July 20, 2023 USAF, JASDF work for peace in Pacific U.S. Air Force Capt. James Bradford, 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, performs pre-flight checks in a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2023. Kadena’s aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation
July 20, 2023 Yokota Hercs find their Northern Edge Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, supported units with air mobility operations during Northern Edge 23-2, at Kadena Air Base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 2–21.
July 19, 2023 Bilateral exercise strengthens USAF, JASDF alliance The 18th Wing teamed up with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in a week-long bilateral training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
July 18, 2023 US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks The ongoing race against adversaries and competitors who possess advanced space capabilities and questionable intentions further emphasizes the need to reinforce norms of behavior in space.
July 8, 2023 USAF F-35As demonstrate endurance and reach during Northern Edge Four fighter jets assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron launched out of Eielson Air Base, Alaska, and flew for ten hours joining allied forces in the air for a simulated combat training mission over the Indo-Pacific region.
July 5, 2023 Cultivating Bonds On June 23, 2023, Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, was welcomed to Misawa Air Base by 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing leadership, marking his 20th year of service as governor.
July 4, 2023 Osan Airmen support Guam’s Typhoon Mawar recovery Three Airmen from the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) helped prepare, sustain and recover Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, from Typhoon Mawar May 22 to June 5, 2023.
June 29, 2023 Test cell Airmen ready engines for launch The 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Airmen assigned to the engine test facility have one mission — to provide top-notch engines and repairs for Kadena Air Base and its pilots.
June 28, 2023 25 Fighter Squadron Soars into Red Flag Alaska 23-2 U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II's from the 25th Fighter Squadron took off during Red Flag Alaska 23-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 9, 2023. Red Flag Alaska provides pilots with the opportunity to train in a geographically diverse location with mission partners from around the globe.
June 27, 2023 Republic of Korea, US troops preserve memorials U.S. and Republic of Korea troops grab equipment to clean a memorial sculpture at Osan Air Base, ROK, June 22, 2023. U.S. and ROK troops teamed up to clean two memorials on base in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)