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March 6, 2024
Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer visits Kadena

A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, Meyer was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on Sept. 8, 2009.
March 6, 2024
Yokota celebrates 2023 Annual Award winners

Members of the 374th Airlift Wing came together to celebrate the 2023 Annual Award Winners at the 374th AW Annual Award ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 1.
March 5, 2024
U.S. Air Force strengthens ties, bolster tactical airlift interoperability in exercise with Bangladesh Air Force

Nearly 80 U.S. Air Force service members and two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS) integrated with Bangladesh for the bilateral tactical airlift exercise, Cope South 2024 (CS24) at Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Bangabandhu Cantonment, Dhaka and Operating
March 5, 2024
M&FRC recruitment fair showcases opportunities at Yokota

The Military and Family Readiness Center hosted an employment and volunteer recruitment fair to connect spouses and transitioning service members with new job opportunities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 1.
March 4, 2024
374th SFS hosts retirement ceremony for MWD Fflorida

The 374th Security Forces Squadron hosted a retirement ceremony for Fflorida, 374th SFS military working dog, at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 23.Fflorida distinguished herself in numerous missions, including 30 United States Secret Service assignments, safeguarding the President of the United States. She
March 1, 2024
4th FGS, 18th LRS and 1st SOS conduct FARP demonstration

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted a forward area refueling point demonstration on F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base,
March 1, 2024
A Legacy to be Proud of

Recently, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Dillier, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) ground transportation noncommissioned officer in charge, was awarded the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award at the Pacific Air Forces level for embodying the same resiliency and fighting spirit displayed by Sijan.
March 1, 2024
Kadena hosts bilateral basketball camp

The 18th Wing hosted a bilateral youth basketball camp at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2024. Chatan Town and Kadena AB students participated in the bilateral basketball camp to develop skills and build bonds between both communities.
Feb. 29, 2024
Passing On Knowledge: F-35 Emergency Response Symposium

Last week, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City members attended an F-35 Emergency Response Symposium. During the event, subject matter experts from Hill Air Force Base briefed on the proper procedures and responses in the event of an F-35 crash, ensuring that everyone is on the same page if an accident
Feb. 29, 2024
Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing conducted a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs. The service members traded maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment's training to create multi-capable Airman. Exercises like these strengthen ACE operations to

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