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  • USFJ, 5 AF commander assesses quality of life at Yokota

    Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, participated in an immersion tour to evaluate the lives of Airmen stationed at Yokota Air Base, the premier airlift hub in the Indo-Pacific region, on July 24, 2023.

  • Comedian Iliza Shlesinger visits Yokota

    Comedian Iliza Shlesinger visited to perform at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2023, during a United Services Organizations tour in three U.S. military installations in Japan. Shlesinger also met Airmen stationed at Yokota and received tours and briefs from numerous squadrons to understand the

  • Royal Air Force flies with the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron

    For over a decade, the U.S. Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force have been partnering together to enhance crew training, technology development, maintenance, and aircrew co-manning. This year marks the first time a RAF flight lieutenant was integrated into the RC-135 Rivet Joint program.

  • JOEP bolsters bonds between U.S. Airmen, JASDF cadets

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force cadets visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20 and 25, 2023, for Japanese Observer Exchange Program visits. During the visits, JASDF cadets received an 18th Wing mission briefing, had discussions with U.S. Air Force Airmen and visited static displays of the F-35A

  • 623rd ACS ACEs Indo-Pacific communication

    The 623rd Air Control Squadron successfully moved Tactical Operations Center-Lite equipment on two HH-60G Pave Hawks from Kadena Air Base to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, July 18, 2023. This movement was ground-breaking on three fronts that encompass Agile Combat Employment concepts. 

  • Yokota Airmen support largest AMC exercise

    Yokota Air Base saw over 400 additional military members on the ground in July, with multiple concurrent exercises taking place in the Indo-Pacific region. A team of Airmen from the 374th Force Support Squadron stepped in, coordinating and executing the bed down of incoming forces at Yokota.

  • U.S. Airmen strengthen friendships with Japanese Students

    Kadena Language Institute students teach Japanese summer festival games to U.S. Air Force volunteers during a culture exchange event at Kadena Rotary Plaza, Japan, July 21, 2023. The event was designed to help the local students improve their English skills in various situations and also aimed to

  • Landing with precision

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and 18th Operations Support Squadron work alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen to assemble a Transportable Transponder Landing System with assistance of the Advance Navigation and Positioning Corp. at Kadena Air Base,

  • Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

    Misawa Air Base hosted a Friendship tour on July 14, 2023. The Misawa Friendship Tour provides an opportunity for Japanese citizens from Misawa City to visit Misawa Air Base to learn about the U.S.-Japan defense alliance. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base

  • Kadena hosts joint active shooter exercise

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexa Petrone, left, 18th Security Force Squadron military working dog handler, and a U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), secure an area during a joint operation active shooter exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20,