General Jerome F. O'Malley, Commander in CHIEF of the Pacific Air Forc...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joe Coleman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More
Major General (MGEN) Craven C. Rogers Jr., vice commander in chief, Pa...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Kurt Vail Release Status: Released ... More
Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Robin Olaes, USAF, (left), and AIRMAN First ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More
United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander
United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. 7th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy and Lt. Gen. Wang-keon Lee, ROK Air Force Operations Command commander, speak to Kore... 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
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
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Kolo, 673rd Dental
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Kolo, 673rd Dental Squadron dental technician deployed from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, applies fluoride to a patient’s teeth during Pacific Angel 16-2 on June ... 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
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
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
A pilot shows parts of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster
A pilot shows parts of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III to Prince ‘Abdul Wakeelat as he sits in the cockpit Dec. 4 at Rimba Air Base, Brunei, during the 4th Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense... 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
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
Distinguished guests feel the effects of an MV-22B
Distinguished guests feel the effects of an MV-22B Osprey banking in a demonstration flight Dec. 5 at Rimba Air Base, Brunei, during the 4th Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and Confe... 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
A commercial aircraft takes off at Misawa Air Base,
A commercial aircraft takes off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2017. While the flightline is closed, Misawa residents can fly commercially to Yokota Air Base, Japan, and use the space-available program ava... 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
Carefully organized electrical cables lay in an underground
Carefully organized electrical cables lay in an underground circuit board July, 24, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th CES constantly repair and replace damaged or dated cables to ensure Team Kadena has ... 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
An 18th Security Forces training instructor explains
An 18th Security Forces training instructor explains the importance of communication and teamwork during force-on-force training April 20, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The instructors stressed the importanc... 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
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
Members of the FY16 Young Alaka’i leader development
Members of the FY16 Young Alaka’i leader development program beat the sunrise for an intense morning physical training session at Hickam Beach Park on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 14, 2016. The 34 top-p... 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
Members of the 18th Wing Chapel Office brief simulated
Members of the 18th Wing Chapel Office brief simulated evacuees about chapel services available during the noncombatant evacuation operation portion of a routine exercise Dec. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan... 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, perform an engine power run Jan. 25, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Ja... 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
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
Forward area refueling point team members from the
Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel a Navy HH-60 Sea Hawk during nighttime training operations Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is ... 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
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
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 Staff Sgt. Josh Meints and Airman 1st
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josh Meints and Airman 1st Class Nicholas Schafer, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chiefs, salute after replacing outgoing 18th Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish’s... 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
A Security Policeman wears a gas mask and is armed with an M16A1 rifle...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PEACEKEEPER Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David Craft, USAF Rele... More
A specially-modified Flight Systems, Inc., F-86 Sabre aircraft with a ...
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
SENIOR AIRMAN Ken Tockey, an air transportation specialists from the 3...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More
Mr. James Tapp Jr. (left) and his dad, retired US Army Air Force (USAA...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 15 AW Scene Camera Operator: Eddie F... More
U.S. Air Force GEN. Paul Hester (sitting), Commander, Pacific Air Forc...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More
Soldiers from Task Force Talon, 94th Army Air and Missile
Soldiers from Task Force Talon, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, who are forward-deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, listen to guest speaker, U.S Air Force chaplain Maj. Buddy Walker, 36th Wing... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victor Estupinan, motorcycle
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victor Estupinan, motorcycle rider, performs a pre-ride inspection checklist on his bike during an 18th Wing annual motorcycle safety brief March 9, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Wi... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cinthya Barber, 353rd
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cinthya Barber, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron maintenance management analysis apprentice, writes down a response to a question posed during Green Dot Key Influenc... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron lands on the runway June 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena is the Keystone of the Pacific, with F-15s capable of supporting multiple mi... More
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter’s helmet
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter’s helmet and equipment sit on the floor during annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Local firefighters observed live fire and fir... More
An F-15 Eagle ejection seat sits in the 18th Component
An F-15 Eagle ejection seat sits in the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron egress shop at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2018. Members of egress ensure the safety of pilots by making sure the ejection seats a... More
Avery Edwards paints at Wakaba Child Development Center
Avery Edwards paints at Wakaba Child Development Center at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2018. There are several CDC’s on base that provide a creative learning environment for children of military members. (... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Bennett, Senior
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Bennett, Senior Airman Brandon Carson, and Staff Sgt. Jason Sirmons, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members, prepare to begin a quarterly weapons lo... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct paradrop training at
U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct paradrop training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29, 2019. Per bilateral agreements between the U.S. and Japan, Kadena AB is used as an alternate location when the primary overlan... More
U.S. Air Force Airman Javier Gomez, 18th Civil Engineer
U.S. Air Force Airman Javier Gomez, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, prepares a Pierce Enforcer for use Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. While on standby, the Pierce Enforcer undergoes multipl... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, signs Senior Airman Below-The-Zone paperwork Dec. 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Ditore makes Airmen his top priority as Kadena’s ... More
Marines stand in formation as the 18th Medical Group
Marines stand in formation as 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... More
Residents of Chatan Town grab cups of water as they
Residents of Chatan Town grab cups of water as they make their way through Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of a bilateral tsunami evacuation exercise Dec. 4, 2016. Preparation is invaluable when the need to res... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Brockham and
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Brockham and Staff Sgt. Craig Schutte, 33rd Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians, inspect a flight helmet March 15, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircre... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson and Tech. Sgt.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson and Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons technicians, ready a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun to be loaded onto an HH-60 Pave Ha... 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, inspects rotor blades in preparation for flight during a battalion collective training exercise July 31, 2017, at Kadena Air... 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. Airmen from the 18th SFS practice combative techniques to maintain confi... More
F-15C Eagles taxi down the runway on Kadena Air Base,
F-15C Eagles taxi down the runway on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Apr. 9, 2020. The F-15C Eagle is a maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. In order to ensur... More
Col. Jay Veeder, commander of the 18th Medical Group,
Col. Jay Veeder, commander of the 18th Medical Group, took a moment to show his appreciation and thank the Marine Corps Installations Pacific on MCAS Futenma, Japan for their COVID-19 response efforts, Oct. 26,... More
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Royal Australian Air
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Daniel McCormack and his dog “Outlaw” conclude a short demonstration in detecting human scent during COPE NORTH 17 at Andersen Air... More