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  • Special Tactics Airmen conduct nighttime rescue training

    Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing enhance night rescue operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, during mass casualty training scenarios Oct. 19-20, 2022. Special Tactics Airmen train to further their proficiency so that they remain fully capable to respond to any

  • I spy burning eyes

    Airmen assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron conduct an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray course.The obstacle course consisted of being sprayed, going through a series of various baton strikes against multiple attackers, and then finally disarming an individual and handcuffing them before rinsing off

  • USAF, JASDF conduct ACE bi-lateral training

    Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrate the procedure for airfield damage repair for members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. Bi-lateral training focused on Agile Combat Employment concepts strengthen

  • 18th Wing, 22nd ARW expand ACE capabilities

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – U.S. Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, aboard a KC-46A Pegasus visited Kadena Air Base to enhance Agile Combat Employment capabilities from Oct. 11-15, 2022.

  • Breathing easy with E&E

    Airmen from the 18th Component Squadron repair a gaseous oxygen cart at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2022. These carts are used to service aircraft by clearing contaminates out of the aircrafts systems, and supplying breathable oxygen for KC-135 Stratotanker crews.

  • 18 CES lights up the night

    Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron host a fire demonstration during Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2022. Fire Prevention week is held to spread fire safety knowledge and to educate the base about emergency service procedures.

  • Lock and load with the 733rd AMS

    U.S. Airmen from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron load freight cargo onto a C-5 Galaxy at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 13, 2022. The 733rd AMS handles inbound and outbound personnel and cargo for Kadena, including household goods, equipment, and Army & Air Force Exchange Service products.

  • 18th CES hosts fire muster challenge

    Airman 1st Class Aaron Smith, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, flips a tire at the fire muster challenge during National Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. Fire Prevention Week is held annually to raise awareness on fire prevention measures and emergency

  • Hydro goes with the flow

    18th Component Maintenance Squadron Airmen test components using a hydraulic test stand at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. 18 CMS routinely test hydraulic components, ensuring KAB aircraft are ready to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

  • Kadena Sports Day 2022

    Airmen compete in a variety of competitive events as part of the first-ever Kadena Sports Day Sept. 29, 2022, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event promoted physical fitness, camaraderie and cohesion between units through the friendly competitions.

  • B-52s support a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

    U.S. Air Force 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron conducted refueling operations with U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress bombers over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 30, 2022. Aerial refueling operations like this allow B-52s the capability to extend their reach and mission effectiveness in

  • Kadena Fire Station 1 hosts fire prevention week open house

    Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted an open house event at Fire Station 1 during Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. Fire prevention week is observed annually to raise awareness about fire safety.

  • 5th EACCS inactivates

    The 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron inactivated at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Prior to inactivation, the 5th EACCS flew the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, which provides theater ground and air commanders with ground surveillance to support

  • JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

    Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets came together with Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron and 909th Air Refueling Squadron as part of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The cadets gained a better understanding of the U.S. military, strengthening

  • F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

    Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadrons refueled F-35B Lightning IIs assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 during bilateral training over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 28, 2022. U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps aircrews routinely train together to enhance bilateral interoperability