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 Col. Tony Lombardo, commander assigned
U.S. Air Force Col. Tony Lombardo, commander assigned to the 18th Maintenance Group, briefs Japan Air Self-Defense Force members and 18th MXG personnel before a bilateral training exercise May 23, 2019, on Kade... 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 31st RQS consists of combat resc... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmyn Yoder, nondestructive
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmyn Yoder, nondestructive inspection apprentice assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates how to use the stationary magnetic particle inspection unit d... 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 Brooke Griffin, 909th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brooke Griffin, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-15C Eagle April 15, 2019, during a routine training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS... 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 HH-6... More
Two Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcons fly during
Two Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcons fly during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The Fighting Falcon's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick ... More
Amanda Ladefoged, a Wired Bean volunteer, portions
Amanda Ladefoged, a Wired Bean volunteer, portions food into containers during the Wired Bean Ohana Night Delivery event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2020. The Wired Bean volunteers have been preparing m... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alfredo Cruz Perez,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alfredo Cruz Perez, F-15C Eagle assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, communicates with a pilot July 2, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. ... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron July 10, 2019, during a training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-1... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gaige Clidinst, 33rd
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gaige Clidinst, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator from Columbus, Indiana, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week for the week of Feb. 10 to 14, 2020, at K... More
Ms. Krista Hurley, Department of Defense Education
Ms. Krista Hurley, Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific South District Superintendent’s Office instructional systems specialist, shares her experience during the Women's Leadership Panel at Kadena A... More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk is capable of performing peacetime operations such as civil... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman fires an M16A2 rifle during
A U.S. Air Force Airman fires an M16A2 rifle during an Excellence in Competition shooting event, Sept. 18, 2019, at Kadena Air Base. The EIC is a competition designed to build morale and give troops an opportun... More
Volunteers pose for a photo during the Wired Bean Ohana
Volunteers pose for a photo during the Wired Bean Ohana Night Delivery event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 27, 2020. The volunteers prepare and deliver meals for new Airmen placed on restriction of movement (... More
The mannequin of an infant patient lies inside the
The mannequin of an infant patient lies inside the neonatal transport system during a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit transportation course June 5, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The NICU transportation course g... 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
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 44th FS at Kadena AB plays a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Decker, south aerospace
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Decker, south aerospace ground equipment section chief assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates how to use the hydraulic test stand during a bilateral tra... More
Two F-15C Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron fly
Two F-15C Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron fly 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
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon performs
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon performs refuel training with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The 909th A... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Peterson, special
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Peterson, special mission aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, affixes a fast-rope to an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of ... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a routine training exercise April 15, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Nacey, 18th Equipment
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Nacey, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structual maintenance craftsman, cuts a piece of metal at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. The 18th EMS provides maintena... 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
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
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 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
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
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
U.S. Air Force Airman Staff Sgt. Jeremy Devlin, 44th
U.S. Air Force Airman Staff Sgt. Jeremy Devlin, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, secures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during initial certification training at Kaden... 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
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nakayla Aytch, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nakayla Aytch, 18th Dental Squadron dental assistant from San Antonio, Texas, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week for the week of April 6 to 10, 2020, at Kadena Ai... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kyle Kirts (left) and
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Kyle Kirts (left) and Brady Motes (right), assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structual maintenance journeymen, operate a production tube bender at Kade... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron disengages
An F-15C Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron disengages from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron May 27, 2020, during a training exercise out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15C Eagle ... More
Airmen demonstrate the two-man carry technique during
Airmen demonstrate the two-man carry technique during Ability to Survive and Operate training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2019. Self-Aid and Buddy Care, an essential part of survival for Airmen, is bas... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Diana Garcia-Ferrufino,
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Diana Garcia-Ferrufino, nondestructive inspection journeyman assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, performs a metals check using the joint oil analysis program during... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron prepares to refuel 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... 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
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 44th FS at Kadena AB plays a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Decker, south aerospace
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Decker, south aerospace ground equipment section chief assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates how to use the hydraulic test stand during a bilateral tra... More
Airmen demonstrate the one-man carry technique during
Airmen demonstrate the one-man carry technique during Ability to Survive and Operate training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2019. Self-Aid and Buddy Care, an essential part of survival for Airmen, is bas... 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 four-day compet... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a routine training exercise April 15, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena AB plays a unique role in securing peace... 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), applauds as Brig. Gen. Joel Carey (middle), is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham (right) during the 18th ... More
Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st
Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare a hoist for a water operation while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd a... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits on the taxiway during exercise WestPac Rumrunner Jan. 10, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The exercise provided an opportunity for Kadena... 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
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 and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members
U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo during a bilateral exchange at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2019. Fifteen JASDF members had the opportunity to observe and learn Team... 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
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 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
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jessica Cherry, RC-135
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jessica Cherry, RC-135 integrated facility control system journeyman assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron from Sacramento, California, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman... 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
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Kadena Honor Guard stand
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Kadena Honor Guard stand by before presenting 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 ... More
