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  • HALOs of the sun

    Pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in a mass casualty exercise as part of Exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa.

  • Kadena’s Steel Eagles

    A U.S. Air Force F-15 from the 67th Fighter Squadron Eagle takes off Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Maintaining the fleet

    U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Melvin Faust, Golden Swordsman Patrol Squadron (VP-47) aviation machinist’s mate, guides a propeller onto the turbine on a P-3 Orion Nov. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. VP-47 is currently deployed to Kadena Air Base in support of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. (U.S.

  • Stronger together

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The U.S.-Japan relationship is vital for smooth operations during exercises such as Keen Sword. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Keen Sword 17

    U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Rescue Squadrons participated in Exercise Keen Sword 17, which started Oct. 30. Keen Sword is the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the U.S. military and the Japan Self-Defense Force and involves U.S. forces and the JSDF from all

  • Building relationships

    The Society of American Military Engineers, Japan Post held a symposium at the Aeon Mall Nov. 7-8.

  • AFSOC commander visits the 353rd SOG

    Command leadership flew half-way around the globe this week to see how Pacific-based Air Commandos provide specialized aviation for our nation’s no-fail mission.As a part of their first tour to the Pacific since taking command, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command,

  • On the backs of Heroes

    For most military members, every day is a day taken to respect those who served before; Nov. 11 puts the idea on the floor at a national level, but it wasn’t always this way for all veterans. 1919 marked the celebration of the first Armistice Day, a celebration of World War I; 19 years later,

  • U.S., Japan focus on HAAR during Keen Sword 17

    HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron, 943rd Rescue Group and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, fly in formation behind an MC-130J from the 17th Special Operations Squadron during exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The U.S.-Japan mutual security treaty is a symbol of the

  • Brave together

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein delivers the athlete’s oath during the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The athlete's oath signifies the dedication of each individual athlete participating in the event and begins the KSO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior

  • The listening tour

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited Kadena’s Airmen Nov. 4 and 5.

  • 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

    Imagine the shell of a classic car. Each door is taken off and every part of the interior removed. Each part of the vehicle endures cataloging and inspection before the vehicle comes back together restored. Just like that classic car, every time an HH-60G Pavehawk reaches 600 flight hours at Kadena

  • ‘Brave Buddies’ share Game Day

    Thunderous applause filled the air when hundreds of volunteers and spectators formed a human pathway to greet and cheer on arriving athletes for the 17th annual Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5 at the Risner Fitness Center Sports Complex.

  • KSO 2016 badminton, soccer skills, Frisbee toss

    A Kadena Special Olympic athlete celebrates with his athlete buddy after scoring a goal during the soccer skills challenge Nov. 5, 2016 during the Kadena Special Olympics, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The goal of the Kadena Special Olympics is to break down barriers and create an environment of