U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Taylor, 18th Maintenance Group command chief, greet U.S. Ambassador William Hagerty at the Kadena Passenger Terminal ... More
Senior Airman Linda Wolff, right, 374th Medical Operations
Senior Airman Linda Wolff, right, 374th Medical Operations Squadron urgent care technician, introduces leadership from U.S. Forces, Japan, 5th Air Force and the 374th Airlift Wing to the urgent care facility du... More
USFJ/5AF commander visits Kadena
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, is greeted by Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, 18th Wing command chief, du... More
Lt. Col. Trenton Alexander, 459th Airlift Squadron
Lt. Col. Trenton Alexander, 459th Airlift Squadron director of operations, gives a mission brief to Brig. Gen. Michael Winkler, 5th Air Force vice commander, during the general’s immersion tour at Yokota Air Ba... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, 18th Wing command chief master sergeant, render a salute as Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Ai... More
(Right) Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and
(Right) Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, gives a speech during a change of responsibility ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2016. Dolan presided over the ceremony.... More
Members of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard,
Members of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, Eielson AFB, Alaska briefed senior enlisted leaders from the Japanese Air Defense Forces and U.S. Air Forces Pacific Command here, June 14, 2016. These enli... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks with members of the 18th Wing June 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The focus of his visit was to express the import... More
18th Force Support Squadron librarians gives a tour
18th Force Support Squadron librarians gives a tour of the library to local Okinawan librarians July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Some Okinawan libraries are setting up an “American corner” in their lib... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Camerin Perona-Finley,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Camerin Perona-Finley, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, reloads an M-9 pistol OC spray training July 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Security forces memb... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Robert Barlow and Victor
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Robert Barlow and Victor Covarrubias-Ruiz, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo deployment function journeymen, raise a cargo container for inspection July 20, 2016, at Kadena Ai... More
A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman
A deployed aircraft ground response element Airman with the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron stops a group of simulated refugees to search before bringing them on the aircraft during an exercise July 2... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Hilborn, 44th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Hilborn, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals in a 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle after returning from an exercise, Aug. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Th... More
Senior Airman Joel Waller, 18th Equipment Maintenance
Senior Airman Joel Waller, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire technician, finishes building an aircraft tire Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The wheel and tire shop breaks down, cleans... More
Vice Adm. Bono visits Okinawa military hospitals, attends commanders f...
Vice Adm. Raquel Bono, Defense Health Agency director, gives a presentation at the Military Treatment Facility Commanders and Stakeholders Forum Aug. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Bono visited MTFs throu... More
Yuka Kinjo, 18th Force Support Squadron intern, hands
Yuka Kinjo, 18th Force Support Squadron intern, hands Larry Robertson, U.S. Navy contractor a towel during his workout Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KLI students have the opportunity to intern on ba... More
Students attending the Joint Professional Military
Students attending the Joint Professional Military Education Okinawa Experience pose with senior enlisted leaders from around Okinawa Sept. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Enlisted leaders from across Okin... More
Children at Kadena Elementary School use a pulley system
Children at Kadena Elementary School use a pulley system to easily move a heavy stretcher with a dummy on it during fire prevention week Oct. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena firefighters brought thei... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrianna Washington,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adrianna Washington, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management specialist, checks a habu trap Oct. 19, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The traps use a live mouse separated by... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, secure tools and equipment during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. ... More
A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle parks on the flightline
A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle parks on the flightline Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft from the 44th FS returned to Kadena after more than three months away for training. (U.S. Air Force ... More
An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron parks
An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron parks Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participated in five training exercises during a four month period in Malaysia, Guam, Hawaii and Alaska. ... More
Construction crews work on replacing doors to a hangar
Construction crews work on replacing doors to a hangar Nov. 1, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airfield management oversees and inspects the work being done to ensure it meets quality and safety standards. (U.... More
Tetsu Taira, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, throws
Tetsu Taira, Kadena Special Olympics athlete, throws a softball Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Established by the 18th Wing commander in 2000, KSO is a sporting and outreach event providing opportunit... More
Brave Buddy volunteers wait for the arrival of athletes
Brave Buddy volunteers wait for the arrival of athletes during the 2016 Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Thousands of volunteers from various military bases and Okinawan communit... More
Chase, Brave Buddy helper, waits with athletes and
Chase, Brave Buddy helper, waits with athletes and family members for the start of a parade formation during the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Approximately 960 athletes atten... 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. U.S. forces will condu... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During Keen Sword, pararescuemen respond to... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Monika Neal and Airman
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Monika Neal and Airman 1st Class Caleb Berstler, 18th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinators, drive and honk at a flock of birds to scare them off t... More
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron pause before taking off on the runway Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedent... More
U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force service members look
U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force service members look at different Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear equipment during the CBRN Exposition Nov. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Service members fr... More
Charles Schmidt, American Legion National Commander,
Charles Schmidt, American Legion National Commander, listens to 18th Wing leadership Nov. 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During Schmidt’s Western Pacific Tour, multiple bases throughout the Pacific were v... More
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Pierce Enforcer is
