July 8, 2023 USAF F-35As demonstrate endurance and reach during Northern Edge Four fighter jets assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron launched out of Eielson Air Base, Alaska, and flew for ten hours joining allied forces in the air for a simulated combat training mission over the Indo-Pacific region.
July 7, 2023 Maintainer for a day The 374th Maintenance Group hosted the first edition of its ‘Maintainer for a Day’ program by inviting four Airmen to shadow crew chiefs for a day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 12.
July 6, 2023 18th Wing changes command U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin relinquished command of the 18th Wing to Col. Nicholas Evans during a change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2023.
July 5, 2023 374th AW welcomes new deputy commander Col. Brett Cochran assumed the role of 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander from Col. Julie Gaulin and spent his first week with Team Yokota’s total force on an immersion tour of Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 26-29.
July 5, 2023 Yokota bids farewell to Col. Julie Gaulin Col. Julie Gaulin flew her final flight as the vice commander of the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2023. Gaulin served as vice commander since June 2021, and assisted the wing commander in management, training, command, and control of the department of defense's only airlift
July 5, 2023 Cultivating Bonds On June 23, 2023, Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, was welcomed to Misawa Air Base by 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing leadership, marking his 20th year of service as governor.
July 3, 2023 Yokota Celebrates America for 4th of July Team Yokota held its annual Celebrate America event in honor of Independence Day, July 3, and enjoyed festivities with the community of Yokota Air Base, Japan. Celebrate America is an event that provides all members of the installation and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food, and
June 30, 2023 Kadena walks for unity The Unity Walk was attended by Kadena leadership at all levels, the event signified Kadena’s commitment to bringing the community together and resolving racial divides and inequalities in our nation and Air Force.
June 30, 2023 Lightning strikes at Kadena for Northern Edge An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. Kadena regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open
June 30, 2023 18th Wing commander marks his departure with a final flight U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David S. Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, shuts his locker for the last time at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2023. The first time Eaglin was assigned to Kadena, he was the 67th Fighter squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)