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  • Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

    A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean,

  • DAF announces 2024 Hennessy food services awards 

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force announced its 2024 John L. Hennessy Trophy Awards for food service excellence March 4. The awards, in their 68th year, are presented to installations with the best food service programs based on their display and execution of

  • U.S.-Japan soar through heavy winds for Airborne 24

    As dawn approached on the brisk morning of March 7, relentless winds echoed over the flightline of Yokota Air Base, Japan. The stage was set for Airborne 24, as nearly half of the 374th Airlift Wing’s C-130J Super Hercules fleet, U.S. Army jumpmasters and approximately 300 Japan Ground Self-Defense

  • Chief Recognition Ceremony 2024

    Recently, Misawa Air Base hosted a Chief Master Sgt. Recognition Ceremony where they highlighted the newest chief master sergeant selects' accomplishments and acknowledged their ability to attain a position within the top one percent of the U.S. Air Force enlisted force.

  • 35th Fighter Wing Conducts Bilateral MCA Training

    During the first week of March, the 35th Fighter Wing conducted the first bilateral Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) training with Airmen from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), providing an opportunity for Airmen from both nations to work closely as they learn useful mission critical skills.

  • Keeping Airborne 24 Soaring: Inside the Crucial Work of 374th AMXS

    Amidst the deafening roars of C-130J Super Hercules engines from the Yokota flightline, the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stands as the faithful backbone of aircraft operability, ensuring mission readiness from the ground up for exercise Airborne 24.

  • 909th ARS celebrates international women’s day

    The 909th Air Refueling Squadron celebrated international women’s day by hosting an all women’s flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 8, 2024. Every March, the Department of Defense recognizes Women’s History Month to honor the achievements of military and civilian women serving their country.

  • Kadena hosts Career Summit

    The 18th Wing hosted a Career Summit, intended for military, veterans, military spouses, caregivers and civilians to expanded their career opportunities at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 29, 2024. The event offered attendees the opportunity to meet, network, and interview with regional and national

  • Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

    The Chief of chaplains staff visited Kadena to understand our mission, greet and talk with Airmen, as well as celebrate the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary. Established in 1949, the Air Force Chaplain Corps is essential for increasing spiritual fitness of service members, aiding Airmen’s resiliency