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  • An Airman tightens his M50 gas mask while putting on his Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during Ability to Survive and Operate training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2019. The equipment is donned in the event of a chemical, biological, radiologic or nuclear threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

    18th LRS conducts ATSO training

    The ATSO training tested Airmen with various emergency situations including chemical attacks, unexploded ordnance, and Self-Aid and Buddy Care.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Butler, 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief, checks the tail of an HH-60 Pave Hawk Sept. 19, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a hoist capable of lifting up to 600 pounds during personnel recovery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

    Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

    The 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, train, plan and execute every day to ensure they have what it takes to help when someone’s life is on the line.
  • Children from Okinawa and the Kadena Youth Center pose for a photo during Cultural Exchange Day Sept. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event enabled 49 children from Okinawa and the military community to play and interact with each other through a variety of both American and Japanese games and challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

    From Neighbors to Friends: Kadena Youth Center hosts culture exchange

    Children from Okinawa and the Kadena Youth Center pose for a photo during Cultural Exchange Day Sept. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event enabled 49 children from Okinawa and the military community to play and interact with each other through a variety of both American and Japanese games and challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
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    Airman Climbs to Resiliency

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, stretches before a climbing session Sep. 5, 2019, in Chibana, Japan. For Ortiz, climbing is not only a physical outlet to cope with everyday stressors, but also an exciting way to try things out of her comfort zone and meet new people. Janja Garnbret, Akiyo Noguchi, Shauna Coxey, and Miho Nonaka are female professional climbers who inspire Ortiz to keep training and join their elite climbing scale.
  • Students look at a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron during Air Force Immersion Day, Sept. 23, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the tour, students learned about the unit’s role in supporting Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron in personnel recovery, humanitarian aid, disaster relief and tactical combat casualty care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

    Kadena hosts tour for Okinawa students

    Air Force Immersion Day is a new community engagement program developed to teach local college and vocational students about Kadena’s mission and its role in supporting the U.S. and Japanese alliance. Eighteen students visited the base for a tour Sept. 23. The students started the day by meeting the 18th Mission Support Group commander, Col. Thang Doan, followed by a mission brief. The group then went on to learn about the Status of Forces Agreement and legal preceding’s from the 18th Wing Legal office.
  • An 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief prepares a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle for a mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2019.

    Kadena F-15s celebrate 40 years of air superiority

    Streaking across the sky at a neck-breaking 900 mph, United States Air Force F-15C Eagles have been training in the skies above and around Okinawa for 40 years. Both U.S. and Japanese F-15s are in the air daily keeping security interests safe from competition. The F-15C Eagle is among the most successful modern fighters, with over 100 victories and no losses in aerial combat.
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    KLI celebrates successful internship program

    After four weeks of internships across base, (number) Kadena Language Institute students, their family members, local community leaders and members of the 18th Wing enjoyed a farewell dinner together Sept. 6, 2019. The 2019 KLI internship program was a wonderful opportunity for these students to apply the lessons they have learned while at the same time experiencing American culture and interacting with members of KAB.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victor Luna-Pena, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron phase inspector, examines an F-15C Eagle during a phase inspection at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2019.

    Maintainers keep the Eagle ready to fly

    All aircraft periodically go through thorough inspections to ensure every part is in good working condition.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman Staff Sgt. Jeremy Devlin, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, loads an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an MJ-1C lift truck during initial certification training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2019. The 18th Maintenance Group provides training for more than 2,000 aircraft maintainers and munitions handlers. The group also provides maintenance support and facilities for all other forces assigned to or transiting to Kadena AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

    Initial certification training gains Airmen capabilities

    Initial certification training gains Airmen capabilities
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    Kadena Firefighters Commemorate Sept. 11

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a Sept. 11, commemoration ceremony at Fire Station 1 on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2019. The ceremony gave Kadena firefighters the opportunity to reflect upon the tragedy of lives lost and sacrifices made as a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the
  • A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle takes off for a mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2019.

    Maintaining the Eagle around the clock

    The 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintains numerous F-15s, allowing the 44th and 67th FSs to play a vital role in combat operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific for America and its allies.
  • Army-Air Force joint training enhances readiness, lethality.

    Welcome to the Jungle

    U.S. Army Green Berets from 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), invited Team Kadena Airmen to train with them at the U.S. Marine Corps Jungle Warfare Training Center (JWTC) at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, hugs his wife, Meghan Holloway, Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan.

    Team Kadena pauses operations to recharge, assist each other

    On Sept. 9th, the 18th Wing held its Resilience Tactical Pause focused on reinforcing a resilient culture, breaking down barriers to help-seeking and getting feedback from Airmen. The day began with a Commander’s Call led by Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, 18th Wing commander, with guest speaker, Chief Master Sgt. John Chacon, 18th Civil Engineer operations flight superintendent, followed by time spent with each Airman’s respective squadron.
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    BHOP helps address mental health related issues

    According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly half of people with a treatable behavioral health disorder do not seek help from behavioral health professionals. The KAB Behavioral Health Optimization Program seeks to bridge this gap by providing behavioral health care in a primary care setting.
  • 18th CONS donates 3,010 lbs of rice to local shelters

    18th CONS donates 3,010 lbs of rice to local shelters

    Members from the 18th Contracting Squadron donated 3,010 pounds of rice to local homeless shelters. “This amount of rice can feed nearly 90 people across three shelters for three months,” said Lt. Col. Drew Glass, 18th CONS commander.
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