U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, discusses a range of topics with leadership from the Camp Foster Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25, 2019. They showcased their partnership... More
U.S. Air Force Team Kadena First Sergeants carry ammo
U.S. Air Force Team Kadena First Sergeants carry ammo cans during the physical portion of the Shogun Challenge for the 2019 Police Week May 14, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each team consisted of four members fro... More
An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing,
An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, flies during a training exercise Oct. 04, 2019. In an air combat role, the F-16C's maneuverability and combat radius excee... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dayanna Crothers, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dayanna Crothers, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-15 weapons load crew member from Cameron, North Carolina, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week for the week o... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Sujack, 18th Aerospace
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Sujack, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician from Monterey, California, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week for the week of Dec. 2-6, 201... More
Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy, 18th Wing commander, greets
Brig. Gen. Matt Molloy, 18th Wing commander, greets special needs athletes and artists as they arrive at the Risner Fitness Center for the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17,... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Carl Impastato, flight nurse, 43rd
U.S. Air Force Maj. Carl Impastato, flight nurse, 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Pope Army Airfield, N.C., guides airmen carrying a simulated patient on a litter aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Re... More
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ksana Bialick,
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ksana Bialick, aeromedical service journeyman, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Danielle Cooper, flight nurse, 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Pope Army Airfield, N.C., strap ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Dietrich, Third
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Dietrich, Third Marine Division Headquarters Battalion Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear platoon, talks about the different CBRN equipment Marines utilize during ... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Pete Gawor, 44th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Pete Gawor, 44th Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, shows Kadena Middle School students the underbelly of an F-15C Eagle, March 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena Middle School stude... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Allen, 353rd
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Allen, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Electronic Warfare Systems apprentice prepares to work on electronic warfare systems, April 4, 2018, at Kadena Air Ba... More
An F-86F Sabre sits on display Jan. 7, 2019, at Kadena
An F-86F Sabre sits on display Jan. 7, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-86F was a premiere fighter during the Korean conflict and flew out of Kadena AB from 1953 to 1958. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman... 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. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of maneuverability and acce... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deven Johnson, 18th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Deven Johnson, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels hydrant supervisor, lifts a 90-lb. hose during a Forward Area Refueling Point tryout event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 20... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Conner Worthington,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Conner Worthington, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, attaches fuel lines March 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Up-to-date maintenance is key... More
U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen from the 18th
U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hammer in stakes to secure a mobile aircraft arresting system during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Th... 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
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
Makoto Otsuka, director general of the Holocaust Education
Makoto Otsuka, director general of the Holocaust Education Center in Hiroshima, Japan, holds up a picture of Anne Frank, a prominent and well-known victim of the Holocaust, May 2, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japa... More
U.S. Army Private Tatsuo “Jimmy” Schwartz poses for
U.S. Army Private Tatsuo “Jimmy” Schwartz poses for an official photo in his dress uniform. Schwartz has worked for the Department of Defense for more than 50 years.
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle crewchiefs from the 67th
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle crewchiefs from the 67th Fighter Squadron prepare F-15s for takeoff during a no-notice exercise Oct. 13, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena AB F-15 Eagle crew chiefs train night-an... More
Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron egress shop perform a visual inspection of an ejection seat Feb. 7, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Egress is a specialized career field and requires attenti... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron help train members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on backwater equipment Feb. 28, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES worked closely wi... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashley Cromwell, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ashley Cromwell, 18th Medical Group medical material technician, stacks boxes of medical supplies March 21, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Medical materials go through the ware... More
A U.S. Air Force 18th Security Forces Airman and Japan
A U.S. Air Force 18th Security Forces Airman and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member capture the simulated enemy combatant's flag during force-on-force training April 20, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Two... More
Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and members of Team Kadena prepare for the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Firefighters par... More
18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog,
18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, Biba, bites U.S Air Force Senior Airman James Burger, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, Nov. 21, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Th... More
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing,
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, to refuel during a 32-hour round-trip sortie to cond... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Bland, 18th Medical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Bland, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, secures a pallet of supplies onto a truck during a medical material distribution exercise July 13, 2017, at Kad... More
Japan Air Self Defense Force members identify important
Japan Air Self Defense Force members identify important information by marking a map during a bilateral exchange Jan. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. JASDF and their United States Air Force counterparts ga... More
Dirtboys from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron dig
Dirtboys from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron dig a hole March 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Dirtboys work with the explosive ordnance disposal team to ensure explosives are safely disposed of. (U.S... More
U.S Air Force Senior Airman Rodulfo Castro, 18th Aerospace
U.S Air Force Senior Airman Rodulfo Castro, 18th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician poses next to Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Meters July 17, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephon Sharief, 909th Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephon Sharief, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, works to refuel an F-15C Eagle as part of exercise Steel Tiger Nov. 1, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS uses... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Antoinio Arnold, 18th Operation
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Antoinio Arnold, 18th Operation Support Squadron chief of intel readiness, receives an award from Mr. Shigeru Iwasaki, Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association president, during the 2... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Amy Nordquist, Observer/Controller,
