Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Riichi Furugaki,
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Riichi Furugaki, JASDF Air Staff College director of education department, greets U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. William Holmquist, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operations o... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Petersen, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaden Petersen, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structures apprentice, removes a nail from a wall frame as part of a workspace expansion project at the 961st Airborne Air Control Sq... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Pedro Jimenez, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Pedro Jimenez, 18th Maintenance Group weapons lead crew member, drives a weapon loader during the first bilateral weapons load exchange between Kadena Air Base and the Japan Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Danielle Rivera and U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force Capt. Danielle Rivera and U.S. Air Force Capt. Dave Matherly, pilots assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, review pre-flight requirements Oct. 04, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909... More
Students from Kadena Elementary School hold signs at
Students from Kadena Elementary School hold signs at an Adopt-a-School Program ceremony at KDES Feb. 24, 2020, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Adopt-a-School program is a voluntary, ongoing partnership between a... More
Volunteers prepare meals during the Wired Bean Ohana
Volunteers prepare meals during the Wired Bean Ohana Night Delivery event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2020. The meals were prepared for delivery to single Airmen quarantined in base dorms due to COVID-1... More
Kadena Air Base pays respect to 9/11 victims and heroes
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Bracken, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rings the ceremonial bell during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2020. Kadena Fi... More
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 18th Operations Group
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 18th Operations Group render a salute to the American flag during the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 18th Wing change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, ... More
A fully-armed U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle receives fuel
A fully-armed U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Statotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 23, 2017. Kadena Air Base F-15s escorted U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers executing a mission east... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Minuet Comstock, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, cleans a tool as part of her routine duties May 2, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part ... More
Jamie Brown, U.S. Paratriathlon National Team elite
Jamie Brown, U.S. Paratriathlon National Team elite paralympic athlete, swims laps at the pool Aug 13, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Brown’s biggest challenge is overtraining, which he relies on his team and... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Demarcus Oliver, 18th Civil
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Demarcus Oliver, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows children firefighting equipment during fire prevention week Oct. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During fire preven... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Skeen,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Skeen, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit engine specialist, awaits instruction during joint-aircraft training with the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron July 16, 2018,... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to execute a high
A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to execute a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HALO jump is a method of delivering personnel, equipmen... More
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and Japanese Air
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-15 Eagles fly in formation during bi-lateral training Dec. 4, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The F-35A is deployed under the U.S. Pacific... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis underneath water spray
A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis underneath water spray commemorating the final flight piloted by outgoing 18th Wing vice commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Tanner, May 7, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Dating... More
The 18th Medical Group took a moment to show their
The 18th Medical Group took a moment to show their appreciation and thank the Marine Corps Installations Pacific on MCAS Futenma, Japan for their COVID-19 response efforts, Oct. 26, 2020. They were instrumental... More
A U.S. Air Force Wing Inspection Team member ensures
A U.S. Air Force Wing Inspection Team member ensures an 18th Security Forces Squadron member adequately clears his M-9 handgun following an active shooter exercise using simulated ammunition May 4, 2016, at Kad... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denise McCarthy, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denise McCarthy, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, cleans a flight helmet April 18, 2017, at Kadena Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group load simulated casualties onto a bus during the Preventative Aerospace Medicine Convention May 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The PAMACON involves ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Marines participate
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Marines participate in the Fallen/Suicide Law Enforcement Officer Ruck March at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for police week, May 15, 2019. National Police Week was first established i... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Burns, 18th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Burns, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician simulates life-saving procedures to a training dummy onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during an exercise Oct. 8, 2019, out ... More
Airman 1st Class Caleb Burgess, 67th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Caleb Burgess, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares tools for use during an annual "turkey shoot" weapons load competition July 16, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron train members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on the operation of a front-end loader during flightline repair training Feb. 28, 2018, at Kadena Ai... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sha’leah Paul, left, Airman
