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Alaska F-35As deliver deterrence at altitude

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring joint and allied aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Alaska F-35As deliver deterrence at altitude

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Kaiser-Joly, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, is reflected in his sunglasses during aerial refueling inside a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring joint and allied aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Alaska F-35As deliver deterrence at altitude

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, participate in a pre-flight brief in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS before take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Alaska F-35As deliver deterrence at altitude

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off from Kadena AB, Japan, Dec. 19, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Alaska F-35As deliver deterrence at altitude

Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation before aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 11, 2025. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 356th EFS works in conjunction with additional heavy, reconnaissance, and fourth and fifth generation fighter assets that are both augmented to and stationed at Kadena to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Ready today, lethal always

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, both deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Ready today, lethal always

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, both deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Ready today, lethal always

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, both deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Ready today, lethal always

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, both deployed to Kadena Air Base, fly in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Ready today, lethal always

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, both deployed to Kadena Air Base, wait for aerial refueling off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 18, 2025. The reception of advanced fighter aircraft at Kadena ensures the 18th Wing remains postured to deliver lethal and credible airpower to ensure the defense of U.S. allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Ready today, lethal always

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kayla Mbaye, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot conducts a preflight check at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, demonstrating Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Ready today, lethal always

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, demonstrating Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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Ready today, lethal always

U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Browning, left, and 1st Lt. Kayla Mbaye, both 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, conduct a preflight brief at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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18th Wing prepares leaders during NCO induction seminar

U.S. Air Force Airmen stand at attention during the Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony, marking their transition into the NCO corps at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. The course enabled Airmen to engage with 18th Wing leaders and gain insight that supports deterrence by strength and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th Wing prepares leaders during NCO induction seminar

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, speaks with newly selected noncommissioned officers during a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Course mentorship panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. Airmen engaged with 18th Wing leaders to gain insight into deterrence by strength and warfighting priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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18th Wing prepares leaders during NCO induction seminar

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, speaks with newly selected noncommissioned officers during a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Course mentorship panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. The session enabled Airmen to engage with 18th Wing leaders and gain insight into defending Kadena Air Base and Japan through deterrence by strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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18th Wing prepares leaders during NCO induction seminar

U.S. Air Force senior enlisted leaders speak with newly selected noncommissioned officers during a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Course mentorship panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. The session provided Airmen the opportunity to engage with leaders across the 18th Wing and gain insight into advancing warfighting capabilities through deterrence by strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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18th Wing prepares leaders during NCO induction seminar

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Cullen, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron sortie support superintendent, speaks to participants about progressive discipline during the Noncommissioned Officer Induction Course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower while serving as a forward-staging base that promotes peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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18th Wing prepares leaders during NCO induction seminar

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Maria Abigail Noble, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron cyber operations technician, participates in a classroom discussion on leadership perspectives during the Noncommissioned Officer Induction Course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. As the Keystone of the Pacific, Kadena’s strategic location makes it a pivotal installation in ensuring the defense of Japan and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Building rescue partnerships: Japan coast guard visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron demonstrate the capabilities of their underwater drones to members of the Japan Coast Guard’s Naha Branch during a rescue-capabilities immersion at Kadena Marina, Japan, Dec. 5, 2025. The visit provided JCG personnel an overview of Kadena Air Base rescue assets and procedures, supporting mutual understanding and cooperation in emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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