U.S. Air Force Capt. Amy Nordquist, Observer/Controller, Trainer, observes Airmen as they perform self-aid-buddy-care upon a simulated casualty following at Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La., Feb.... More
A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and
A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle and U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 27 and 102 (VFA-27, VFA-102) F/A-18 Super Hornets, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, fly in formation during a... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Green, 18th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Green, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities NCO in charge, shows a tank vault to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Staff College members April 27, 2017, at Kadena ... More
U.S Air Force Senior Airman Rodulfo Castro, 18th Aerospace
U.S Air Force Senior Airman Rodulfo Castro, 18th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, relays the current flag condition to the Command Post July 17, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japa... More
Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan, commander,
Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan, commander, attends a briefing at Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2018. Martinez visited the base to recognize the life saving actions and role of the rescue squadron ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Peterson, special mission
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Peterson, special mission aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, lowers the hoist aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a combat search and rescue trai... More
U.S. Marine Corps dog tags hang from a memorial to
U.S. Marine Corps dog tags hang from a memorial to the fallen Marines of the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945 at the top of Mount Suribachi on the island July 26, 2012. American casualties had reached more t... More
An 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk lands on the
An 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk lands on the flightline during a wing-wide training exercise April 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS specializes in water survival, search and rescue, clo... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul Roberts, 33rd HMU HH-60G
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul Roberts, 33rd HMU HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, perform a 600-hour phase inspection Jan. 10, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the phase inspection crewchiefs examine every in... More
Air traffic controllers with the 18th Operations Support
Air traffic controllers with the 18th Operations Support Squadron, monitor and direct the airfield at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2018. Air traffic control relies on precise communication for success of the... More
An F-15C Eagle flies during routine training Dec. 11,
An F-15C Eagle flies during routine training Dec. 11, 2018, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Both the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena AB play a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free and... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Murvich, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Murvich, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team member, prepares a fuel line for use during the third iteration of Exercise WestPac Rumrunner ... More
Attendees listen to an announcement during a Key Spouse
Attendees listen to an announcement during a Key Spouse appreciation luncheon March 2, 2018 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Key Spouses are commander-appointed and serve as a resource to command teams in an effort t... More
Xiomara Carrion, 18th Wing Judge Advocate discharge
Xiomara Carrion, 18th Wing Judge Advocate discharge clerk, assists students from Amelia Earhart Intermediate School during “Law Day” May 4, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Students worked together as the diffe... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Stefanie Ledford, flight nurse,
U.S. Air Force Capt. Stefanie Ledford, flight nurse, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, communicates on her headset during blackout conditions on board a C-130 Hercules aircraft above... More
Members of the 18th Medical Group assemble a tent near
Members of the 18th Medical Group assemble a tent near the flightline Jan. 25, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The setting up of En Route Patient Staging Systems is part of a field training exercise. (U.S. Air... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, looks out over the ocean while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 25, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd and 31st RQS both share the... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Auggie Toppo, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Auggie Toppo, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, controls the refueling of an F-15C Eagle from an R-11 Refueler at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of the 353rd Specia... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tychaun Kingston, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, Senior Airman Devon Moore, 67th AMU crew chief, and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Peppler, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 1... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Coles, left, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Coles, left, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, and Airman 1st Class Matthew Dinlocker, 18th SFS response force member, watch as an F-15 Eagle prepares to ... More
Airman 1st Class Justice Moore, 18th Force Support
Airman 1st Class Justice Moore, 18th Force Support Squadron food services apprentice, whips up some mashed potatoes July 13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Marshall Dining Facility is the primary place fo... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, walks up a flight of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Ka... More
An F-100 Super Sabre sits on display Jan. 7, 2019,
An F-100 Super Sabre sits on display Jan. 7, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-100 flew extensively over South Vietnam as the Air Force’s primary close air support jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1s... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Rey, military working
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Rey, military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, receives a certificate of retirement on behalf of MWD Judi during a MWD retirement ceremony... More
Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron
Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron and 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit service an F-15 Eagle during joint aircraft training July 16, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Hush houses, which are built... More
A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group deployed
A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group deployed aircraft ground response element team member loads rounds into a magazine during firearm training June 26, 2017, at the Hansen Range, Camp Hansen, Japan.... More
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member prepares to fill a hole with explosives March, 14, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. EOD ensures any expired or deteriorating explosives ar... More
U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen take turns
U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen take turns jumping over a rope during the Okinawa Joint Fitness Challenge Sept. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The jump rope challenge required all 48 students t... More
A sign warns of explosive munitions during a load
A sign warns of explosive munitions during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units competed against one another to test their skills and efficie... More
18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog,
18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, KitKat, chases after Shitetsu Hirata, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog assistant trainer Nov. 21, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Military ... More
U.S. and Japan Air Self Defense Force service members
U.S. and Japan Air Self Defense Force service members play a game of gatorball Nov. 27, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The participants came together for the 2018 Bilateral Exchange over a period of 10 days f... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Edwards, fire
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Edwards, fire emergency services driver operator assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, gives an informational brief prior to a hazardous material training exercise J... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle taxis on the flightline
