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  • 18th LRS conducts routine training

    U.S. Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to measure the weight and dimensions of objects during a routine training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2022. The training is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its mission in support of the U.S. alliance

  • 18th EMS ensures 961st AACS AWACS is mission ready

    U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron inspect the left wing in-board flap of an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during a routine 18th Wing readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 1, 2022. U.S. Airmen across the globe

  • F-35A’s conduct integrated air operations

    U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II's from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, in support of integrated air operations, Feb. 21, 2022. The F-35A’s deployment to Kadena Air Base signals the continuing effort to refine the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's warfighting

  • 33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

    The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. During the routine exercise, Kadena Airmen are conducting training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s

  • 18th LRS supports mission focused readiness exercise

    Team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron helped U.S. Air Force Airmen gather individual protective equipment and gave them a personnel deployment function brief during a mission focused readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. Similar routine training is conducted

  • ATC stay ready during routine exercise

    Air traffic controllers with the 18th Operations Support Squadron monitor the airspace and airfield during a two-week wing readiness exercise to ensure a safe and efficient flow of traffic in and out of Kadena, helping America’s airpower reach the farthest corners of the globe.

  • 18th Wing Capabilities Demo

    Wing readiness training is routinely conducted at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure U.S. Airmen's readiness to respond to a range of potential contingencies.

  • Fueling bilateral interoperability

    U.S. and Japanese Airmen routinely train together to enhance bilateral interoperability in support of the defense of Japan while securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

  • Readiness training kicks off at Kadena

    Kadena participates in a variety of routine training exercises throughout the year to maintain a consistent high standard of readiness and expertise.

  • 44th AMU maintains F-15 readiness

    The 44th Air Maintenance Unit maintains F-15C Eagles on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 17, 2022.The F-15C Eagle uses its high engine thrust and low weight ratio to maintain superior maneuverability in the air.

  • 909 ARS fuels interoperability with joint training

    In a joint training mission that included refueling U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lighting II aircraft assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack squadron 242, the 909th Air Refueling Squadron used the drogue-and-probe method of aerial refueling to practice real-life refueling capabilities.

  • Kadena's kids roll up their sleeves to fight COVID

    As part of the 18th Wing's campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19, pediatric doses are available to children on Kadena. The CDC recommends everyone 5 years and older receive the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and others from the virus, as widespread vaccination is a vital part of

  • CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

    Airmen assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan recently got the opportunity to engage with senior leaders and joined their peers from other Air Force units across U.S. Forces Japan, during a virtual all-call hosted by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ. Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force

  • 733rd AMS Airman saves local man from truck fire

    As he walked alongside his wife down familiar Yomitan streets to buy groceries, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Bodie, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron support NCO in charge, noticed something was wrong. Bodie had noticed sparks beginning to catch fire in the undercarriage of a truck driving by, plumes