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  • Through the fire: 18th MUNS Airmen save local national

    Two U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron were awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for heroism and received certificates of appreciation after saving the life of an Okinawa national, June 9, 2025.

  • 33rd RQS commander takes final flight

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Louis Nolting, 33rd Rescue Squadron commander and HH-60W Jolly Green II pilot, completes his final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. Final flights are a time-honored tradition that allow the aircrew's family to have a hand in an important operational moment and

  • U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

    A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon performs aerial refueling operations with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring

  • BH 25-2: 33 RGS maintainers demonstrate readiness capabilities

    Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron test their ability to rapidly deploy forces and sustain operations under degraded conditions while strengthening their warfighting and agile combat employment concepts during the routine operational readiness training exercise, May 5-9, 2025.

  • BH 25-2: 18 CES conducts HAZMAT decontamination training

    The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight conducted hazardous material decontamination in support of a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2025.

During the training, technicians gathered and labeled samples of the simulated HAZMAT and demonstrated how to

  • U.S. Joint force continues to improve integration and investments at Kadena

    The 18th Wing, in partnership with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) continues to modernize key installation and airfield infrastructure towards improving force readiness and joint interoperability at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 

  • KS25 | The 623rd ACS can’t be pinned down

    The 623 Air Control Squadron worked with the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force to provide battle management in support of Exercise Keen Sword 25, Oct 18 - Nov 1, 2024. 

  • Kadena Special Olympics goes strong for 2024

    Athletes, families, U.S. service and local community members reunite in the spirit of competition during the Kadena Special Olympics at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2024.

  • Raptors and falcons nest at Kadena

    The 18th Wing welcomes new rotational forces from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Together they represent the U.S. Air Force's continued commitment to enhancing posture and building on the strong foundation in the Indo-Pacific.

  • Fond farewell to F-15C A5095

    Crew chiefs and pilots with the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 67th Fighter Squadron organized a final flight for F-15C Eagle A5095 Aug. 15, 2024.  

  • 18th Operations Group change of command

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, presided over the change of command ceremony where Col. Henry Schantz, outgoing 18th OG commander, relinquished command to Col. David Deptula, incoming 18th OG commander. 

  • Police Week opening ceremony 2024

    Police Week recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement members, paying special tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. In 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day

  • 909th ARS keep Hogs flying

    The 909th Air Refueling Squadron refueled U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, over the Pacific Ocean, April 17, 2024. Refueling missions extend the breadth of U.S. aerial capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating