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  • ‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxwell Seley, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, waits for an F-15 Eagle pilot to start an aircraft’s engine during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Maintenance Airmen keep aircraft running safely and effectively which

  • Celebrating 25 years and running

    The 25th annual Okinawa Marathon kicked off Feb. 19, 2017, and for the 25th year of its existence Kadena Air Base has been here to support.

  • Three nations provide AFE under one roof

    Aircrew flight equipment Airmen from three nations are working under the same roof, where they can learn customs from each other’s culture and compare techniques of one another’s craft.

  • Kadena aircraft in Guam for Cope North 17

    Aircraft and Airmen from Kadena's 67th Fighter Squadron, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron are participating in Cope North 2017, a trilateral exercise on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

  • A time to act

    Col. John Cotton was driving home Feb. 3 with his daughter when they noticed a local Okinawan national in need of help after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle.

  • Living his dream

    Ever since he was a kid, he wanted nothing more than to become a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force.

  • Raptors in the night

    A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 90th Fighter Squadron lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, while F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron taxi on the flightline Feb. 7, 2017. The F-22 Raptors stopped at Kadena AB before traveling on to Royal Australian Air Force Base, Tindal. As allies, the U.S.

  • Stronger than Cancer

    Spending Valentine’s Day in Oahu, Hawaii, probably sounds like a dream to many people. Beautiful beaches, warm sunshine, balmy breezes and world class sunsets all work together to make this one very romantic locale. However, my circumstances were neither convenient nor romantic. My husband and I

  • Enter the Green Dragon

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct a post-attack reconnaissance sweep during Exercise Green Dragon Feb. 9, 2017. The purpose of the PAR sweep is to check for any chemical contamination or unexploded ordnances after a simulated attack. Realistic training and exercises, such as

  • In it to win it

    A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxies on the flightline Feb. 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is a vital asset to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

  • Suit Up

    U.S. Air Force Airmen pick up Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during an exercise Feb. 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In the event of an actual chemical attack, Airmen must be able to quickly and efficiently acquire all essential MOPP gear and equipment in order to complete mission

  • HIMAR blasts off

    United States Marines from 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, from Camp Pendleton, California, are deployed to Camp Hansen, Okinawa, and trained with 17th Special Operations Squadron members by loading a high mobility artillery rocket system Jan. 23.The HIMAR system is a self-propelled artillery piece

  • Behind the scenes

    Skylie Carreno, Ryukyu Middle School student, tries on an oxygen mask onboard an E-3 Sentry Jan. 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Ryukyu Middle School students were invited to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron Squad to learn about their mission on Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • From Point A to B

    Every day government vehicles are used to get to and fro on Kadena. Airmen are constantly on the move – using these vehicles to transport flying aircraft, move munitions and maintain the infrastructure of the base.

  • Caring, community, corps

    Biomedical Science Corps members from the Kadena Air Base clinic participated in an all-call with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James H. Dienst, Director of education and training at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, through a virtual conference, Jan. 24, with other BSC members