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sha’leah Paul, left, Airman 1st Class’ Ashley Cromwell, center, and Gabrielle McDowell, right, all 18th Medical Group medical material technicians, review a list of medical materials M... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Diaz de Leon, special
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Diaz de Leon, special mission aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, fires a GAU-18 machine gun aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 31, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Th... More
An Airman assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron,
An Airman assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, is worked on by a medical team member from the 353rd Special Operations Group, during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenario d... More
Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare
Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an F-15C Eagle oil sample for inspection. Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP) samples will be inspected for metal shavings and sediments to ensure the oil is... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Austin Hurley, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for flight April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS is one of two F-15 Eagle units in the Asian-Western Pacific area of ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the Port Dawg Memorial Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2019. The 733rd Air Mobility Squadron organized the event while the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron provided ... More
An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations
An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The 353rd Special Oper... More
Mario Damian, 18th Civil Engineer Group high voltage
Mario Damian, 18th Civil Engineer Group high voltage electrician leader, tests an infrared scanner on a power transformer April 17, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Infrared scanners are used to measure the amo... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, takes-off June 19, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-22 is being deployed under U.S. PACOM’s theater security package (TSP) progra... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee, 18th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, drains oil from a government operated vehicle Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintaining... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wirayut Sae-chu, 18th Equipment
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wirayut Sae-chu, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, checks the wiring on an MB-8 air compressor Dec. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The aer... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Security Forces
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in combatives training April 4, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security Forces Airmen must maintain a minimum of 40 hours of combative ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurora Ortiz, aerospace ground equipment journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, attempts a difficult route at a climbing gym Sep. 5, 2019, outside Kadena Ai... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Kelley, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Kelley, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, removes a blockage from the spray-tip of a water-jet cutting machine Aug. 20, 2018, at Kadena Air... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Smallwood, military
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Smallwood, military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, pets MWD Ayila during a MWD retirement ceremony July 26, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Ja... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 67th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, steps away from an F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron after marshaling it out to the taxiway during annual exerc... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Moss, 18th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Moss, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, inspects an M50 Joint Service General Protection Mask March 29, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The M50 JSGPM has a po... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Schafer, 18th Civil
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Schafer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, walks up a flight of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kade... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Robinson, aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Robinson, aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, lifts the neonatal transport system to be secured on the KC-135 Stratotanker d... More
Members from the U.S. Army, Marines, Japan Air Self-Defense
Members from the U.S. Army, Marines, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Air Force and Air Force National Guard from Michigan and Texas participated in the Joint and Coalition Chemical, Biological, Radiological and N... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Randy Maldonado, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Randy Maldonado, 18th Medical Group biomedical equipment technician, repairs a centrifuge March 21, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A centrifuge is used to separate the different c... More
More than 250 staff sergeants from around the 18th
More than 250 staff sergeants from around the 18th Wing celebrate their promotion to technical sergeant on Kadena Air Base, July 19, 2019. The promotees are charged with being their organizations’ technical exp... More
67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles, Kadena Air Base,
67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles, Kadena Air Base, Japan, take off for a mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2019. RF-A is conducted on the Joint Pacific Alaska Ran... More
Participants throw powder on each other during the
Participants throw powder on each other during the Hope Glows 5k Color Run April 28, 2018 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event featured a slip n' slide, black lights, UV color throw powder, and was to support S... More
Staff Sgt. Jonathon Simmons, 18th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Jonathon Simmons, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons standardization evaluator, inspects ammunition during an annual "turkey shoot" weapons load competition July 16, 2018, on Kadena Air Base,... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazo, 67th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazo, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, is evaluated as he prepares to move munitions to be loaded onto an F-15 Eagle during a load competition Oct.... More