U.S. Air Force load crew members from the 44th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force load crew members from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit work together during the annual weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2020. Weapons Load crew competitions are hel... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Moya Romero,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Moya Romero, 733rd Air Mobility Squadron air freight operations specialist from Dallas, Texas, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week for the week of Jan. 27 t... 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
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a routine training exercise April 15, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to... More
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon flies during
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon flies during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The Fighting Falcon's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick t... More
Airmen practice litter carry techniques during Ability
Airmen practice litter carry techniques during Ability to Survive and Operate training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2019. More than 300 Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron participated in ... More
Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron simulate life-saving procedures to a training dummy onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during an exercise Oct. 8, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th AE... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Kientz, emergency
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Kientz, emergency management journeyman assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, tests a self-contained breathing apparatus during a hazardous material training exercise J... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ronald Dyer, military working
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ronald Dyer, military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, poses for a photo alongside MWD Doni, during a MWD retirement ceremony July 26, 2019, on ... More
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon flies during
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon flies during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The Fighting Falcon's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick t... More
An F-16CM Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing,
An F-16CM Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, prepares to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, during a routine training exercise of... More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits on the taxiway, July 25, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including ... More
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon disengages
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon disengages from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The 909th ARS provides KC-135 combat-ready tanker ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Cristi, fire emergency
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Cristi, fire emergency services firefighter assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, goes through a decontamination station during a hazardous material training exercise... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Peterson, special
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Peterson, special mission aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, prepares to affix a fast-rope to an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. M... 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 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 31st RQS consists of combat resc... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Cristi, fire emergency
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Cristi, fire emergency services firefighter assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, goes through a decontamination station during a hazardous material training exercise... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Travis Kidwell, 33rd Rescue
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Travis Kidwell, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, prepares ammunition for the gun aircraft unit on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during pre-flight inspections May 8, 2019, on Kadena ... More
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies
An F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron flies during a routine training exercise April 15, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to... 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, looks out the gunner’s window aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 3... More
SrA Jennifer Garcia Airman of the Week
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jennifer Garcia, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician from Santa Fe Springs, California, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week for the... More
An F-15C Eagle takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan,
An F-15C Eagle takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2020. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over th... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, 18th Wing commander,
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, 18th Wing commander, signs the 2020 Fire Proclamation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2020. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of Oct. 9th in com... More
A KC-135 Stratotanker piloted by U.S. Air Force Col.
A KC-135 Stratotanker piloted by U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Tanner, 18th Wing vice commander, drives through water spray May 7, 2019, commemorating Tanner's final or fini flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan. For ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Blask, 18th Medical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Blask, 18th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technician instructor, explains function of the ambulance June 12, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Kadena Ambulanc... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Peterson, special
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Peterson, special mission aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, performs pre-flight checks aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 31, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Travis Kidwell, 33rd Rescue
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Travis Kidwell, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, performs pre-flight inspections on an HH-60G Pave Hawk May 8, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS trains constan... More
An Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations
An Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, overlooks the ocean near Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. Two MC-130J Commando II a... More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 31, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile condi... More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to land during a training exercise, July 25, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS has performed search, rescue, and recovery missions sinc... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryce Dillman, F-15C
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryce Dillman, F-15C Eagle assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, returns a consolidated toolkit during shift turnover June 27, 2019, on K... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gerald Casteel (left), 44th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gerald Casteel (left), 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Whitford (right), 44th AMU load crew member, load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jairek Kahai, 18th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jairek Kahai, 18th Maintenance Group load standardization crew chief, talks with members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during the first bilateral weapons load exchange between Ka... More
Four U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the
Four U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 conduct simulated combat operations with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during exercise WestPac Rumrunner Jan. 10, 2020, out of Ma... 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
A U.S. Marine assigned to the Provost Marshal Office,
A U.S. Marine assigned to the Provost Marshal Office, fires an M9 pistol during a stress fire competition May 17, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During National Police Week law enforcement officers from aroun... 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
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits on the flight line May 27, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 909th ARS enables the execution of tactical, conventional, and peacetime o... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Liam Kilbane, 909th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Liam Kilbane, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, works the controls in his boom pod during a training exercise June 18, 2019. The 909th ARS helps ensure a free-and-open ... 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 provides KC... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Van Horn, 33rd Rescue
U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Van Horn, 33rd Rescue Squadron co-pilot, gathers mission data while on an HH-60G Pave Hawk May 8, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33 RQS’s primary mission lies in combat searc... 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
Japan Air Self-Defense Force members watch a load
Japan Air Self-Defense Force members watch a load demonstration 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 an... More