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Kadena exercises joint operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kalvin Langford, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function supervisor, prepares a weighing mechanism in support of bilateral exercises at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. By operating out of KAB, visiting forces build experience operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, outgoing 18th Wing commander, speaks during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. The change of command is a traditional military ceremony in which authority of the unit is transferred to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, outgoing 18th Wing commander, speaks during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. The change of command is a traditional military ceremony in which authority of the unit is transferred to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, gives a speech about the 18th Wing and its mission during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. During the ceremony, command of the 18th Wing was relinquished by U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin and passed to U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, who will serve as the wing commander for the next two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, outgoing 18th Wing commander and Col. Nicholas Evans, incoming 18th Wing commander, arrive at the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. The 18th Wing’s mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and a forward-staging base to provide sovereign options that promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Its current fleet of aircraft represents a broad spectrum of combat capability and is now commanded by Col. Nicholas Evans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, Col. Nicholas Evans, middle, incoming 18th Wing commander, and Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, right, outgoing 18th Wing commander, stand at attention during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. The 18th Wing mission is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and a forward-staging base to provide sovereign options that promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Its current fleet of aircraft represents a broad spectrum of combat capability and is now commanded by Col. Nicholas Evans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, passes the 18th Wing guidon to Col. Nicholas Evans, middle, incoming 18th Wing commander, during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. After receiving the command from the outgoing commander, the presiding official grants that command to the unit's new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, relinquishes the 18th Wing guidon from Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, middle, outgoing 18th Wing commander, during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. As part of the ceremony, Eaglin relinquishes the command back to the presider, who then offers that command to the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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18th Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presents Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, outgoing 18th Wing commander, with the distinguished service medal during the change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023. This decoration, established by Congress on July 6, 1960, is awarded to members of the United States Air Force who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility, in combat or otherwise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Lightning Strikes at Kadena for Northern Edge

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. Kadena regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Lightning Strikes at Kadena for Northern Edge

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. By operating out of Kadena, visiting forces build experience operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Lightning Strikes at Kadena for Northern Edge

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. Kadena regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Lightning Strikes at Kadena for Northern Edge

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. By operating out of Kadena, visiting forces build experience operating in the physically vast and strategically complex environment of the Indo-Pacific, enabling greater readiness and interoperability with joint and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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18th Wing commander marks his departure with a final flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, looks at his wife from the cockpit of an F-15C Eagle after completing his final, or “fini” flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. The fini flight is an Air Force tradition celebrating pilots' departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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18th Wing commander marks his departure with a final flight

18th Wing Airmen salute as U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, taxis after completing his final, or “fini” flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. The fini flight is an Air Force tradition celebrating pilots' departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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18th Wing commander marks his departure with a final flight

18th Wing Airmen salute as U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, taxis after completing his final, or “fini” flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. The fini flight is an Air Force tradition celebrating pilots' departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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18th Wing commander marks his departure with a final flight

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron flies a pattern over Kadena Air Base, Japan, before landing June 29, 2023. The Eagle’s air superiority was achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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18th Wing commander marks his departure with a final flight

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron flies past the air traffic control tower at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. The Eagle’s air superiority was achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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18th Wing commander marks his departure with a final flight

U.S. Air Force Airman Logan Flynn, 67th Fighter Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. Kadena serves as a hub for airpower in the Pacific, ensuring readiness to project force capabilities and provide support to regional allies and partners when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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18th Wing commander marks his departure with a final flight

18th Wing members stand with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David S. Eaglin at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. The final flight is an Air Force tradition marking a pilot’s departure from a unit or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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