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  • U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific - Asia rocks Okinawa

    The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific performed across Okinawa April 11–14, 2026, engaging U.S. service members, families and local residents through a series of live events aimed at strengthening community partnerships.The band’s visit supported Pacific Air Forces’ mission to build relationships

  • Stars, Cars and Guitars bring community together at America Fest 2026

    The 18th Wing welcomed the local community during America Fest 2026 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11-12, 2026, offering visitors a closer look at the installation, its mission and its Airmen.“To come on base and learn more about Kadena and our neighbors is always a pleasure,” said Kiya Masahiko,

  • 909th ARS honors fallen KC-135 crew during vigil at Kadena Air Base

    Thousands of miles from the crash site in western Iraq, Airmen at Kadena Air Base, Japan, joined service members and families across the globe in mourning the loss of a KC-135 Stratotanker crew who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury.The vigil, held at the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, brought

  • U.S., Japanese airpower integrate to strengthen deterrence during NATR 26-1

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members strengthened bilateral integration and combat readiness during Nyutabaru Aviation Training Relocation exercise 26-1, at Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, March 9 - 19, 2026.The exercise brought together forces from the 18th Wing and JASDF’s 5th

  • BM26: F-16C Fighting Falcons take off to Futenma for training

    U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 119th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 120th EFS, deployed to Kadena Air Base, takes off during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverley Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. The U.S. Air Force deploys its most advanced

  • BM26: Airmen train to deliver lifesaving blood with Project Valkyrie

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and 909th Air Refueling Squadron demonstrated their medical capabilities by employing Project Valkyrie during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.

  • BM26: Every Airman can save a life

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Maintenance Operations Squadron tested their emergency response skills during a simulated injury scenario as part of a USAF Force-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.

  • BM26: Joint hot pit refueling strengthens rapid airpower generation

    U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed to Kadena Air Base, conducted hot pit refueling with U.S. Marines during a U.S. Air Force-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, March 11, 2026.

  • BM26: Security Forces execute base defense patrols

    Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron conducted enhanced patrols and security operations during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026.

  • BM26: 909th AMU balances real world operations during exercise

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recovered a KC-135 Stratotanker during a U.S. Air Force led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026. While supporting the exercise, maintainers with the 909th AMU continued real-world

  • BM 26: 18th Wing conducts simulated deployment line

    Members of the 18th Wing coordinated a simulated pre-deployment line during a U.S. Air Force led exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 11, 2026. Deployment lines are used to process large numbers of troops for movements and ensure that every Airman is equipped with the

  • BM26: 18th OSS weather flight keeps forecasts flowing during exercise

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight maintained real-world forecasting operations while responding to simulated equipment failures, system disruptions, and unexpected challenges during a USAF-led operational exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air