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  • Exercise Noble Fusion 2022

    U.S. Airmen from the 44th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 909th Air Refueling Squadron supported Exercise Noble Fusion at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2022. Noble Fusion demonstrates that Navy and Marine Corps forward-deployed stand-in naval expeditionary forces can rapidly

  • Influencing smarter choices: Kadena educates on impaired driving

    As a part of a proactive effort to raise awareness and prevent impaired driving, shoppers outside the Base Exchange had the chance to attempt completing a sobriety test while wearing vision impairment goggles to experience what their performance could be at varying levels of blood alcohol

  • U.S Forces Conduct Joint Airborne Readiness Training

    U.S. Forces conducted joint airborne readiness training by the name of Operation Gryphon Jet. This operation allows for better efficiency and joint training between multiple units. Backside support and airlift requirements for multiple units can be burdensome, so combining these efforts creates a

  • F-15s kick off Cope North 2022

    Throughout Cope North 22, F-15 pilots will utilize Agile Combat Employment, an operating concept that is the Pacific Air Force’s model to project combat power via a network of distributed operating locations throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

  • 18th OMRS boosts Kadena's health, immunity

    In an effort to keep the 18th Wing and the local community safe, technicians at the Immunization Clinic provided both series and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to active-duty military members and local contractors.

  • 909th ARS refuels fighters in the PACIFIC WEASEL exercise

    The 909th Air Refueling Squadron supported Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 21, 2022. The goal of PAC WEASEL is to enhance the defensive capabilities of U.S. Forces Japan and Japanese allies. The 909th ARS refueled fighter jets, supporting the U.S.’s commitment to defending a free

  • 67th FS, 67th AMU prepares F-15s for Southern Beach

    A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes flight during Exercise Southern Beach at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2022. This exercise helps strengthen relationships between domestic and foreign forces, ensuring an effective and lethal response to future high-end missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • From swab to call: COVID-19 testing

    The 18th Medical Group conducts COVID-19 testing for personnel who are traveling, leaving Restriction of Movement orders, showing COVID-19 symptoms and close contacts. The 18th MDG moved all COVID-19 testing to Stearley Heights Elementary Jan. 18, 2022.

  • 1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

    Seven 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft conducted “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan Jan. 6, 2022. “Flight of the Flock” is a rare training opportunity designed to challenge the pilots and aircrew on conducting operations as efficiently as possible.

  • 18th MUNS Clears Shrines for Okinawan Residents

    U.S. Airmen from 18th Munitions Squadron cleared paths to and cleaned up shrubbery in front of shrines at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. Members of the Okinawan community usually would clear the paths and shrines themselves but due to COVID-19 haven't been able to. The Airmen who tackled

  • 909th ARS Support Operation Iron Dagger

    A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker refueled U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 354th Air Expeditionary Wing over the Pacific Ocean in support of Operation Iron Dagger at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2021. During Iron Dagger, the