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  • Pilot brothers reunite in the Pacific

    After following in their father's footsteps by commissioning as pilots in the U.S. Air Force, two brothers find the physical distance between them growing as their piloting careers take off, until a training exercise landed them together again. Brothers U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Guss, 128th

  • 18th CES beats the summer heat

    18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters extinguish a live fire from a simulated fighter jet during emergency response training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2022. Routine emergency response training ensures that the 18th CES Fire and Emergency Services flight maintains mission readiness as

  • Behind the FEML orders: The Airmen boosting morale

    A small team of 718th Force Support Squadron, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 18th Comptroller Squadron Airmen are facilitating the Funded Environmental and Morale Leave program, working behind the scenes to help raise morale and get Airmen and their families to where they want to go.

  • Team Kadena fuels the fight

    Members of the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently worked together to perform aerial refueling of F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 and perform hot-pit refueling of a KC-135 assigned to the

  • 67th AMU maintains the fight

    The 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit ensure Kadena's FF-15C Eagles are properly maintained and safe to conduct operations. The 67th AMU works diligently to help deliver decisive airpower ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

  • 961st AACS: Our eyes in the sky

    With the ongoing missions taking place, the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron supports our allied forces with eyes in the sky using the Boeing E-3 Sentry, otherwise known as an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS.

  • Visiting aircraft enhance readiness at Kadena

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked alongside Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base's Agile Combat Employment office to hot pit refuel a KC-46 Pegasus at Kadena Air Base, enhancing mission readiness.

  • Minimal ground time, maximum refueling

    Kadena Air Base Airmen performed hot-pit refueling operations on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, June 28, 2022. Hot-pit refueling allows the aircraft to keep its engines running while receiving fuel, which minimizes ground time and ensures the mission will continue with

  • 33rd RQS lands at sea

    The 33rd Rescue Squadron conducted training operations with a US Navy Vessel, June 17, 2022. This training enhanced the SMAs and pilots ability to land on naval vessels in case rescue operations occur at sea.

  • A reason to smile: 18th DS keeps PACAF mission ready

    18th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technicians fabricate partial dentures and crowns for patients at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2022. The 18th DS dental laboratory services 44 installations within the Indo-Pacific Command, ensuring mission readiness for service members assigned to

  • Fly like an Eagle

    44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles refuel with a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific. Kadena's Airmen conduct operations in the Pacific region to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

  • An Eagle's View of In-Air Refueling

    Team Kadena is committed to providing world class support to enable a range of U.S. operations and exercises to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships, as well as U.S. forces’ readiness to respond when called upon.

  • How Kadena keeps its Eagles flying

    Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-15 Eagle for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 14, 2022. Airmen from the 44th AMU, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 67th AMU worked in unison to complete hot-pit refueling for several F-15s, ensuring Kadena’s