An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Pierce Enforcer is ready for use Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Fire departments across the Air Force utilize the Pierce Enforcer because of its superior firefighting ... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits on the runway Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the Army Black Hawk helicopter which fe... More
Residents of Chatan Town make their way to the entrance
Residents of Chatan Town make their way to the entrance of Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of a bilateral tsunami evacuation exercise Dec. 4, 2016. Security Forces Personnel provided gate entry to all participa... More
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron wait to take off Dec. 6, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of exceptional maneuverability ... More
Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and
Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance team prepare a garbage disposal for installment at the Tee House Dec. 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. WFSM is responsible for ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Vigil, 18th Civil
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Vigil, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, measures a wall frame for drywall Dec. 7, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Checking for proper measurements for d... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knox, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knox, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight chief, is congratulated by Chief Master Sgt. Dustin Green, 18th Civil Engineer Group superintendent, Dec. 8, 2016, ... More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 18th Wing command chief, reviews paperwork Dec. 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Chief master sergeants comprise one percent of the Air Force enlisted struct... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Arriza is a special
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Arriza is a special mission aviator instructor for the 33rd Rescue Squadron. He participated in the rescue of five Marines alongside other members of the 33rd RQS, 31st RQS, Jap... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Murrell, 18th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Murrell, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron crew chief, secures a panel on an F-15 Eagle Dec. 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is a vital component of... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, moves an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, J... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Dufrene, 18th Equipment
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Dufrene, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, begins the rivet removal procedure on a simulated aircraft structure Jan. 9, 2017, at... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jordan Carr, 67th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jordan Carr, 67th Fighter Squadron pilot, gives a thumbs-up as he leaves refueling hot pits during a surge operation Jan. 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During surge operations, pil... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxies down the runway during a surge operation Jan. 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Surges allow units to surpass flying goals and product... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan,
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, walk along a trail to Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Jan. 12, 2017. Airmen from different units throughout Kadena were selected for this special trip as part of a ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off Feb. 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The variety of air-to-air weaponry and the automated weapon systems featured in the F-15 enab... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen inventory their Mission-Oriented
U.S. Air Force Airmen inventory their Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during an exercise Feb. 7, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. After quickly grabbing their MOPP gear, Airmen must make sure they have... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan,
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, examine a post-attack reconnaissance stand during Exercise Green Dragon Feb. 9, 2017. Simulated conventional and chemical attack situations occurred during the... More
U.S. Air Force Col. John Cotton, 18th Aerospace Medicine
U.S. Air Force Col. John Cotton, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, saved a local woman’s life Feb. 3, 2017, near Kadena Air Base, Japan. As Cotton commuted home, he noticed a car accident scene and pr... More
An F-15 Eagle pilot and maintainers from the 44th Fighter
An F-15 Eagle pilot and maintainers from the 44th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit, test an Eagle prior to takeoff, Feb. 14, 2017, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 44th FS and AMU conduct... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robb Depew, 18th Operations
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robb Depew, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, delivers a briefing to Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force Airmen Feb. 17, 2017... More
A U.S. Air Force 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15
A U.S. Air Force 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle maintainer stands at parade rest prior to launch during a training exercise Feb.16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. F-15 maintenance crew members adhe... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaac Baumhoefener,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Isaac Baumhoefener, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics specialist, is on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to participate in annual Exercise Cope North. Baumhoefener enlisted i... More
American volunteers hand out water and snacks to Okinawa
American volunteers hand out water and snacks to Okinawa Marathon runners as they make their way through the base portion of the race Feb. 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Approximately 500 military volunte... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Lance Coldren, 67th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Lance Coldren, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, dons aircrew flight equipment during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 67th FS, from Kad... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Navin, 909th Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Navin, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, guides reporters toward an aircraft Feb. 21, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Media teams visited Andersen to observe Cope North, an ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Detrick Hysaw, 18th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Detrick Hysaw, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE technician, configures a Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130 Hercules with Royal Australian Air Force Airmen for patient transport... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Marc Morris, 67th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. Marc Morris, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, speaks to media Feb. 22, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A flightline tour was conducted as an opportunity for reporters to obser... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Perry from the
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Perry from the 962nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepares to marshal an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017,... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron form up before conducting a foreign object debris walk Feb, 23, 2017 on the flightline of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 67th AMU flew from ... More
Airmen from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force receive
Airmen from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force receive a tour of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron March 1, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 909th hosted a familiarization fli... More
The first C-130J Super Hercules to be assigned to U.S.
