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  • Kadena welcomes new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, makes Airmen his top priority as Team Kadena’s senior enlisted leader.

  • B-52s complete joint, combined missions in Indo-Asia-Pacific

    Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 21, 2016, after executing 15 sorties near Australia and in the South China Sea in conjunction with forces from U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. European Command and Australia in support of U.S. Strategic

  • Joint exercise opens lines of communication

    Members of the 51st Communications Squadron teamed up with Republic of Korea air force communications technicians from the ROK 1st Fighter Wing for the first joint communications exercise between the two units at Gwanju Air Base, ROK, Dec. 13.

  • U.S., Indian Air Forces solidify cooperation through steering group

    Senior air force officials from India and the United States met here 12-15 Dec. 2016, to discuss operational concepts, build relationships and chart the way ahead for future training exchanges, visits and exercises throughout the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. This year's meeting,

  • Firefighters complete live-burn training

    Fuel, engines and fire may be a scary combination for most, but some people move towards the flames to keep others safe.Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department completed semi-annual live fire training on a derelict training aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14 and 15,

  • JASDF, USAF rescue five crewmembers after water landing

    Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena Air Base worked seamlessly with the Japan Air Self Defense Force and Japan Coast Guard as well as Marine assets to successfully rescue five MV-22 Osprey crewmembers with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing following a landing

  • U.S. and ROKAF EOD train to increase interoperability

    8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians provided training and demonstrated techniques for the Republic of Korea Air Force EOD team at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 7, 2016. ROKAF and U.S. Airmen work together to integrate operations more effectively in order to deter