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F-35s strengthen Indo-Pacific airpower at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, performs a touch and go at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2025. While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the 356th EFS will work 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 Erin Currie)
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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, conducts a water intrusion check on the nose landing gear of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. Water intrusion checks are a required step during every home station check inspection, which is performed every 60 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, left, 18th Wing command chief presents a coin to Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pueschel, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, with Airmen from the 909th AMU present at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower while being a forward-staging base that promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence

Airmen from the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 18th Wing leadership observe an airman getting coined at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 20, 2025. During their visit to the 909 AMU, the 18th Wing leadership team coined seven airmen from the 909th AMU for their outstanding and unceasing work in maintaining the aircraft that keep us in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
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Rucking Together: U.S. service members unite for Norwegian Foot March on Okinawa

U.S. Air Force SrA Damon Dane, 18th Emergency Medical Squadron paramedic, runs towards the finish line during the Norwegian Foot March on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 22, 2025. The march brought together more than 300 participants and relied on the support of 135 volunteers from units across Kadena. (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

Airman 1st Class Robert English, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, poses with his time after coming in first in the Norwegian Foot March on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov 22, 2025. The march brought together more than 300 participants and relied on the support of 135 volunteers from units across Kadena. (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 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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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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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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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, right, 18th Wing commander, briefs Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, while touring the flight line during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. The visit gave Petra and her team a firsthand look at Kadena’s mission and the Airmen driving operations in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, briefs Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, while touring the flight line during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. The visit offered an opportunity to see how Kadena’s capabilities integrate with allied efforts across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Richard DePaola, 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fighter F-16C pilot deployed to Kadena, briefs Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, on the Fighting Falcon cockpit setup during a familiarization tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. The visit gave Sigmund and her team a firsthand look at Kadena’s mission and the Airmen driving operations in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, right, 18th Wing commander, briefs Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, and her team, while touring the air traffic control tower during a familiarization tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. The visit offered an opportunity to see how Kadena’s capabilities integrate with allied efforts across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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