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.
March 17, 2023 US, ROK showcase capabilities anytime, anywhere U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force combat controllers conduct emergency landing strip operations while a ROK CH-47 Chinook performs a low approach near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and
Nov. 22, 2022 Airpower Assembled: Kadena Airmen launch the fleet U.S. Air Force aircraft line up on the runway during a capabilities demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. Kadena’s ability to rapidly generate U.S. airpower is a vital function of its mission to ensure the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by
March 2, 2022 Kadena demonstrates capabilities Wing readiness training is routinely conducted at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure U.S. Airmen's readiness to respond to a range of potential contingencies.
Oct. 29, 2021 US Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy get cut of Prime BEEF The 18th Civil Engineer Group teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps 9th Engineer Support Battalion and the U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 for joint service training and exercises in Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) capabilities during their monthly Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF)
April 28, 2020 Kadena 3D prints shields in COVID-19 fight As experts search for vaccines, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shortages have become a critical issue during the outbreak of COVID-19. Many companies, individuals, and institutions have stepped up to fulfill this growing demand – Kadena Air Base is no exception.By utilizing the resources and
Oct. 30, 2019 Team Kadena operators honor ultimate sacrifice Airmen and family members with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron conducted a five-mile memorial ruck in honor of two fallen pararescuemen.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Barton, from the 320th STS, and Tech. Sgt. Peter Kraines, from the 24th Special Operations Wing, died
March 16, 2018 Gathering the tools to lead KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Kadena Air Base hosted its first Squadron Superintendent Course for approximately a dozen senior noncommissioned officers, March 11 through 14. Senior NCOs from different squadrons under the 18th Wing attended the two-and-a-half-day course to develop themselves for future or
March 1, 2018 Always Prepare Okinawan and military first responders hosted a bilateral natural disaster exercise at Kadena Air Base Feb. 28, 2018, to test and improve evacuation procedures between members of Team Kadena and the local community.
July 11, 2017 Intelligence driving operations at Talisman Saber 2017 Though hidden behind the scenes, the intelligence analysts of the 353rd Special Operations Group and their Australian counterparts paint the big picture of the warfighting scenario for Talisman Saber 2017, a biennial military training exercise from 23 June to 25 July throughout various locations in