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  • Team Kadena hosts 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk

    The 18th Wing recently hosted the 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2023. The mental health awareness walk was started by the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron last year after a squadron member committed suicide. The goal of the event was to bring in mental

  • USMC, USAF hot-pit during Katana Strike

    U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Seth Anderson, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 power line plane captain, oversees an F-35B Lightning II conduct hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 2, 2023. Joint training gives service members the opportunity to build trust and solve complex tactical problems

  • 909th AMU crew chiefs keep Stratotankers in business

    In service for over 40 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker provides long-range aerial refueling support for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied aircraft, and has the capacity to offload 6,500 pounds of fuel per minute. The 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit provides combat ready air refueling

  • 909th ARS refuels KFT

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II and U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Korea Flight Training Apr. 21, 2023. KFT is a regularly scheduled training event designed to enhance the combat readiness of U.S.

  • 18th Wing commander conducts CSAR training

    A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for the mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters, as well as the rescue of civilian personnel, U.S. and allied military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st

  • America Fest 2023 returns to Kadena

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Kadena Air Base opened its doors to the Okinawan community for the first America Fest in nearly a decade, April 22-23, 2023.

  • Suicide survivor shares story of resilience with Airmen

    Kevin Hines, a motivational speaker and suicide attempt survivor, talks with Airmen and civilians at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2023. Hines explained that everyone has struggles and encouraged Airmen to leverage their support groups and outlets to find help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman

  • Additional Strike Eagles arrive to aid Kadena Eagle phased return

    U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 391st Fighter Squadron out of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on April 22, 2023, to ensure continuous fighter presence through the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles to the U.S.

  • Bringing families together forever

    Holding back tears, she gently laid down her daughter’s trinkets in the grass. The small, beloved items that once graced her daughter’s room were joined by a bouquet of flowers at the foot of her child’s memorial.Georganne Purcell, surviving mother of Airman 1st Class Shannon Purcell, visited the

  • Kadena Eagle Sunset: Piano Burn

    Japan Air Self Defense Force pilots and U.S. Air Force pilots from the 18th Wing watch a piano burn during the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2023. The piano was burned to honor the history and service of the F-15C and D models as they return to the U.S. for

  • Kadena Rescue Airmen Celebrate Month of the Military Child

    Students from Bob Hope Elementary School gather around an HH-60G Pavehawk rescue helicopter during a Month of the Military Child event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2023. In addition to the typical stressors of being a kid, military children face unique challenges, including separation during

  • Kadena Hosts PACAF and Japanese Air Force leaders

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, middle, speaks with leaders from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force about joint operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2023. Cooperation among Allies and partners is critical in deterring aggression and enhancing interoperability

  • Jolly Greens train to deliver combat search and rescue capabilities

    A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk rescue helicopter from to the 33rd Rescue Squadron returns to Kadena Air Base, Japan following the safe completion of a training mission April 12, 2023. Through vigorous training, Kadena Airmen ensure they are always ready to project decisive airpower to ensure

  • AFFSA optimizes Digital Airport Surveillance Radar at 18 OSS

    A specialized engineering team from the headquarters of the Air Force Flight Standards Agency arrived at Kadena Air Base to help optimize the on-base Airport Surveillance Radar and train Airmen from the 18th Operations Support Squadron, March 21 - April 16, 2023.