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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

From left to right, Ryuku Komine, Kazuro Tamaki and Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute students, pose for a photo after putting on U.S. Air Force gear during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, KLI students visited the base’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, engine test cell and tried on training gear after an 18th Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Towa Kinjo, right, helps Kazuro Tamaki don a U.S. Air Force flight suit during a Kadena Language Institute student tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, KLI students visited the base’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator, engine test cell and tried on training gear after an 18th Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Aoi Takubo, 18th Wing Public Affairs community engagement specialist, gives an 18th Wing mission brief to Kadena Language Institute students during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. The brief educated students on Kadena’s diverse mission sets and its role in the Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute student, poses for a photo inside a KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, the students had the opportunity to pilot the KC-135 simulator, experiencing firsthand how refueling pilots train before their first flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Robins, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, teaches Kanade Ueda, Kadena Language Institute student, on how to operate the KC-135 Stratotanker simulator during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, the students learned about the 909th’s mission and their role in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Building bridges: KLI students tour Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dave Jan Gabriel, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, briefs Kadena Language Institute students on the functions of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2025. During the tour, the students learned about the 909th’s mission and their role in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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Brig. Ge. John Gallemore

Brig. Ge. John Gallemore 18th Wing commander.
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The F-15EX plays a critical role in modern warfare, providing substantial additional capacity for long-range fires, sensors, and electronic warfare in contested areas, complementing 5th generation fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. During the transition to the F-15EX, the U.S. Air Force will sustain a steady-state presence at Kadena through a combination of 4th and 5th generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul McManus, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

Two U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle IIs assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxi after landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. Local units conducted integration and familiarization training with the F-15EX. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, converses with Okinawan civic leaders after a tour of an F-15EX Eagle II from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, July 18, 2025. The visit to the 18th Wing for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners marks a key step in preparing for the permanent arrival of 36 F-15EX aircraft at Kadena in spring 2026. This deployment is part of a broader long-term transformation aimed at maintaining U.S. air dominance in an increasingly dynamic Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Conner Geyer, propulsion craftsman assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The 18th Wing remains steadfast in its mission to provide credible combat air power to deter regional aggression, assure allies and partners, and, if necessary, defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025.This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mathew Lighter, assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, refuels an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, right, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. During the transition to the F-15EX, the U.S. Air Force will sustain a steady-state presence at Kadena through a combination of 4th and 5th generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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CMSgt Cupp

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief poses for official photo
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353rd Special Operations Wing Commander

Col. Stewart J. Parker is the Commander, 353d Special Operations Wing, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The wing provides U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with combat-ready Air Force Special Operations forces, operating from Kadena and Yokota Air Bases. The wing employs Special Tactics Teams, MC-130J Commando II, and CV-22B Osprey aircraft.
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Gallemore takes command of the 18th Wing

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, poses for a photo in front of a HH-60W Jolly Green II after the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2025. A Wing Command Chief’s name on an aircraft signifies honor and recognition for the individual holding that rank, as a way to acknowledge their leadership and command responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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