An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

5th Air Force

200403-F-VT057-1001

An F-15C Eagle taxis on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2020. Both the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena AB play a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free and open Indo-Pacific with their F-15C capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
200403-F-UA555-1001

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 the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
200403-F-UA555-1002

An F-15C Eagle takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 3, 2020. Both the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons at Kadena AB play a unique role in securing peace and stability in a free and open Indo-Pacific with their F-15C capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
200402-F-PB217-1156

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, lifts off for a regular training mission April 3, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, or Precision Avionics Vectoring Equipment, has a hoist that can lift up to 600 pounds during personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
200402-F-PB217-1065

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, takes off April 3, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile conditions day and night, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
200402-F-PB217-1140

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, lifts off for a regular training mission April 3, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60 Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile conditions day and night, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

With health protective measures, Kadena Airmen remain mission-focused

Published April 5, 2020
By By Senior Airmen Rhett Isbell, Cynthia Belio, and Matthew Seefeldt
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

200403-F-VT057-1001

200403-F-UA555-1001

200403-F-UA555-1002

200402-F-PB217-1156

200402-F-PB217-1065

200402-F-PB217-1140