July 1, 2025 Defense Minister of Japan visits Kadena KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — Minister of Defense, Mr. Gen Nakatani, Ministry of Defense, visited the 18th Wing on June 23, 2025, to learn more about the support Okinawa-based forces provide to the broader Pacific theater.
April 9, 2025 U.S. Joint force continues to improve integration and investments at Kadena The 18th Wing, in partnership with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability (PMTEC) continues to modernize key installation and airfield infrastructure towards improving force readiness and joint interoperability at Kadena Air Base, Japan.