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  • Participants of the Fire Station 1 Open House interact with firefighters and the equipment they use Oct. 6, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The open house was hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron to raise awareness about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

    2018 Fire Prevention Week

    Participants of the Fire Station 1 Open House interact with firefighters and the equipment they use Oct. 6, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The open house was hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron to raise awareness about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
  • Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, observes the flight line from an air traffic control tower Oct. 16, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Martinez visited Kadena Air Base with Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, USFJ and 5th Air Force command chief, to observe the mission and engage the Airmen, spouses, and families of Team Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

    USFJ, 5th AF CC visits Kadena Air Base

    Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan, and 5th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, USFJ and 5th AF command chief, visited here to observe the 18th Wing mission and engage the Airmen, spouses and families of Team Kadena Oct. 16, 2018.
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    USFJ Commander presents medals to JASDF rescue crew

    U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez visited Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15th, to recognize members of the Naha Air Rescue Squadron, Southwestern Air Defense Force, for their heroic actions.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Nollie carries U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jesse Pedrero, both Okinawa Joint Experience Green Team students, during the Okinawa Joint Fitness Challenge Sept. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Service members from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps were equally broken up into four classes to provide a joint learning environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

    Kadena hosts joint training to boost INDOPACOM interoperability

    Select U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen stationed across Okinawa attended classes at the Erwin Professional Military Education Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan, for the Okinawa Joint Experience from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27. The OJE was designed to give service members an opportunity to come together and learn in a joint environment. Students were split into four classes, each with a mix of 12 service members from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.

  • Scanning the sky, so we can fly

    From clear calm skies and beach weather to violent typhoons, the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight provides accurate weather forecasts to the units on Kadena. Accurate weather forecasting helps the DoD personnel on the base conduct smooth operations, along with the safe planning of outdoor activities on their off-time.
  • Ask Care Escort Poster for suicide prevention month.

    Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility

    Every attempt of suicide or death by suicide affects countless loved ones, coworkers, and friends who are impacted by the long lasting consequences. One suicide is one suicide too many. Whether you are a family member, a contractor, the newest trainee or the most senior individual in your unit, everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Campbell, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services contingency instructor, left, adjusts his position while rappelling during a training session Sept. 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters from Kadena AB, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Naval Base White Beach, Camp Kinser and Torii Station came together to train on rappelling techniques.

    They’ll be coming down the building when they come

    Something about heights makes many people a little nervous. For some, the fear of the fall causes the butterflies to flutter; for others, the thought of the sudden stop at the end creates a fair amount of anxiety. For firefighters, though, how far away the ground is doesn’t matter so long as they can help the person that needs them.
  • Operation That's My Dress

    That's my dress!

    Military ball season gives a chance for active duty members and spouses to dress up and show pride in their respective branch of service. Whether you’re Air Force and only have one per year, or the Marine Corps and have multiple, each chance to get in your dress uniform celebrates a proud part of one’s heritage. For the first time overseas, on Sept. 18, 2018, USO Okinawa was able to bring this event to the island at the Kadena Rocker Enlisted Club.
  • Suicide prevention

    Don’t be Afraid to Act

    Asking questions can feel awkward but, if asking two simple questions could help save a person’s life, would you do it? Suicide is complex and cannot be defined by one single cause; however, knowing the warning signs and asking the right questions could help those in your life who are struggling. Pay attention to changes in conversation, behavior, and mood as there are associated warning signs that could increase the chance that an individual may try to take their own life.
  • Vehicle MX

    The wheels on the GOV go round and round

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, performs scheduled maintenance on a government operated vehicle Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. From ambulances to buses, and everything in between, the technicians from 18th LRS vehicle management flight keep the wheels moving
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristen Wright, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron south-side parts store technician, leads training for members of the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron from Duke Field, Fla., Sept. 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen train consistently to ensure all members are educated and ready to perform their missions.

    Making sure you get what you need

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristen Wright, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron south-side parts store technician, leads training for members of the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron from Duke Field, Fla., Sept. 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen train consistently to ensure all members are educated and ready to
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cheyenne Wright, 18th Medical Group pharmacy technician, and Capt. Allen Houser, 18th MDG pharmacy operations officer-in-charge, check and fill prescriptions Sept. 10, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Technicians ensure patients receive the appropriate number of the correct tablets as determined by their medical providers.

    Everything but a spoonful of sugar

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cheyenne Wright, 18th Medical Group pharmacy technician, and Capt. Allen Houser, 18th MDG pharmacy operations officer-in-charge, check and fill prescriptions Sept. 10, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Technicians ensure patients receive the appropriate number of the correct tablets as determined by their medical
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, takes a moment to reflect after climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

    Kadena Firefighters host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, takes a moment to reflect after climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the sacrifices 417 first responders made during the

  • Your action could save a life

    What could you do in just 12 minutes? If you think about it, it’s not that much time – You could finish a chapter of your favorite book, maybe watch a good video on Youtube, or complete a match in Fortnite but, most importantly, you could save a life. In 2016 the CDC released that suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death in Americans aged 10-34.
  • Aircraft don’t run on hopes and dreams, they run on Jet Fuel

    Aircraft don’t run on hopes and dreams

    Anyone who has a car understands the importance of having a full tank of clean, reliable gas. For Kadena Air Base, an organization responsible for defending nations and providing worldwide humanitarian relief, the same rules apply. That's where unit's like the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuels distribution flight comes in.
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