Barrier maintenance

    18th CES barrier maintenance keeps aircraft safe

    The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron performed barrier maintenance on the flightline. Aircraft rely on arresting cables for assisted braking in the event of braking failure. Aircraft arresting cables rely on rubber donuts to elevate the cable a few inches off the flightline, allowing aircraft to hook it for assisted braking in the event of braking failure. The donuts wear out over time and must be replaced to ensure the cable is evenly elevated across the flightline, allowing aircraft to get assistance decelerating should they need it.
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