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  • BH 26-1: Readiness on the runway, Airmen hone rapid repair skills

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron enhanced their ability to restore flight operations through rapid airfield damage repair training during base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6, 2025.

  • German officials gain firsthand look at Kadena’s Indo-Pacific mission

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, welcomed Petra Sigmund, Director General for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific at the Federal Foreign Office, for a hands-on look at Kadena’s mission. From the flight line to the briefings, the visit strengthened cooperation with

  • BH 26-1: 18th CES EOD clear the way

    U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a mass mechanical clearance training exercise in support of base-wide operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025.

  • Carrying their memory forward

    The POW/MIA Remembrance Run 24-hour ruck pays tribute to U.S. service members who endured captivity and those still missing, ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten.

  • On air, on call: AFN Okinawa's critical role in the Pacific

    As the sun rises over Okinawa, one sound cuts through the early morning stillness: the unmistakable voice of the American Forces Network. From radio to television, AFN Okinawa delivers more than just entertainment; it serves as a lifeline for tens of thousands of service members and their families

  • 18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

    Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, petroleum, oils and lubricants flight, competed in a forward area refueling point try out hosted by the FARP team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. The trial allowed the FARP team to effectively select the most capable candidates able

  • 909th ARS refuels 82nd RS

    The RC-135 supports theater and national level consumers with near real-time, on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities.

  • KS25 | US, JASDF fly high during Keen Sword 25

    Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance.

  • Kadena Airmen supply hope in July

    Christmas came early in Okinawa as 18th Wing Airmen delivered toys to the local children in need on July 23, 2024. It’s aptly called Christmas in July - a volunteer and donation-based event, initiated by the 18th Wing Safety office which has now spread to multiple units across Kadena Air Base, and

  • 27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena

    A U.S. F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2024. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by

  • 909th ARS keeps the Marines flying

    A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pulls away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from Kadena Air Base after refueling over the Pacific Jan. 3, 2024. Conducting joint operations enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific