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  • Arctic Gold 23-2 refines 354th FW ACE operations

    The 354th Fighter Wing conducted Arctic Gold 23-2, an exercise designed to practice the wing’s ability to sustain F-35 Lightning II operations from multiple, simulated, deployed locations April 17-23, 2023.

  • JBER support F-35A Lightning IIs during Arctic Gold 23-2

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, prepares to land during Arctic Gold 23-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 18, 2023. AG 23-2, a continuation of AG 23-1, helped to refine and train the wing’s Agile Combat Employment

  • Kadena Hosts Pacific, Japanese Air Force leaders

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, middle, speaks with leaders from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force about joint operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2023. Cooperation among Allies and partners is critical in deterring aggression and enhancing interoperability

  • Jolly Greens train to deliver combat search, rescue capabilities

    A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk rescue helicopter from to the 33rd Rescue Squadron soars along the coast of Okinawa during a training mission April 12, 2023. Kadena Air Base’s rescue professionals train regularly to ensure their readiness to support a range of contingencies, from combat operations

  • Sun sets on Kadena’s F-15 Eagle

     In recognition of the U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle’s legacy, the 18th Wing hosted the Kadena Eagle Sunset Celebration, April 14-15. The event gathered F-15 pilots, intelligence professionals, maintainers, families, and others who directly contributed to the success of the F-15C/D the last 44 years.