320th STS takes on challenge, opens airport to fixed-wing traffic

PACAF units mobilize Japan Self Defense Forces, trucks, supplies to mainland

Kadena Airmen worked with a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska C-17 crew to transport members of the 15th Brigade, Japan Ground Self Defense Force and four of their trucks full of supplies to aid the earthquake and tsunami victims in mainland Japan.

Standing up at Sendai

RAAF, JGSDF, USAF unite for Japan relief

Kadena Airmen teamed up with members of the Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Ground Self Defense Force March 16, when an RAAF C-17 Globemaster III landed on Kadena's flight line.The Aircraft came to Kadena to load supplies and a team from the JGSDF and then transport them to mainland Japan in

U.S., Japan combine forces for disaster relief

USO Service Salute postponed

Due to the recent unfortunate events in Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami, the USO rescheduled the USO Service Salute for May 5. "We hope that this schedule change helps to support our attendees to dedicate more attention to helping the relief efforts near Sendai," said Ms.Robin

Airmen perform search and rescue operations in Northern Japan

Kadena Airmen restore power at Misawa after devastating earthquake

BATCATS deploy additional humanitarian support

An additional 15 Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group have departed here March 14 with support equipment and relief supplies on a MC-130H Combat Talon II to support humanitarian relief operations being staged out of Yokota Air Base. The Airmen are highly-trained medical, communication and

Flightline Airmen ensure mission readiness

The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain superiority in aerial combat. However, without the hard work of Airmen on the ground, the pilots wouldn't be able to fly. Lance Cpl. Tia Nagle explains some of the the training these Airmen perform to ensure mission

Kadena kids explore the universe via Space Camp

Children on Kadena Air Base recently discovered stars, planets and the Milky Way. Lance Cpl. Tia Nagle takes us to Space Camp, where kids had the chance to take their first "small step."

Airmen, Marines carry out survey mission in mainland Japan

33rd RQS head to mainland for search and rescue

Kadena AB helps sister base

Civil engineers from Kadena Air Base arrived at Misawa Air Base to help restore commercial power on the base that was taken out by the earthquake on Friday. Tech Sergeant Mike Tateishi was on the scene as civil engineers prepared to deploy on Saturday.

Okinawa Airmen deploy to support relief in mainland Japan

Airmen from Kadena are mobilizing to support disaster relief operations following Friday's earthquake and tsunami on mainland Japan."We are here to stand beside our Japanese allies following this tragic event," said Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander. "We are working with U.S. Forces Japan