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  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CE keeps water systems secured

    Throughout the month of July, the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron is hosting the Mobile Backflow Prevention Devices Testing Course for CE Airmen. Participants throughout Pacific Air Forces are visiting Kadena to be trained and certified in backflow prevention device maintenance.

  • 18th Medical Group conducts Ready Eagle

    The 18th Medical Group conducted Ready Eagle, a mass casualty exercise highlighting their expertise and critical role in patient care in challenging environments.

  • 33rd RQS celebrates HH-60G legacy with formation flight

    Since 1982, the HH-60 “Golf” Pave Hawk has created a valiant legacy of combat search and rescue, disaster relief, casualty evacuation and medivac for the U.S. Air Force. From the hot and dry deserts of the middle east, to the stormy seas of the pacific, rescue operators have felt assurance in this

  • Shimi holiday on Kadena

    A Shinto priest leads a family in prayer before beginning to move their family’s remains at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2024. The visiting families came together to pay respects to their ancestors for the annual holiday of Shimi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

  • Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena visit

    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, to observe Team Kadena’s unique capabilities and ongoing efforts to re-optimize for great power competition.