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  • 721st CRS train MRA concepts on Kadena HH-60Ws

    Airmen from the 721st Contingency Response Squadron, Travis Air Force Base visited Kadena on a mission-ready airmen event to become more experienced with the HH-60W, on Sept. 23, 2024.

  • JASDF tours Kadena MXG facilities

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen assigned to the Naha Air Rescue Squadron participated in a base tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024. The tour allowed JASDF airmen to learn about 18th Maintenance Group operations and capabilities, increasing interoperability of U.S. and Japanese

  • Kadena produces airpower during Shogun Shield

    Mission ready Airmen executed an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, Sept. 18, 2024. During the spoke exercise, Airmen trained to be more productive on discreet, wartime tasks that would reduce the number of Airmen in harm’s way in austere environments.

  • 319th ERS change of command

    The 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron held a change of command ceremony, bidding farewell to Lt. Col. Jordan Smith and welcoming in Lt. Col. Christopher Saltares as their new commander.

  • Kadena and local community conduct a tsunami evacuation drill

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - Chatan Town residents walk to higher ground during a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2024. During a real-world tsunami, Chatan Town residents are encouraged and permitted to travel through Kadena’s Gate 1 and exit through Gate 5, if this is the

  • Joint forces conduct C-17 ground training

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 16th Airlift Squadron and Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Landing Support Battalion conducted a joint force C-17 Globemaster III ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024. The training provided Marines with a hands-on

  • Making sparks for parts

    The 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron’s metals technology facility technicians utilize precise machinery to fabricate ground and aerial machine components for multilateral and on-base operations by ensuring mission readiness at all times.

  • PACAF leadership visits Kadena

    Team Kadena was visited by Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman. During her visit she examined facility and housing conditions, recognized Airmen, and was briefed on the 18th Wing's mission capabilities.

  • Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat exercise

    U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters decontaminate a firefighter during hazmat contamination training evaluation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024. The departments conducted the training to practice firefighters' abilities to identify chemical agents, rescue any known

  • Fond farewell to F-15C A5095

    Crew chiefs and pilots with the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 67th Fighter Squadron organized a final flight for F-15C Eagle A5095 Aug. 15, 2024.  

  • F-22 Raptor Crew Chief for a day

    154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs showed 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Airmen what it’s like to be a crew chief for a day with hands-on experience.