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  • U.S. Joint force continues to improve integration and investments at Kadena

    The 18th Wing, in partnership with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) continues to modernize key installation and airfield infrastructure towards improving force readiness and joint interoperability at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 

  • Fighting Falcons and Rocketeers rotate to Kadena

    The F-35A’s from the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska, and F-15Es from the 336th EFS, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina will be integrating with 18th Wing Operations and Maintenance groups along with U.S. allies across the Pacific.

  • Burning Questions with 18th MUNS

    Airman development days occur quarterly at the 18th MUNS, where leaders provide time to the junior enlisted for mentorship and downtime. For this specific event, Airmen participated in a hot wings challenge with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, and Chief

  • 18th CES showcases CBRN ops to mission partners

    Emergency management specialists assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron showcased their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense capabilities to Japanese Self-Defense Force members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2025. The Capability Response Exercise gave 24 JASDF

  • Road to America Fest 2025

    Kadena Air Base is opening its gates to the Okinawan community for America Fest, March 22-23, 2025, for the third year in a row. The event will be open from 1100 to 1900 both days.

  • 18 AES Brings Wings of Hope Across Pacific AOR

    High above the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, a KC-135 roars through the sky, its mission far different from the usual refueling runs. Inside, Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron scurry about the Stratotanker’s cabin, honing their vital skills during a training flight on Feb 12.

  • Investing in the enlisted

    The 18th Wing hosted a bilateral senior enlisted leadership conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. 

  • Going the distance: Okinawa Marathon 2025

    Refreshed by a rainy start, service members and their families cheered on the participants, offering encouragement and much-needed supplies along the course. Volunteers stationed at various checkpoints along the route provided water, fruit, motivation, and medical support, ensuring the athletes had