Captain John Chilcute foreground, and Captain Doug Fish work the E-3A ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPE NORTH '82-1A Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Linda Snyder Release... More
An air-to-air left front view of two F-15 Eagle aircraft from the 18th...
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CAPT. Donald E. Link, navigator, plots the course for an Sentry Airbor...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Lee Schading Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An air-to-air left side view of an F-15 Eagle aircraft assigned to the...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Donald S. Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A General Electric repairman services a radio at Kadena Air Base. The ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Donald S. Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More
Civilian workmen at the Foremost dairy prepare an order while an airma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Donald S. Mcmichael Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More
Four F-15C Eagle aircraft of the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing (18th TFW)...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WILLIAM TELL '84 State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Donald S. Mcmichael Release Status: Release... More
Members of the 81st Tactical Control Flight, Kadena Air Base, Japan, e...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David N. Craft Release Status: Released ... More
STAFF SGT. Darold Homes talks on a telephone at the operations desk of...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. C.H. Rudisill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More
Maintenance personnel in Detachment 1, 18th Operations Group, push an ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. C. H. Rudisill Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More
A paratrooper from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron (STS), Kadena Ai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE '94 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Tim Neville Release Status: Released to Public Com... More
MASTER SGT. Danny Likovich helps maintain one of the 18th Wing's F-15 ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. John Mcdowell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More
A crew chief guides an F-15 Eagle aircraft into a hangar at Kadena Air...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA V. Wilson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More
Straight on medium close-up from the waist up of USAF SENIOR AIRMAN, M...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: AIR EXPEDITIONARY FORCE #5 Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Cohen Young,... More
US Air Force Technical Sergeant Jeff Rickards, 18th Maintenance Squadr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Release... More
US Marines Corps General James L. Jones Commandant of the Marine Corps...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL David M. Roth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
US Air Force Airmen from the 320th STS (Strategic Training Squadron) i...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Victor Owens, USAF Release Status: Released ... More
Members of the Kadena Air Base Community Action Council, Youth Center ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Kathy Norfleet, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More
A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 7th Air Lift Sqadron, 62nd Ai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Marvin Krause, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 7th Air Lift Sqadron, 62nd Ai...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Marvin Krause, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An F-15 Strike Eagle pilot from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, prepa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Scottie T. Mccord, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More
Two F-15 Eagle aircraft's from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air B...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
During EXERCISE DESERT RESCUE IX, STAFF Sergeant (SSgt) Lee T. Gaudrea...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DERERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More
5th Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Paul Hester, (foreground) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Marvin Krause, USAF Release St... More
Sergeant First Class (SFC) McRae, USA, US Army Honor Guard, renders a ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACOM Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mary L. Smith, USAF Release St... More
US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Alan Wieder (center), Co...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release... More
US Air Force (USAF) aircraft maintenance members, deployed to the 363r...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
While on a TDY (Temporary Duty) for RECEPTION STAGING ONWARD MOVEMENT ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Efren Lopez, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
US Air Force (USAF) Pararescue Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron (R...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: S... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Wallace C. Gregson, J...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: III MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Shane A. Austin, USMC Releas... More
US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Jeffery Remington, left, ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: III MEF Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Shane A. Austin, USMC Releas... More
US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Thomas B. Fargo, Commander, US Pacific Com...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Shane A. Austin, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
An F-15 Eagle fighter from the 44th Fighter Squadron (FS), Kadena Air ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 44th Fighter Sqd Scene Camera Operator: SS... More
US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Richard Reed, downloads m...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAFF Scene Camera Operator: SRA Mercedes Mcalister USAF Releas... More
US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jamie Schwilk, a cable anten...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Anika Williams, USAF Release S... More
US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CPT) Richard Tatum, Chaplain, lifts USAF ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dennis J. Henry Jr., USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More
040824-F-4418F-007 (Aug. 24, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) MAJ. Dave Parlot...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Maritza Freeland, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More
040824-F-9995T-005 (Aug. 24, 2004)Tetsoru Hayashi, a Japanese national...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Heather L. Tower, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
040826-F-4863M-127 (Aug. 26, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) Security Forces ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Mercedes Mcalister, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kaden...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Airfield Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena Air...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Michael Pallazola, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More
U.S. Air Force MAJ. Steve Walker (extreme right), an HH-60 Pavehawk he...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Katunayake Air Force Base Country: Sri Lanka (LKA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More
A U.S. Air Force firefighter attired in protective suit, from the 18th...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Gary M. Edwards, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More
US Navy (USN) Culinary SPECIALIST Third (CS3) Class Guangfeng Zhou ass...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ronald Gutridge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More
Japanese athletes and their helpers run the 30m dash
Japanese athletes and their helpers run the 30m dash during the Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 5, 2011, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. This year marks the 12th annual KSO, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Tami Rougeau, exercise coordinator,
U.S. Air Force Col. Tami Rougeau, exercise coordinator, Air Mobility Command, speaks with Lt. Col. Lieselotte Kennedy, observer/controller, trainer, 34th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Neal Miest, 961st Airborne Air
U.S. Air Force Capt. Neal Miest, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron contingency flight commander and senior director, looks across the cabin of an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft before... More
Members of the Hispanic Heritage Committee pose for
Members of the Hispanic Heritage Committee pose for a group photo before kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month at the base exchange on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2014. The event was held to kick off the he... More
Auska Itoman, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, thows
