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  • Q.A. for a Day – a safer, better Air Force

    Many programs exist for interoperability between the different units on Kadena Air Base, but QA for a Day lets maintainers from the 18th Maintenance Group get insight on what quality assurance evaluators look for when they're evaluating maintainers.

  • SERE teach Combat Survival Training

    U.S. Air Force survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists with the 18th Operational Support Squadron, train and instruct aircrew members during a combat survival training course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 18, 2021. CST is a SERE taught course that prepares aircrew members for the

  • Kadena administers Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

    The 18th Medical Group began administering the Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible personnel on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Vaccines for COVID-19 are only available after they’re demonstrated to be safe and effective in large phase-three clinical trials, have been authorized by

  • The AFRC offers a helping hand

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center staff at Kadena Air Base continue to support U.S. service members and their families during the pandemic.

  • 18 MXG promotes spirituality through Nest Program

    The 18th Maintenance Group is ensuring their most valuable asset – the Airmen – are spiritually resilient by implementing the Nest Program. The Nest Program is designed to help Airmen spiritually discover their innate purpose and meaning through recurring events that aim to build intrinsically

  • Joint training fuels Air Force, Marine synergy

    U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Thom Saintelus, a fuels distribution operator from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight, operates an R-11 fuel truck during joint training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2021. The fuel truck, which can hold up to 6,000 gallons of fuel,

  • 18th Wing CPI events lead maintainers to groundbreaking results

    Air Force readiness can be defined in terms of how efficiently the military can generate air combat capabilities along with steadfast personnel to execute military operations anywhere in the world with speed, force, and precision. The 18th Maintenance Group is a prime example of excellence in

  • トモダチ作戦：ゆるぎない友情の10年

    嘉手納基地―10年前の2011年3月11日、マグ二チュード9.0の地震に続き33フィートの巨大な津波が日本の本州沿岸を襲いました。　災害を受け日本政府は米国に支援を要請し、嘉手納基地は対応のためすぐに準備を整えました。地震と津波の発生後まもなく、福島第一原子力発電所で放射性物質を伴う爆発が起こりました。一連の出来事で、15,000人以上が死亡し、数千人が負傷または行方不明となりました。これによって被害を受けた日本人と在日米軍基地を支援する日本と米国の合同人道支援活動「トモダチ作戦」が始まりました。

  • Operation Tomodachi: 10-year anniversary of unshakable friendship

    Ten years ago on March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, followed by a massive 33-foot tsunami, decimated the coast of Honshu, Japan. In the aftermath, the Government of Japan reached out to the United States for assistance and Team Kadena was ready to respond.Shortly after the earthquake and

  • 18th CS maintains smooth communications

    The Radio Frequency Transmission Systems work center personnel consistently practices setting up Very Small Aperture Terminal satellites to ensure they’re functioning properly. They perform any kind of troubleshooting necessary to get the VSATs in working order.

  • 18th Wing MCA course teaches spall repair

    The MCA course supports the Agile Combat Employment concept and teaches Airmen skills outside of their normal job duties, such as purchasing goods overseas as a paying agent, setting up a communications flyaway kit and repairing spalls. Having a force of Multi-Capable Airmen allows for more

  • 18th EMS technician hones welding skills

    Practicing welding techniques during downtime is key for Metals Tech Airmen to perfect their skills. Aircraft Metals Technology members are responsible for repairing and creating essential aircraft parts.

  • CMS takes on ACE

    Innovation and resourcefulness are key in making sure air power is ready to be delivered anytime, anywhere. The 18th Component Maintenance Squadron at Kadena Air Base is taking steps to incorporate both in their daily routines. The 18th CMS is responsible for the installation's propulsions shop,

  • One year later, 18th Wing remains vigilant against COVID-19

    At the start of the pandemic, people around the world were left with questions about how to best protect themselves and their families against COVID-19. U.S. service members stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, were no exception. Japan reported its first case of COVID-19 on Jan. 15, 2020, and as the

  • Multi-Capable Airmen course innovates airpower capabilities

    Thirty-two Kadena Airmen participated in the 18th Wing’s first Multi-Capable Airmen training course supporting the Agile Combat Employment concept at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22-26, 2021. This innovative course enables Airmen to perform duties outside their Air Force specialty code, allowing for