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Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Kadena to conclude Indo-Pacific tour

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, briefs Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier about housing issues during a tour of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2026. Lohmeier discussed sustainment, readiness, and modernization initiatives that support forward-deployed forces across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)
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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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18th CES Firefighters ignite community awareness during Fire Prevention Week

Tametoki Ota, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, demonstrates a forcible entry during an open house at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2025. The Fire Prevention Week showcased the department’s capabilities and gave families an up-close look at the tools and equipment used in emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robinson Mata, left, 18th Mission Support Group commander, and Col. Paul Frantz, 18th Civil Engineer Group commander, stand together during a ceremony celebrating the Okinawa Multiple Award Construction Contract, or MACC at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2025. The Okinawa MACC is a strategically vital contracting tool for sustaining infrastructure and military family housing across Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Currie)
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Mr. Michael Saunders, left, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, back right, 18th Wing commander, and other 18th Wing leaders, huddle during a base tour on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2025. During his visit, Saunders examined facility and housing conditions, recognized Airmen for their accomplishments, and was briefed on the 18th Wing’s mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Mr. Michael Saunders, center, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, tour the North Fuel Cell on Kadena Air Base, Aug. 25, 2025. During his visit, Saunders examined facility and housing conditions, recognized Airmen for their accomplishments and was briefed on the 18th Wing’s mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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From left to right, Mr. Michael Saunders, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, attend a brief during a base tour on Kadena Air Base, Aug. 25, 2025. During his visit, Saunders examined facility and housing conditions, recognized Airmen for their accomplishments, and was briefed on the 18th Wing’s mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Ms. Ilka Regino, House Armed Services Committee majority professional staff member, leads a civilian sensing session with on-base civilian personnel and spouses during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. A civilian sensing session is a structured method used to gather feedback and insights from civilian employees within a military organization, aiming to understand the organization's culture, identify potential issues, and gather input for improvement initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Dr. Vann Lassiter, center, Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific South district chief of staff, briefs U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on educational standards and evaluations during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the tour, HASC members visited various installations on base, making note of current processes to identify possible points of improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Dr. Vann Lassiter, right, Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific South district chief of staff, greets Mr. David Giachetti, U.S. House Armed Services Committee lead majority professional staff member, during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the tour, HASC members visited various installations on base, making note of current processes to identify possible points of improvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. David Leary, center, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, briefs U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on the 18th MDG’s mission set during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the visit, HASC members discussed issues regarding manning, quality of life, and medical care of both military and civilians at KAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. House Armed Services Committee members attend a medical brief held by the 18th Medical Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the visit, HASC members discussed issues regarding manning, quality of life, and medical care of both military and civilians at KAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. House Armed Services Committee members engage with 18th Wing Airmen during lunch in the Rocker Enlisted Club during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the visit, HASC members met face-to-face with various personnel from around Kadena, sharing their thoughts and opinions on different ways to improve the quality of life of the base as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. House Armed Services Committee members observe a patient extraction demonstration by 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen on a reconfigured KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During emergencies, 18th AES Airmen are trained to reconfigure the inner layout of various aircraft, enabling safe and efficient patient transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron briefs U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on a medically configured KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron as part of a patient extraction demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During emergencies, 18th AES Airmen are trained to reconfigure the inner layout of various aircraft, enabling safe and efficient patient transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. VonEric Nichols, right, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron freight section chief, briefs U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on safety concerns of on-base facilities during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. Nichols briefed HASC members on the infrastructure shortfalls of on-base installations and the improvements being made to enhance overall safety and quality of life for personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Messer, right, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron commander, leads U.S. House Armed Services Committee members on a tour of an on-base facility at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. Messer briefed HASC members on the infrastructure shortfalls of on-base installations and the improvements being made to enhance overall safety and quality of life for personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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U.S. House Armed Services Committee members visit Kadena Air Base

Ms. Ann Mancillas, Kadena Military Family Readiness Center flight chief, greets Mr. David Giachetti, U.S. House Armed Services Committee lead majority professional staff member, during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2025. During the visit, HASC members discussed issues regarding manning, quality of life, and medical care of both military and civilians at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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COMPACAF visits the Keystone of the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. Latoya James-Davis, 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron neonatologist and neonatal intensive care transport coordinator, gives a tour of the neonatal intensive care unit at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Camp Foster, Japan, May 22, 2025. Davis discussed the critical care the NICU provides in-house as well as the responsibility of transporting infant patients to the U.S. who require more specialized care throughout the Indo-Pacific region as the second largest NICU operated in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Water and Fuels System Maintenance Operations team repair a water line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2025. The repair restored water to more than 1,500 residents in the O'Donnell Gardens Military Family Housing area. (Courtesy photo)
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