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  • 909th ARS refuel B-1B Lancers over Pacific

    Aircrew assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, refueled U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 10, 2023. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command routinely and visibly

  • 5th AF DCOM visits Okinawa

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Emmanuel Brown, right, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130 craftsman crew chief, briefs Brig. Gen. Jesse Friedel, left, Fifth Air Force deputy commander, on their medical evacuation capabilities at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The U.S. Air

  • 1st SOS conducts the Flight of the Flock

    Loadmasters and pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron participate in the Flight of the Flock off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 5, 2023. The 1st SOS is on-call to conduct specialized mobility operations including infiltration, exfiltration and resupply for allied forces in

  • 909th ARS, 525th FS partake in IRON SHADOW

    A U.S. Air KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron refueled F-22A Raptors assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron over the Republic of Korea, on their way to participate in IRON SHADOW, Dec. 20, 2022. IRON SHADOW is a bilateral training event with Republic of Korea's 38th

  • PACAF Airmen hone ACE

    A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Airmen exercised their Agile Combat Employment skills to hone global reach and readiness capabilities in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.

  • Kadena goes full send

    Military postal service Airmen from the 718th Force Support Squadron process incoming and outgoing mail at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2022. Kadena is home to the largest post office in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, servicing military members and dependents across Okinawa.

  • Raptors at the ready

    Airmen from the 525th Fighter Squadron and 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepared F-22A Raptors at Kadena Air Base, Japan, to participate in the bilateral training event Iron Shadow Dec. 16, 2022. Kadena's strategic position makes it a vital staging location for forces to deter regional

  • USAF, JASDF F-15 Eagles secure Pacific

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron completed a KC-135 Stratotanker mission refueling U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 14, 2022. U.S. and Japanese Airmen routinely train together to enhance bilateral

  • 18th SFS, 1st SFG conduct active shooter training exercise

    Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), apprehend a simulated active shooter during an active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. During the exercise, joint forces were able to increase efficiency with their communication skills, weapons

  • 18 SFS conducts OC spray training

    Defenders assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron execute oleoresin capsicum spray training at Kadena Air base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. Security Forces Airmen are exposed to OC spray prior to being certified to carry it so they are aware of its effects on the suspects and themselves.

  • Kadena AB concludes readiness exercise

    Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing recently concluded a routine operational readiness exercise designed to sharpen skills needed to ensure security and stability of the lndo-Pacific in any contested environment. The week-long exercise extensively tested the wing’s ability to rapidly respond to a

  • 31st RQS Airmen receive award for saving local

    Members from the 31st Rescue Squadron received a certificate of appreciation from members of the Kadena Town Nirai Fire Dept. for saving a local man's life at the KTNFD, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022.

  • 33 RQS conducts Large Force Exercise

    The 33rd Rescue Squadron and 31st RQS performed water rescue operations over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies.

  • 909th ARS refuels Eagles, Raptors

    The 909th Air Refueling Squadron coordinated with F-15C Eagles and F-22A Raptors to perform aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 30, 2022. Kadena's ability to rapidly deploy a variety of aircraft demonstrates its commitment to the safety and security of the Indo-Pacific region.