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  • Beverly Pack 16-4 tests Airmen wartime capabilities

    Weapons crew members from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participate in Beverly Pack 16-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 25, 2016. The exercise tested the Airmen on their ability to survive and operate while under the stress of simulated wartime activities.

  • Kadena 'cargo masters' always ready

    The Cargo Deployment Function is always ready to support any operation at any time, near and far, at a moment’s notice. Kadena’s CDF is the middle man for all cargo leaving the 18th Wing in support of operations around the world.

  • 909th ARS achieves 45 year milestone

    Throughout the 909th Air Refueling Squadron's time in service, Airmen of the 909th have made it possible for airframes to fully function and maintain stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. They have also supported many high-profile operations all over the globe, to include Desert Shield, Desert

  • Tinker Airmen team up during RIMPAC 2016

    Nearly 150 Airmen from the 513th Air Control Group and 552nd Air Control Wing deployed July 17, 2016 from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to the Hawaiian Islands to participate in the world’s largest maritime exercise.

  • Buddy Wing 16-5: prepare to sweep Kunsan skies

    U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force pilots participate in Buddy Wing 16-5 July 14, 2016 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Buddy Wing exercises are conducted at various ROKAF and U.S. Air Force bases. In the combined fighter exchange program the pilots have an opportunity to exchange

  • JASDF officers observe Kadena's fuels distribution system

    Japan Air Self Defense Force officers from Naha Air Base, Okinawa, observed the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight during their tour, July 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The tour is an opportunity for professional networking throughout Okinawa's fuels community and also to share

  • U.S., Malaysian Airmen give back

    As part of a community relations event during Cope Taufan 16, U.S. Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force visited two local orphanages, donated money and provided furniture to children in need, in Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, July 23, 2016. CT 16 is a PACAF-led exercise that reinforces U.S. Pacific

  • Team Osan hosts CFC Air Boss Conference

    Team Osan hosted the 2016 Combined Forces Command Air Boss Conference for senior leaders to discuss airpower strategies in the Pacific region July 22, 2016 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Eighty-one senior leaders, including 24 general officers from all branches of the Republic of Korea, United

  • Rescue teams hone skills during Pacific Thunder 16-2

    A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are making low passes over mountaintops, providing covering fire for two HH-60 Pave Hawks carrying Air Force rescue teams as they all coordinate to find pilots down behind enemy lines. A distress call is heard on the radio over the roaring of the rotor blades in the background