The first C-130J Super Hercules to be assigned to U.S. Pacific Air Forces arrives at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Mar. 6, 2017. The C-130Js will be used to support critical peacekeeping and contingency operations th... 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 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 Maj. Robert Bingham, 17th Special Operations
U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Bingham, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II evaluator pilot, performs a pre-flight inspection before a training sortie March 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Bin... More
Aircrew from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron
Aircrew from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron step toward an E-3 Sentry March 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 961st's airborne warning and control systems provide command and control for the Pac... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, presents medals to athletes during the 2017 Kadena Special Olympics, Nov. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO is sponsored by the Frien... More
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk hovers on the
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk hovers on the flight line during training sortie April 11, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing and partner units on Kadena AB are an air operations epicenter of... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Gago, 18th Operations
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Gago, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, stows away equipment April 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Jap... More
Members of the Keystone Club and Top 3 Okinawa Outreach
Members of the Keystone Club and Top 3 Okinawa Outreach pose for a group photo April 18, 2017, at the 18th Force Support Squadron Teen and Youth Sports Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan. An appreciation ceremony... 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 takes off from the runway April 19, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 is a classic all-weather, highly maneuverable war-fighting jet cap... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from the runway April 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As the leading aerial refueler of the Air Force, the KC-135 can refuel aircraft mid-flight. (U.S. Air Fo... More
Members of the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather
Members of the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight monitor weather conditions April 21, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The information gathered will be used to update slides viewed by pilots keepi... More
A child, who received 10 days of care from Camp Foster’s
A child, who received 10 days of care from Camp Foster’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit approaches balloons April 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each balloon attached to a goody-bag was gifted to a child wh... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army soldiers prepare
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army soldiers prepare for parachute training on an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The training provided an opportunity for the sister services to l... 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, performs maintenance on an aileron switching valve April 24, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The aileron switching v... More
U.S. Airmen render a salute as they conduct a high
U.S. Airmen render a salute as they conduct a high altitude, low opening jump off an MC-130J Commando II April 24, 2017, above Okinawa, Japan. Kadena Air Base land and water drop zones are suited for multi-pass... 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 Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Amrhein, 18th Wing vice commander, receives a symbolic check from Emiciosa Cox, 18th Force Support Squadron supervisory lead, on behalf of the Kadena Volunteer Resource Program d... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Kimberling, 18th
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Kimberling, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal supply NCO in charge, was one of three NCOs within the Fifth Air Force to receive a Stripes for Exceptional... More
U.S. Air Force hydraulics technicians from the 18th
U.S. Air Force hydraulics technicians from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron hydraulics back shop assemble an F-15 Eagle landing gear actuator May 2, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Hydraulics Airmen's r... More
A 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircrew reviews pre-flight
A 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircrew reviews pre-flight details before boarding a KC-135 Stratotanker May 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Stratotankers have provided the core aerial refueling capability f... More
Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and 18th
Members of the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron and 18th Communications Squadron conduct a safety brief May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Units from Kadena participated in a safety training day in order to m... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jon Barrett, 18th Component
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jon Barrett, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, services an F-15 Eagle engine May 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Fixing the augmenter is ... More
U.S. Air Force 18th Communications Squadron postal
U.S. Air Force 18th Communications Squadron postal clerks process government mail at the Kadena Air Base Post Office May 16, 2017, on Kadena AB, Japan. The mission of the Post Office is to provide both personal... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Danielle Clemons, 18th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Danielle Clemons, 18th Medical Group Medical Services Account cashier, works at her station May 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Clemons recently assisted a local family by prov... 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
Children from Kadena Elementary School walk from one
Children from Kadena Elementary School walk from one educational booth to another May 22, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The school’s English as a Second Language team presented 12 stations representing the G... 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
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs and specialists from the
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs and specialists from the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to recover an approaching E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron June 8, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Ja... More
U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando IIs from the 17th Special
U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando IIs from the 17th Special Operations Squadron taxi on the flight line in a four-aircraft formation during a mass launch training mission June 22, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. ... More
A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle takes
A U.S. Air Force 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle takes off from Kadena Air Base, June 22, 2017. Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific and is the home to the 18th Wing, the U.S. Air Force's lar... More
U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando IIs from the 17th Special
U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando IIs from the 17th Special Operations Squadron line up in a four-aircraft formation June 22, 2017 off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, during a mass launch training mission. The MC-13... More
A 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team
A 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team stands ready to compete in a quarterly weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition is an Air Force traditio... More
A weapons load team from the 120th Fighter Squadron
A weapons load team from the 120th Fighter Squadron stands by for their command to arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of a weapons load competition June 23, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Colorado Air Na... More
An M-4 Carbine sits in a case before deployed aircraft
An M-4 Carbine sits in a case before deployed aircraft ground response element team members of the 353rd Special Operations Group begin firearms training June 26, 2017, at the Hansen Range, Camp Hansen, Japan. ... More
Missy Cornish, wife of Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th
Missy Cornish, wife of Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing Commander, leads a Warrior Training Fitness session June 28, 2017, at the Risner Fitness and Sports Complex on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cornish lead and... More