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  • 909th fuels the Raptors

    The199th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptors conducted aerial refueling with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the East China Sea June 8, 2022. The 199th FS conducted agile combat employment operation in the Pacific to strengthen the readiness and interoperability needed to defend

  • 18th CPTS wins PACAF FMA of the year award

    Continually proving themselves to be hard chargers throughout the 2021 fiscal year; the 18th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis flight has been awarded the PACAF FMA of the year award in acknowledgement of their hard work.

  • U.S. Air Force, JASDF forces develop new skills with ACE

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Master Sgt. Kego Aiba learn several different procedures during an Agile Combat Employment course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2022. The ACE course is designed to train multi-capable Airmen to be able to complete tasks that are outside of

  • Sniffing out danger at Okuma

    Members of the 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog unit performed a simulated mission at Okuma Beach, Japan, May 6, 2022. The exercise at Okuma allowed the MWD handlers and their dogs to practice their search procedures in an unfamiliar environment, gauging the capabilities teams have

  • Day and Night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

    U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members conducted fast-rope training with the 33rd Rescue squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. This training started with controlled fast roping operations in a rappel tower,

  • Fighting Falcons flock Kadena

    F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 80th Fighter Squadron take off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The 8th Operations Group provides U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with continuous and unrivaled air, space and cyberspace capabilities to ensure regional stability and security.

  • 18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

    Members of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducted airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 10, 2022. Vital to the heartbeat of Kadena, the 18th AES’ mission is to provide support for medical operations in wartime, during contingencies, and

  • Joint forces train to fight at night

    Joint forces conducted a nighttime helicopter assault raid training mission in a central training area on Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2022. Integration of U.S. Army, Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy components increased interoperability and preparation for operations in the Indo-Pacific

  • Historical Military Working Dog Certification

    Shitetsu Hirata, 18th Security Forces Squadron civilian guard, and his military working dog, Hank, performed a bomb detection certification in front leadership at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 3, 2022. Hirata is the first CG to be fully certified as a MWD handler at Kadena Air Base, deepening the

  • Lt. Gen. Place visits 18th Med Group

    U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, Defense Health Agency director, spoke at an all-call and visited the 18th Medical Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May, 12, 2022. Place answered questions from the congregation and had a first-hand look at the advancements taking place at the 18th Medical Group.

  • Diving in with the Kadena FSS

    An 18th Force Support Squadron Venture dive charter boat transported scuba divers from the Kadena Marina out into the Pacific Ocean, April 22, 2022. The 18th FSS provides community wellness and resiliency activities, family and readiness support to the 22,000 military members, DoD civilians,

  • 909th ARS fuels Kadena’s Eagles

    U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron receive fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022. The 909th ARS plays a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, providing aerial refueling so Kadena