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  • Yokota, JASDF celebrates beginning of spring through Friendship Hanami

    Community members and leaders representing the U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force (JASDF) came together to view and celebrate the first sakura blooms of the season during the Operational Support Wing (OSW) -JASDF Bilateral Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2024.

  • In service of others

    In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, we would like to spotlight Dakota Meyer for visiting us at Kadena Air Base.Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on 8 September 2009, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He continues to serve others by sharing his

  • Kadena conducts bilateral aircraft mishap exercise

    18th Wing and Okinawan emergencies responders participated in a bilateral aircraft mishap response field exercise at Kadena Marina, Japan, March 21, 2024. Exercises like these improve interoperability and readiness for real-world emergencies, maintaining readiness to respond rapidly to any threat,

  • Yokota maintainers, firefighters train on C-5M Super Galaxy

    Members of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron and 374th Civil Engineering Squadron engaged in proficiency training on a C-5M Super Galaxy ground trainer at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19. The Air Mobility Command annually donates a C-5M Super Galaxy to the 730th AMS to help Yokota personnel

  • Yokota recognizes newest Senior Master Sergeants

    Yokota's newest Senior Master Sergeant selects were recognized during the Senior Master Sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2024. Air Force officials selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 15,151 eligible, for a selection rate of 11.44

  • JAAGA recognizes Yokota airman for strengthening bilateral partnerships

    U.S. Air Force and Japan Air-Self Defense Force members gathered at the JASDF Air Defense Command to attend the annual Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association awards ceremony, March 15. Chairman Mr. Yoshinari Marumo, JAAGA president, presented the awards to the recipients from both nations.

  • Kadena Leadership Convene

    18th Wing leadership got together to discuss top issues impacting Kadena service members and their quality of life. Every Airman plays a vital role; which is why leaders must empower Airmen by providing clear intent, trust and resources to solutions for tough problems.

  • Joint and allied forces build brighter smiles

    Kadena Air Base hosted the 67th Tri-Service Dental Conference, a three-day event led by the 18th Dental Squadron, to allow U.S. and Japanese service members and civilian dentistry workers the opportunity to train, network, educate and team build.

  • 18th OSS Predicts the Unpredictable

    From rain clouds to typhoons, the 18th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight ensures all personnel and coalition partners know the local weather and prepare accordingly.