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  • Triage at 30,000 feet

    Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron go over their electronic flight books onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during an exercise May 8th, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th AES maintains a forward operating presence and supports medical contingencies in a free-and-open

  • Young Tigers Fuel Wolf Pack

    Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fly during a training exercise June 18, 2019. The 8th FW provides worldwide deployable forces with a sustained forward presence focused on maintaining a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Typhoon Forecasters

    Rivalry remains a healthy cornerstone of the U.S. armed forces, but when push comes to shove, Airmen, Marines, Soldiers and Sailors put differences aside to unlock their potential. Such is the case during natural disasters, where joint weather teams band together, ensuring the safety of those in

  • Missouri Airmen conduct annual field training at KAB

    The 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Missouri, conducted aerial port freight operations training in conjunction with the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, at Kadena Air Base, Japan June 12, 2019.

  • Crew Chief of the Year

    Crew chiefs direct aircraft maintenance crews and ensure that all inspections and maintenance procedures are performed correctly and safely.

  • NICU Transportation Course

    U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mackenzie Antley, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse assigned to the 18th Medical Operations Squadron, discusses vital signs during a NICU transportation course June 5, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The NICU transportation course goes over the roles and responsibilities

  • Heavy Metal

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Decker, south aerospace ground equipment section chief assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates how to use the hydraulic test stand during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force May 23, 2019, on Kadena Air Base,

  • Okinawa Snake Safety 101

    A Taiwanese Habu Snake, or Protobothrops Mucrosquamatus, watches onlookers from the corner of a terrarium at the Entomology Pest Management Section, June 5, 2019, At Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Taiwanese Habu snake is an invasive species that is not only harmful to the ecosystem, but also venomous

  • Crew Chief Ceremony

    Airmen from the 44th and 67th fighter squadron recite the dedicated crew chief’s creed. Along with the responsibility of being assigned to a specific aircraft comes the time-honored tradition of painting the dedicated crew chief’s name on the side of the aircraft.

  • Kadena Eagles Fly High

    The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield.

  • ISO dock provides Kadena’s air mission

    Maintainers from the 18th Maintenance Group inspect a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2019. During the inspections, aircraft maintainers look for and repair problems in every system, from nose to tail and wing-tip to wing-tip.

  • Japanese, U.S. Teachers Boost Bilateral Future

    Team Kadena middle school staff shared activity-driven English lessons to Okinawa elementary teachers in support of the Foreign Language Initiative at the Ryukyu Middle School (RMS) May 24, 2019.Dr. Tracy Rice, regional English Language Coordinator, developed the “We Can!” training program in