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  • U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base, Japan, during the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, 2020. WestPac Rumrunner enables units and assets currently stationed or on Temporary Duty in the Western Pacific area of responsibility to train together without the typical demands of a TDY. The exercise incorporated over 45 aircraft from across the services including the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)

    Exercise WestPac Rumrunner

  • The new Habu Fitness Center officially opened today, Oct. 22, 2020, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ceremony celebrated the opening of the new fitness center at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

    Kadena opens new Fitness Center

  • The Role of Routine On Mental Health

    Routines anchor a person. During chaotic days or PCS moves, eating dinner at the same time, having the normal Friday night date night, doing dishes to avoid dirty dishes in the sink, or making a bed can bring the sense of “normal” when nothing else is normal. Structure provides the knots in the rope to break the fall.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Taylor, 44th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, is welcomed back from a deployment by his family Oct. 3, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Airmen conducted more than 1,000 sorties and 5,300 combat hours, which drove 13 phase inspections in six months. They’ll now share the skills they learned in combat with Team Kadena, joint partners and allies to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

    Kadena fighters, maintainers return from CENTCOM deployment

    Members of the 44th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 44th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit recently returned to KAB from a U.S. Central Command deployment at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Space professionals stand proudly.

    USSF stands up first-ever Okinawa unit

    The rainy Okinawa typhoon season paused for a brief moment on a warm afternoon allowing members of the 16th Space Control Squadron, 16th Expeditionary Space Flight-Alpha, the opportunity to transfer from the United States Air Force into the United States Space Force. The new USSF members are the latest from both the officer and enlisted ranks to raise their right hands and officially transfer. These members are the first USSF members on Okinawa and represent a small portion of the more than 2,400 Air Force personnel selected for transfer.
  • U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, 18th Wing commander, proclaimed the week of Oct. 4 - 10 as Fire Prevention Week.

    Kadena kicks off Fire Safety Week with fire proclamation signing

    Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, 18th Wing commander, proclaimed the week of Oct. 4 - 10 as Fire Prevention Week.
  • An F-15C Eagle departs for a training mission Sept. 14, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Team Kadena pilots train every day to ensure readiness and mission effectiveness to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.

    Team Kadena continues to fly

    Aircraft from various units assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan launch for training missions. Team Kadena’s flexible multilateral operations capability enables combined, large force employment by U.S. and allied air units from anywhere in the world.
  • Airmen of the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight work behind the scenes to ensure their inventory of equipment is ready for use on the flight line for maintenance operations and sortie support.

    AGE Airmen work behind the scenes

    Airmen of the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment flight work behind the scenes to ensure their inventory of equipment is ready for use on the flight line for maintenance operations and sortie support.
  • Airman counts munitions.

    MUNS performs 100 percent inventory inspection

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Johnson, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, performs a munitions count inspection Sept. 10, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th MUNS inspectors support overall maintenance for the base’s munitions stockpile by inspecting explosives and ensuring safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin
  • U.S. Air Force 18th Wing leaders salute the arrival of Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, Sept. 9, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Lt. Gen Schneider visited Team Kadena in order to discuss topics such as mission readiness and counter-COVID operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

    5th Air Force, USFJ commander visits Team Kadena

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner, USFJ senior enlisted leader, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan. The visit enabled leaders to address mission readiness, counter-COVID operations, and to give recognition to distinguished Airmen across the Wing.
  • Joint Air Force and Marine Corps FARP training.

    Air Force, Marines perform joint FARP training

    A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron descends slowly toward a landing zone Aug. 27, 2020, at Torri Station, Japan. Servicemembers from both the Marines and Air Force performed a joint forward area refueling point training event with a goal of exchanging tactics, training and procedures with each other. This type of
  • Airmen fix a thing.

    18th CES maintains equipment

    Airman 1st Class Jeffery Haws, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, and Staff Sgt. Steven Blakeley, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, perform an attachment swap on a compact track loader Aug. 20, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES maintains the necessary
  • Air Force diversity discussion.

    Team Kadena paticipates in diversity discussion

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel L. Carey, 18th Wing commander, speaks to members of Team Kadena during a diversity discussion Sept. 2, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the discussion, civilian attire was authorized and rank was removed from uniforms to allow for an open dialogue regardless of position or title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff
  • U.S. Navy Capt. Jenny Burkett, Navy Hospital Okinawa interim executive officer, shares her experience during the Women's Leadership Panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2020. The program acknowledged and raised awareness of the long strides the US has taken to afford women the same allowances as men. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

    Team kadena celebrates women's equality month

    The Female Senior Leader Panel is an event to celebrate Women’s Equality Day and highlight these amazing leaders in our community, from the different services, military and civilians. These ladies will share their experiences as a female in the workforce and inspire others. The program is to acknowledge and raise awareness of the long strides the US has taken to afford women the same allowances as men.
  • .S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct an engine test on an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces.

    353rd SOAMXS maintainers test MC-130J engines

    Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conclude an engine test on an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces.
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