Kadena Co-Commanders visit base, strengthen ties Published Sept. 10, 2010 By 18th Wing Public Affairs KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Dozens of local leaders visited Kadena Sept. 10 as part of the base's Co-Commanders' tour. The Co-Commander program links a local community member with a unit on Kadena to promote partnership, cooperation and understanding. The tour was just one event of many which are held throughout the year by the units to enhance their relationships with their Co-Commanders.