U.S. Air Force Col. George Vogel, 18th Wing vice commander
U.S. Air Force Col. George Vogel, 18th Wing vice commander salutes Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena... More
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon prepares
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon prepares to perform refuel training with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The 909th ARS from Kadena... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Gonzales, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Gonzales, 18th Security Forces Squadron armorer, assembles an M240 machine gun during the Defenders Challenge Feb. 13, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This Defenders Chal... More
Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan, commander,
Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan, commander, addresses Japan Air Self Defense Force members at Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2018. Martinez visited the base to recognize the life saving actions and ... More
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An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron waits
An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron waits to pick up simulated survivors during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 9, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The exercise is designed to increase combat readiness and i... More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ryan Marr, 18th Medical Group
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Ryan Marr, 18th Medical Group pharmacy craftsman, processes prescriptions, June 8, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The pharmacy processes and fills prescriptions for hundreds of differ... More
Staff Sgt. Brent Abbott, 18th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Brent Abbott, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Peyton Green, 18th AMXS crew chief, replace a part on a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotan... More
The underside of an R-11 truck is displayed after being
The underside of an R-11 truck is displayed after being worked on, Dec. 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The refueling maintenance shop is an outlying vehicle maintenance shop of the 18th Logistics Readines... More
U.S. and Japan Air Self Defense Force service members
U.S. and Japan Air Self Defense Force service members listen to a briefing Nov. 28, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The individuals participated in a professional enhancement seminar as part of the 2018 Bilate... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a training exercise Oct. 3, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit th... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tomas Figueroa, 18 Civil
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tomas Figueroa, 18 Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, instructs a class on the inspection of the M50 Joint Service General Protection Mask March 29, 2018, at K... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a training exercise Oct. 03, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. One of the Eagle’s most important assets is the pulse-Doppler radar system, which ena... More
Two F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing,
Two F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fly during a training exercise Oct. 4, 2019. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16C Fighting Falcon can fly more than 500 ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Jan. 10, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Exercises like Rumrunner utilize agile combat employment ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander (left) and Brig. Gen. Joel Carey (middle) pass the guidon while Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham (right) stands at attention duri... More
A U.S. Air Force combat arms instructor assigned to
A U.S. Air Force combat arms instructor assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, checks a target during an Excellence in Competition shooting event, Sept. 18, 2019, at Kadena Air Base. The EIC is a compet... More
An F-15D Eagle sits in a protective aircraft shelter
An F-15D Eagle sits in a protective aircraft shelter during the first bilateral weapons load exchange between Kadena Air Base and the JASDF, May 23, 2019. The goal of the training is to accurately and safely lo... More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on the tarmac during pre-flight
An HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on the tarmac during pre-flight inspections May 8, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS, also known as the Jolly Green Giants, maintain a high tempo of operations and training ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knox, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knox, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight chief, is congratulated by Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Green, 18th Civil Engineer Group superintendent, Dec. 8, 2016, ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth O’Brien, special
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth O’Brien, special tactics section chief from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, stands in front of a zodiac boat at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2019. O’Brien was selected ... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Green, 18th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Green, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, communicates to evaluators during a casualty training scenario while onboard a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratota... More
Construction crews work on replacing doors to a hangar
Construction crews work on replacing doors to a hangar Nov. 1, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena airfield management oversees all construction and maintenance work done on the airfield to ensure safety an... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, left, speaks to members of the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association during a visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2018. The JAAGA s... More
A beaker of liquid oxygen sits filled July 27, 2018,
A beaker of liquid oxygen sits filled July 27, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron has the only operational cryogenic production plant in the entire U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Tanner, 18th Wing Vice
U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Tanner, 18th Wing Vice Commander, addresses 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders during the Final Guard Mount ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2019. The Final Guard Mou... More
