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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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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to the 204th Fighter Squadron, takes off for a bilateral training mission with the U.S. Air Force at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The mission supported ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral capability and maintain stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

Three Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles assigned to the 204th Fighter Squadron, taxi on the runway for a bilateral training mission with the U.S. Air Force at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The mission supported ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral capability and maintain stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle assigned to the 204th Fighter Squadron, takes off for a bilateral training mission with the U.S. Air Force at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The mission supported ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral capability and maintain stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Nagamine, left, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Ruter, weapons systems officer assigned to the 18th Operations Group, prepare to take off in a F-15DJ Eagle assigned to the 204th Fighter Squadron, at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The mission supported ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral capability and maintain stability across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Nagamine, performs preflight checks on a F-15DJ Eagle assigned to the 204th Fighter Squadron, at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. Pilots conduct these checks to ensure the aircraft is safe, functional, and ready for flight before taking off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Ruter, left, weapons systems officer assigned to the 18th Operations Group, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots during a preflight briefing at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The briefing gave both forces an opportunity to align tactics, procedures and aircrew equipment expectations before the joint operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Ruter, center, weapons systems officer assigned to the 18th Operations Group, dons flight gear with the help of Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of a joint training mission with JASDF pilots at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The mission was an opportunity for both forces to compare tactics, procedures and aircrew equipment processes up close. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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U.S. and Japan sister flights team up for bilateral flight

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Ruter, left, weapons systems officer assigned to the 18th Operations Group, dons flight gear with the help of Japan Air Self-Defense Force members ahead of a joint training mission with JASDF pilots at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. The mission was an opportunity for both forces to compare tactics, procedures and aircrew equipment processes up close. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for conducting air refueling, providing key mission extending capabilities to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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Tigers and Bats patrol Pacific skies: Joint Force in Motion: Mar

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 20, 2025. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for conducting air refueling, providing key mission extending capabilities to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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