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  • Allies unite in tactical and operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3

    Bamboo Eagle 25-3 united U.S. and allied forces across multiple continents to practice tactical and operational command and control in a contested environment.  Led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-notice threats, sharpening

  • Kadena's air power is back in business

    The 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron towing crews returned F-15C Eagles and F-35A Lightning IIs to their parking spots at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During Typhoon Khanun, the aircraft were temporarily housed in hangars to prevent damages caused by powerful winds.

  • 18th SFS hosts first-ever blood drive

    The 18th Security Forces Squadron hosted their first-ever blood drive. The blood drive gave base members an opportunity to directly contribute to the well-being of others in potentially life-threatening situations.

  • Aircraft don’t run on hopes and dreams

    Anyone who has a car understands the importance of having a full tank of clean, reliable gas. For Kadena Air Base, an organization responsible for defending nations and providing worldwide humanitarian relief, the same rules apply. That's where unit's like the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron's

  • Bilateral Integration

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a photo in front of a U.S. F-35A Lightning II during a tour January 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While attending the event, senior officers, warfighters and F-35A experts discussed a range of topics related to

  • World’s Greatest MOC

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mart Angelo Gatchalion, 18th Maintenance Group Maintenance Operations Center board controller, updates the flight status of aircraft undergoing maintenance Dec. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th MOC maintains the Air Force’s largest combat wing at Kadena AB

  • KSO 2016 kicks off

    Miyuu, a special-needs athlete, lights the Olympic torch during the Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Since the first time Kadena hosted the games in 2000, volunteers have highlighted inspiring acts of kindness, courage and team spirit from the