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Rucking Together: U.S. service members unite for Norwegian Foot March on Okinawa

A sign signals the start of the Norwegian Foot March at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2025. The march saw members of all U.S. services travel 18.6 miles while carrying a 24-pound rucksack in full combat uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Rucking Together: U.S. service members unite for Norwegian Foot March on Okinawa

U.S. Air Force service members begin the Norwegian Foot March on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 22, 2025. The march saw members of all U.S. services travel 18.6 miles while carrying a 24-pound rucksack in full combat uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Rucking Together: U.S. service members unite for Norwegian Foot March on Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, speaks to U.S. service members prior to the Norwegian Foot March at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2025. The inaugural march reinforced the joint force’s commitment to readiness, resilience, and a revitalized warrior ethos across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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Rucking Together: U.S. service members unite for Norwegian Foot March on Okinawa

A guidon stands near the Keystone Theater as U.S. service members sign up for the Norwegian Foot March at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2025. The inaugural march reinforced the joint force’s commitment to readiness, resilience, and a revitalized warrior ethos across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron install the mobile aircraft arresting system after a simulated air strike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. A MAAS is a rapid installation emergency system used to recover fighter aircraft returning to and launching from a battle-damaged airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force SSgt Davion Bradley, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC journeyman, center, repairs a simulated crater during rapid airfield damage repair training in support of base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Large-scale readiness exercises like BH 26-1 provide Kadena with valuable opportunities to refine coordination, communication, and mission execution in dynamic, high-stress environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron clear a simulated damaged area in preparation for repair during rapid airfield damage repair training during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. RADR exercises enhance future operations by improving team coordination and identifying areas for process improvement across all civil engineer shops. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct rapid airfield damage repair after a simulated airstrike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. The scenario allowed Airmen to refine the coordination and technical skills needed to maintain air operations in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Kinder, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron construction inspector, measures the dimensions of a simulated crater during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise in support of base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. By simulating damage to a runway, Airmen practiced the coordination and technical expertise required to sustain flight aircraft operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron transport a simulated unexploded ordinance round that has been disarmed during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Removing UXOs is one of the first steps in rapid airfield damage repair, and is essential to regenerating combat airpower quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Carter, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, removes a simulated unexploded ordnance in support of base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. EOD technicians provide explosive threat mitigation to safely render potential threats inert. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron perform an unexploded ordinance sweep of a crater formed by a simulated air strike during base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. Removing UXOs is one of the first steps in rapid airfield damage repair and is essential to regenerating combat airpower quickly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Kinder, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron construction inspector, measures the dimensions of a simulated crater during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise in support of base-wide readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025. By simulating damage to a runway, Airmen practiced the coordination and technical expertise required to sustain flight aircraft operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

U.S. military service members assigned to Kadena Air Base place and level concrete as part of full-depth pavement repair on a runway at Kadena Air Base, Nov. 14, 2025. The 18th Civil Engineer Group is the largest civil engineer unit in the Air Force, being composed of two squadrons: 18th CES and 718th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

A concrete truck delivers wet concrete to U.S. military service members assigned to Kadena Air Base during a full-depth pavement repair Nov. 14, 2025. As the keystone of the Pacific, Kadena's strategic location makes it a pivotal installation for ensuring the defense of Japan and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Jacob Robinson, left, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment non-commissioned officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Steven Thacker, 18th CES craftsman, inspects a newly poured concrete section on the runway at Kadena Air Base, Nov. 14, 2025. Proper finishing is critical to achieving a smooth, durable surface capable of supporting high-tempo operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

U.S. Air Force Airmen operate heavy equipment on the runway during full-depth pavement repair and displaced threshold implementation at Kadena Air Base, Nov. 14, 2025. The project represents one of the largest in-house airfield repairs completed at Kadena this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

U.S. military service members assigned to Kadena Air Base lay concrete during a full-depth pavement repair at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. Concrete meets the structural standards for heavy airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Runway reforged: 18th Wing Airmen strengthen Kadena’s foundation for airpower

A concrete truck delivers wet concrete to Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron during a full-depth pavement repair on Kadena Air Base, Nov. 14, 2025. Precise scheduling ensured each truck arrived within strict time limits to maintain concrete quality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, middle, 18th Wing commander, poses with Petra Sigmund,Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, her team, and maintenance Airmen after touring the flight line during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Visits like this strengthen allied partnerships and highlight the 18th Wing’s role in supporting operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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