An air filter is replaced as part of scheduled maintenance
An air filter is replaced as part of scheduled maintenance on a government operated vehicle Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. From ambulances to buses, and everything in between, the technicians from 1... More
A C-130J Super Hercules from the 374th Airlift Wing,
A C-130J Super Hercules from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, taxis to a parking spot on Kadena Air Base, Japan, for the third iteration of WestPac Rumrunner held Oct. 16, 2020. This exercise tes... More
A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle from Kadena Air
A 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle from Kadena Air Base, Japan, approaches a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-3 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska,... More
A runner exchanges high-five with Team Kadena members
A runner exchanges high-five with Team Kadena members during the Okinawa Marathon Feb. 16, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena AB has supported and strengthened relations with the local community through th... More
Blaire Bunn, a Wired Bean volunteer, pours dough into
Blaire Bunn, a Wired Bean volunteer, pours dough into containers during the Wired Bean Ohana Night Delivery event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2020. The Wired Bean volunteers prepared approximately 50 me... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dermayne Bullock (right),
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dermayne Bullock (right), an E-8C joint surveillance target attack radar system crew chief with the 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron, demonstrates proper aircraf... More
U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen
U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen and Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Seabees recycle asphalt during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise Nov. 18, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Joint... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keon Miller, special mission
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keon Miller, special mission aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, fires a GAU-18 machine gun aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 31, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers conduct parachute training April 24, 2017, above Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parachute capabilities enable Airmen and Soldiers to perform rescue operations and humanitar... More
Master Sgt. Sidney Crawford, 18th Force Support Squadron
Master Sgt. Sidney Crawford, 18th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, speaks with Command Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, command chief of Air Education and Training Command, during a distinguish... More
Attendees sign in for the "Operation That's My Dress"
Attendees sign in for the "Operation That's My Dress" event Sept. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event allows military personnel and spouses an opportunity to get a free ball gown, and provides inform... More
Camp Foster’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and families
Camp Foster’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and families who received support from the unit take a group photo during the NICU reunion April 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The NICU provides around-the-cloc... More
Crew chiefs assigned to the 18th Aircraft Maintenance
Crew chiefs assigned to the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle for a mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2019. The 18th AMXS maintains numerous F-15s, allowi... More
Members from 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare
Members from 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a refueling mission during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, Oct. 16, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aerial refueling magnifies the... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron comes lands duing a training exercise April 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing conducted a mission-focused exercise to ... More
Parade members pull a float across Kuko street at the
Parade members pull a float across Kuko street at the Okinawa International Carnival, Nov. 24, 2018, Okinawa City, Japan. The annual event helped showcase the partnership between the Okinawan people and U.S. fo... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Security
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, explains the rules with a U.S. Marine assigned to the Provost Marshal Office during a stress fire competition May 17, 2019, at Kadena Air B... More
U.S. Air Force emergency responders treat a simulated
U.S. Air Force emergency responders treat a simulated victim during an active shooter scenario as part of a mission focused exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2014. The active shooter exercise was one ... More
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and Japanese Air
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-15 Eagles fly in formation during bi-lateral training Dec. 4, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The F-35A is deployed under the U.S. Pacific... More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Montgomery, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Montgomery, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO-in-charge of plans and programs, controls Pluggy, an interactive fire hydrant, during a fire safety demonstration Aug. 24, 2018, at Kadena Air Base... More
More than 250 staff sergeants from around the 18th
More than 250 staff sergeants from around the 18th Wing celebrate their promotion to technical sergeant on Kadena Air Base, July 19, 2019. The promotees are charged with being their organizations’ technical exp... More
Children play in a bouncy house during a fire safety
Children play in a bouncy house during a fire safety demonstration Aug. 24, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The demonstration showcased how to put out a common house fire, as well as a bouncy house, Pluggy (an... More
A Royal Australian Air Force member marshals for a
A Royal Australian Air Force member marshals for a RAAF AP-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft Oct. 3, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AP-3C Orion project began in the early 1990s. (U.S. Air Force photo by S... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Kovach, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Kovach, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, places a tourniquet on the simulated patient’s arm during the Defenders Challenge Feb. 13, 2020, at Kadena Air ... More