March 4, 2026 U.S., Japanese providers align capabilities at Camp Foster Nurse Symposium Closing those gaps was the purpose of the annual Nurse Symposium, hosted at Camp Foster, Japan, Feb. 19, 2026. The event brought together more than 100 medical professionals from three U.S. military branches and Japanese partner organizations to strengthen coordination across the full spectrum of
Feb. 26, 2026 Legacy of service: Third-generation Airman continues family mission at Kadena Long before he wore the uniform, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angelo Libunao walked the halls of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron as a child, watching Airmen prepare to launch into the Indo-Pacific skies.
Feb. 25, 2026 From tanker to lifeline: 909th ARS, 18th AES train over Pacific U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 909th Air Refueling Squadron practice aeromedical evacuation procedures over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 17, 2026.
Feb. 24, 2026 Sticks up, borders down: International lacrosse in Okinawa During the sixth annual Lacrosse Okinawa Open held Feb. 19-21, 2026, at Shintoshin Park, Japan, teams representing 17 Southeast Asian countries converged for three days of fast-paced international competition.
Feb. 16, 2026 Keeping it McCool – PACAF command chief visits Kadena Air Base Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan to exchange perspectives, praise the efforts of exceptional Airmen, and experience the keystone of the Pacific, Jan. 22 and 23, 2026.
Feb. 12, 2026 Faces of Kadena: The people behind the mission Kadena Air Base is home to over 19,000 personnel including U.S. Air Force Airmen, sister service members, and both U.S. and Japanese civilians who each have their own story to tell.
Feb. 12, 2026 Career Summit connects service members to future careers at Kadena The 18th Wing hosted a career summit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 5, 2026, aimed at expanding career opportunities for service members, veterans, military spouses, caregivers and civilians.
Jan. 21, 2026 5th Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader Reinforces Readiness with Team Kadena 5th Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13–14, 2026, to connect with Airmen, observe operations firsthand, and gain a deeper understanding of the 18th Wing’s role in maintaining peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.Campbell kicked
Jan. 15, 2026 Kadena Food Pantry: Supporting Airmen when it matters most Run by the Shogun Rising Four Council, the pantry is an Airman-led initiative providing food and essential household items to service members, families, and civilians across Okinawa. What began as a small grassroots effort has grown into the largest free food distribution program run by military
Dec. 16, 2025 Eyes of the Pacific: Allied ISR strengthens deterrence at Kadena Air Base In a region where distance defines every mission, information dominance serves as the cornerstone of deterrence. Kadena Air Base stands as the forward hub for joint and allied ISR operations that preserve stability, reassure partners and ensure U.S. forces remain ready to respond at a moment’s
Dec. 13, 2025 Airfield Management Keeps Kadena’s Runway Mission-Ready Around the Clock At the busiest combat airfield in the U.S. Air Force, the rhythm of takeoffs and landings rarely slows. Fighter jets, tankers, and cargo aircraft cycle through Kadena’s airspace in relentless succession — a living signal of U.S. resolve and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
Dec. 12, 2025 Airmen, Marines hone Agile Combat Employment capabilities On an island chain that defines the front lines of deterrence, U.S. Airmen and Marines are refining the skills that keep the Indo-Pacific secure.
Dec. 4, 2025 F-35s strengthen Indo-Pacific airpower at Kadena F-35A Lightning IIs from the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, landed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2025, reinforcing the U.S. Air Force’s lethal and agile fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific.
Dec. 4, 2025 New Jersey F-16s round out latest U.S. fighter rotation at Kadena The arrival of F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, on Oct. 18, 2025, marks the completion of the latest U.S. Air Force fighter rotation to the Indo-Pacific.
Dec. 4, 2025 Leadership learns from the line: 909th AMU showcases excellence The 18th Wing Command team goes to work with the Airmen who keep our Stratotankers in the air and prepared for anything.