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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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From stockpile to safe: Kadena EOD executes controlled demolition

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal members conduct a final safety check of the firing device before a controlled detonation as members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 101st EOD unit spectate at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The operation safely eliminated unusable and recovered munitions while reinforcing unit readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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From stockpile to safe: Kadena EOD executes controlled demolition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Munitions Squadron inspect PGU-28 20mm high-explosive incendiary ammunition before disposal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The controlled detonation allows the 18th Wing to preserve resources while maintaining the highest safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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From stockpile to safe: Kadena EOD executes controlled demolition

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Hile, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal section chief of quality insurance, overlooks the final placement of unusable Code H munitions during a controlled detonation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. Maintaining safe and capable forces at Kadena Air Base supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s ability to project power and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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From stockpile to safe: Kadena EOD executes controlled demolition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alec Moore, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, and Staff Sgt. Giovanni Varano, 18th CES EOD team member prepare unusable Code H munitions during a scheduled disposal operation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. By eliminating hazardous munitions, the team reduced risk to personnel, infrastructure and surrounding communities across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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From stockpile to safe: Kadena EOD executes controlled demolition

U.S. Air Force members from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and a U.S. Marine from the 3D Intelligence Battalion conduct final safety checks prior to a controlled detonation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The controlled detonation reinforces the 18th Wing’s commitment to maintaining a safe operating environment while ensuring forces remain ready to respond at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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From stockpile to safe: Kadena EOD executes controlled demolition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jack Sanderson, center, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, and U.S. Marines from the 3D Intelligence Battalion prepare unusable Code H munitions for a controlled detonation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. Hands-on controlled detonations ensure EOD technicians remain proficient in skills essential to wartime and emergency response missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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From stockpile to safe: Kadena EOD executes controlled demolition

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Munitions Squadron prepares impulse cartridges used for flares during a scheduled disposal operation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. The controlled detonation required close coordination with medical personnel and civil engineers to ensure mission safety and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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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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From stockpile to safe: Kadena EOD executes controlled demolition

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Dragan, center, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, briefs members from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 101st EOD unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. Readiness-focused controlled detonations like this enable Kadena to remain a cornerstone of stability and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Project Valkyrie builds livesaving readiness across the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Marine Corps Marines assigned to the 3rd Medical Battalion apply pressure to a simulated injury during Project Valkyrie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2025. Conducted monthly, the course equips combat medics, pararescuemen, and independent duty medical technicians with the skills to safely collect and transfuse blood in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen, Marines hone Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Marines pose for a group photo in front of an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron following completion of a Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The joint training enhanced agile combat employment skills and strengthened the force’s ability to generate airpower from dispersed locations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Airmen, Marines hone Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Scott Formiller, 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control noncommissioned officer in charge, instructs students during a Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The course teaches Airmen to assess and operate landing zones in austere conditions, supporting agile combat employment and joint force readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Airmen, Marines hone Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing secure a landing zone during a Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The training enhances the joint force’s ability to rapidly generate airpower from dispersed locations, supporting U.S. deterrence and readiness efforts in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Airmen, Marines hone Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing prepare a landing zone during a Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The course develops agile combat employment skills, ensuring Airmen can project airpower from remote locations and sustain operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Airmen, Marines hone Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing establish a landing zone during a Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2025. The course, conducted with U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Iejima Island, trains Airmen to assess, establish, and operate landing zones in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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