June 4, 2025 More than a manager: The soul behind Jack’s Place A ceremony will be held at the Kadena Officers Club on June 16, 2025, at 1600 for the rededication of the Weekender Lounge to Jack’s Place in honor of Sadamu “Jack” Oshiro.
June 2, 2025 Strategic Integration and Deterrence Take Center Stage in Bamboo Eagle As the pace and scale of joint operations continue to intensify in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Air Force and its partners are drawing strategic insights from Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a large-scale exercise designed to refine the command-and-control capabilities needed for the future fight. Held this
April 19, 2025 Remembering Bataan at Kadena’s Annual Memorial March A U.S. Air Force Airman gives a first-hand account while participating in the Annual Memorial Bataan Death March at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2025.
April 8, 2025 Fighting Falcons and Rocketeers rotate to Kadena The F-35A’s from the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska, and F-15Es from the 336th EFS, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina will be integrating with 18th Wing Operations and Maintenance groups along with U.S. allies across the Pacific.
March 14, 2025 It’s not a balance, it’s a rhythm: Kadena Chiefs set the pace for command culture As a keystone of the Pacific, Kadena Air Base serves as a hub for various aircraft, service components, and mission sets. This environment demands exceptional leadership to maintain, manage, and execute U.S. objectives effectively. Chief Master Sergeants, the highest enlisted rank, possess the
March 12, 2025 The watchful eye of Kadena Soaring the skies above the Pacific, a silent guardian watches, listens, and informs.
March 11, 2025 Road to America Fest 2025 Kadena Air Base is opening its gates to the Okinawan community for America Fest, March 22-23, 2025, for the third year in a row. The event will be open from 1100 to 1900 both days.
Feb. 21, 2025 Airman recognized for exceptional off-duty action A flight nurse assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron received the Air and Space Achievement Medal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025.
Jan. 14, 2025 BH 25-1: EOD keeps Kadena safe An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team honed their ability to safely detonate simulated unexploded ordnances (UXO) during a routine readiness exercise Jan. 14, 2025.
Jan. 14, 2025 BH 25-1: Airmen test emergency response U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Medical Group and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron delivered life-saving care during a large-scale mass casualty exercise in support of a routine readiness exercise, Jan. 14, 2025.
Jan. 13, 2025 BH 25-1: Kadena conducts fire training The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters responded to a simulated structure fire in support of a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2025.
Jan. 13, 2025 Vermont Air National Guard deploys to Kadena F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, touched down at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13, 2025, the latest round of U.S. Air Force fighter deployments to the Pacific.
Nov. 8, 2024 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.
Oct. 3, 2024 721st CRS train MRA concepts on Kadena HH-60Ws Airmen from the 721st Contingency Response Squadron, Travis Air Force Base visited Kadena on a mission-ready airmen event to become more experienced with the HH-60W, on Sept. 23, 2024.
Aug. 19, 2024 Project Mercury fosters innovation With continued steps towards force modernization and adaptability, the U.S. Air Force is developing innovative solutions to tackle rising challenges; that is where Project Mercury comes in.