F-35s, E-3 patrol the skies

The 117th Air Refueling Squadron provided fuel to F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron and an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron while conducting routine training over the Pacific Ocean. Pacific Air Forces utilize various aircraft to maintain a

Special delivery: 18th MUNS sustain deterrence

U.S. Airmen from the 18th Munitions Squadron loaded and transported Tactical Air-munitions Rapid Response Packages at night during a routine exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Readiness exercises are an essential part of ensuring U.S. Airmen are prepared to respond to any potential

Kadena Airmen hone skills to defend allies, ensure free and open Indo-Pacific

Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing recently transitioned into a routine, mission-focused, training exercise aimed at sharpening skills needed to provide the United States, her allies and the Indo-Pacific region with high-end readiness capabilities. The two-week exercise is designed to simulate

Fightin' Fifth Commander, Command Chief recognize Kadena Airmen

67th AMU arm Kadena's Eagles

Weapons load crew members from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit download munitions from an F-15C Eagle during a mission-focused training exercise.

18th LRS, 909th AMU keep KC-135 mission ready

18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operators prepare a fuels truck to refuel a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during routine 18th Wing readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2022. The training is designed to evaluate Kadena’s ability to fulfill its

18th MUNS exercise TARRP abilities

The 18th Munitions Squadron demonstrates Tactical Air-munitions Rapid Response Package capabilities during a routine wing readiness exercise.

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

67th AMU maintains excellence during exercise

At Kadena, the U.S. Air Force’s largest overseas combat wing, the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit plays a vital role in guaranteeing the mission is a success.

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.