Auska Itoman, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, thows a frisbee during the Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 7, 2015 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO is sponsored by the 18th Wing and the Friends of Kadena Special... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jens Kaiser, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, certifies documents in the Automated Business Service System Oct. 25, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ABSS system manages... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Petty, 18th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Petty, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron allied trades NCO in charge, dons protective equipment April 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petty helped spearhead the 18 LRS’s new... More
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
Servicemembers from all branches participate in a fitness
Servicemembers from all branches participate in a fitness challenge during the Okinawa Joint Professional Military Education Experience April 3, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With the military becoming more ... 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
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chipper Campbell, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chipper Campbell, 18th Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician from Nacogdoches, Texas, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week for the week of Dec. 23-27... 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
Members from Kadena participate in the Martin Luther
Members from Kadena participate in the Martin Luther King 5K run at the Risner gym on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2013. The run was the opening event to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and more than ... 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
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ashley Stansberry, flight nurse,
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ashley Stansberry, flight nurse, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, conducts a preflight briefing at Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La., March ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erica Mun, 18th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erica Mun, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment technician, shows a child the correct way to wear mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) gear at ... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Koji Imaki,
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Koji Imaki, Air Defense Command, Defense and Operations Division chief, tours a U.S. Air Force F-35-A Lightning II during a tour January 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japa... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Kileleman, 44th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Kileleman, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, uses a combined aircrew system tester to check an anti-gravity suit Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Ai... More
Residents of Chatan make their way through Kadena Air
Residents of Chatan make their way through Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of a bilateral tsunami exercise Feb. 28, 2018. Security Forces personnel provided gate entry to all participants and provided escorts a... 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
OKINAWA, Japan (June 3, 2019) Aviation Electrician’s
OKINAWA, Japan (June 3, 2019) Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd class Theresa Daniels performs the National Anthem during the change of command ceremony for Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, J... 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 Senior Airman Garrett Merryman, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Garrett Merryman, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration journeyman, warns a simulated suspicious person during Defensive Fighting Pos... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, U.S. Forces
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, thanks Kadena's recent top performers during a coin presentation on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2014. During Angelella's... More
A taiko drummer performs during a Kadena Town Eisa
A taiko drummer performs during a Kadena Town Eisa Festival in Kadena Cho, Okinawa, Aug. 29, 2015. Taiko drums have been used in Japanese religious ceremonies and celebrations for more than 2,000 years. (U.S. A... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Security Forces
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron practice combatives June 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training was conducted to prepare six 18th SFS Airmen for the 2018 Defenders Challe... More
181113-N-KG618-1085 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13,
181113-N-KG618-1085 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks with Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), A... 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
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Stevens, aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Stevens, aeromedical service journeyman, from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, builds a stanchion during a field exercise at the Joint Read... More
A 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator positions
A 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator positions the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel an F-15C Eagle during a refueling mission April 20, 2016, near Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909t... 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
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright),
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright), speaks to members of the Wired Bean about resiliency June 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Wired Bean offers Airmen an alcohol-free, tobacco-free, a... More
A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle taxis on the flightline
A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle taxis on the flightline during a no-notice exercise Oct. 13, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena AB is home to the U.S. Air Force’s largest combat wing with a fleet of more... More
U.S. Marines and Airmen participate in a tug-of-war
U.S. Marines and Airmen participate in a tug-of-war competition during an Okinawa Joint Experience course April 2, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The four-day course brought together more than 50 noncommissio... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel Zavala Perez,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel Zavala Perez, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft armaments system technician from Albuquerque, New Mexico, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week fo... More
Staff Sgt. Zach Webster, 459th Airlift Squadron flight
Staff Sgt. Zach Webster, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, assesses an internal rescue hoist for simulation aboard UH-1N Iroquois helicopter over Sagami Depot, Sagamihara Japan, November 2, 2020. The fore... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Sebring, 18th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Sebring, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, reviews the mobility bag requirements with Senior Airman Ben Johnson, 18th LRS refueling unit operator,... More
Airmen from the 18th Maintenance Squadron maintain
Airmen from the 18th Maintenance Squadron maintain an F-15C Eagle Mar. 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintenance Airmen require precise attention to detail since proper maintenance can mean the difference... More
U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group deployed
U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group deployed aircraft ground response element team members shoot targets during firearms training June 26, 2017, at the Hansen Range, Camp Hansen, Japan.The DAGRE team ... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Officer Candidate
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Officer Candidate School cadets, instructors and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Chandler Bishop, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle fighter pilot, pose for a photo together in front of a... 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
Akihito Ueshiro walks with a Japanese interpreter and
Akihito Ueshiro walks with a Japanese interpreter and Hugger in the parade during the opening ceremony of the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Nov. 17, 2012. More than 1,500 artists and a... More
Local community members line the street to watch the
Local community members line the street to watch the performers at a Kadena Town Eisa Festival in Kadena Cho, Okinawa, Aug. 29, 2015. Eisa festivals are held after Obon, a three-day Okinawan holiday which celeb... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Logistics Readiness
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron applies anti-corrosion chemicals April 6, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The product provides a thin layer of protection over bare metal or p... 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 Airman 1st Class William Vonghamchanh,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Vonghamchanh, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, prepares the missile launcher of an F-15C Eagle during the annual weapons load competition at Kadena Air Ba... More
Mark Waycaster, Marine Corps Community Services tour
Mark Waycaster, Marine Corps Community Services tour guide, explains the Battle of Okinawa to cadets from the Australian Defence Force Academy while standing on a former Japanese machine gun bunker April 9, 201... 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
An observer/controller, trainer member, U.S. Air Force
An observer/controller, trainer member, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Artemus Armas, medical director, Headquarters, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base Ill., takes notes during a preflight briefing at Joint R... More