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle taxis on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 12, 2019. Kadena employs F-15s to maintain a presence of air superiority, helping America and its allies to sustain a free and... More
Airmen from the 17th Special Operations Squadron and
Airmen from the 17th Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team members prepare an MC-130J Commando II to deliver fuel during nighttime training Aug. 17,... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary McGrail, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary McGrail, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions storage crew member, calls out serial numbers to Senior Airman Roderick Harris, 18th MUNS munitions storage crew member, Dec. 1... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Valdez, 34th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Valdez, 34th Aircraft Maintenance unit crew chief, renders a salute to Maj. Matthew Olson, F-35A Lightning II pilot from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 25, 2018, at Kadena Ai... More
U.S. and Japanese Airmen and family members conduct
U.S. and Japanese Airmen and family members conduct dragon boat training March 22, 2018, at Naha Air Base, Japan. The annual dragon boat race features military and civilian teams from all over Okinawa and enabl... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Suzanne Attridge, 18th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Suzanne Attridge, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, instructs fellow airmen on the procedures for erecting a tent at Joint Readiness Training Cente... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sheyden Turner, 18th Civil
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sheyden Turner, 18th Civil Engineer Group pavements and construction craftsman, operates a front-end loader during a parking lot expansion project April 16, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, J... More
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Devin Elliott, 44th
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Devin Elliott, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, performs a post-flight check on a F-15C Eagle Nov. 1, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Performing ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Kadena Honor Guard present
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Kadena Honor Guard present the U.S., Japanese, and Air Force flags during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The change of command i... More
Zachary Mohn, contracted field team aircraft worker,
Zachary Mohn, contracted field team aircraft worker, inspects and washes an F-15 Eagle during the washing process, Feb. 26, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As a whole, the Department of Defense spends nearly $... More
A member from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron
A member from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducted a forward area refueling exercise along with U.S. Navy 85th Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron during exercise Talisman Sab... More
Spectators of the 2nd Quarter Weapons Load Completion
Spectators of the 2nd Quarter Weapons Load Completion cheer on the competitors June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition was held between the 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units and the 120... More
U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan Sgt. Reymark Racadio,
U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan Sgt. Reymark Racadio, UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief, coordinates cargo sling loading during a battalion collective training exercise July 31, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. U... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes-off Nov. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While a first in-theater for the F-35A, the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B variant has been stati... More
Members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force watch the
Members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force watch the operation of compact tractor loaders with wheel saws during flightline repair training Feb. 28, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The bilateral training was ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dungan, 353rd Special
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Dungan, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Electronic Warfare Systems craftsman and Airman First Class Anthony Allen, 353rd SOMXS EW systems apprentice work together ... More
U.S. and Japanese elementary school teachers participate
U.S. and Japanese elementary school teachers participate in group activities during We Can bilateral training at the Ryukyu Middle School, Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 24, 2019. The training is in support of Jap... More
U.S. Air Force cable and antenna maintenance technicians
U.S. Air Force cable and antenna maintenance technicians from the 18th Communications Squadron train alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force professionals during a bilateral training exercise at Kadena Air Base,... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron walk toward a simulated spill during a hazardous material training exercise July 11, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Level A suit worn dur... More
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron are prepared for flight by 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is a classic war-... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justine Sunny and Staff
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justine Sunny and Staff Sgt. Jason Jones, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team crew members, load an AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile to an F-15 Eagle... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Security Forces
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 18th Security Forces Squadron rides an all-terrain vehicle Jan. 25, 2018, during ATV training at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th SFS uses ATVs during special events and to help... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Anderson (left)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Anderson (left) and Senior Airman Christoffer Horner, 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit KC-135R crew chiefs, monitor aircraft instruments during an engine power run Jan. 25, ... More
A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group deployed
A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group deployed aircraft ground response element team member shoots a target during firearms training June 26, 2017, at the Hansen Range, Camp Hansen, Japan. (U.S. Air F... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron refuels
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refuleing Squadron April 15, 2019, during a routine training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th... More
Members of the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate
Members of the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in a unit P.T .session Jan. 31, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In additional to helping service members meet their individual fitness needs, the Risne... More
Lt. Col. Steven Neill, U.S. Army military judge, listens
Lt. Col. Steven Neill, U.S. Army military judge, listens to the procedings in the courtroom during a mock trial June 29, 2018 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The mock trial was a part of the Military Justice Symposi... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Welsh, 67th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Welsh, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew chief, prepares an F-15C Eagle during the annual weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2019. Members in th... More
Team Kadena’s newest master sergeant selects pose for
Team Kadena’s newest master sergeant selects pose for a photo at the Rocker Enlisted Club on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2019. More than 100 technical sergeants from around the 18th Wing were selected in th... 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 Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing gather
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing gather for the Final Gaurdmount ceremony in memory of fallen Air Force military police officers, May 17, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Fallen Airmen included n... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker flies during routine training
A KC-135 Stratotanker flies during routine training Dec. 11, 2018, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th Air Refueling Squadron helps ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing air refueling to U.S., ... More
U.S. Air Force military personnel prepare to set up
U.S. Air Force military personnel prepare to set up an Alaskan tent during a field exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Fort Polk, La., March 14, 2014. Service members at JRTC 14-05 are educa... More