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  • Protecting Peace in the Pacific

    Four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2B's fly alongside four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II's over the Sea of Japan, June 16, 2023. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific alongside our Japanese allies, together acting as the cornerstone of regional security

  • 909 ARS conduct Hot pit refuel with the 35th LRS

    Members of the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum Oils, and Lubricants flight, conduct a hot pit refueling of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan while 18th Wing 909th Air Refueling Squadron flight crew members monitor the procedure and relay fuel levels from the

  • 18th CES, 3DMEDBN conduct snake handling SMEE

    An akamata and hime habu snake are held up to differentiate their patterns during a subject matter expert exchange at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 13, 2023. This SMEE enabled the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron and 3d Medical Battalion to share expertise on pest management methods and increase

  • 18th MXG wins AF level Daedalian Award

    The 18th Maintenance Group was awarded the 2022 Maj. Gen. Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon Systems Maintenance Trophy at the Air Force level, distinguishing themselves as the U.S. Air Force unit with the best weapon system maintenance.

  • YOKOTA DECLARES ALL CLEAR TO REPORTED SECURITY THREAT

    The 374th Security Forces Squadron responded to a reported on-base security threat today at approximately 10:20 am.Security Forces completed sweeps of the affected areas and declared them safe to resume normal operations. All affected gates and roads have been reopened for regular traffic. No

  • Fifth Air Force hosts Yokota senior leader discussion

    U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force enlisted leaders from Yokota Air Base, Japan, gathered at Fifth Air Force headquarters to conduct a round-table discussion about increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, June 12, 2023. The discussion was led by U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn

  • PACAF Command Chief Visits Kadena

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2023. During his visit, Wolfe toured different facilities, recognized Airmen for excellent performance and

  • Team Yokota celebrates 2023 MSgt release

    Team Yokota celebrated the 2023 release of master sergeant selects at a celebratory ceremony at the base enlisted club on Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2023.

  • 374th MXG Changes Command

    Col. Michael Campos assumed command of the 374th Maintenance Group from Col. Philip Dorsch during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2023. Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presided over the ceremony and the event was attended by family members of the

  • USINDOPACOM senior enlisted leader visits Yokota

    On June 1, U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief David Isom, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL), visited Yokota Air Base, as well as several other bases in the Indo-Pacific region, to get an inside look at their capabilities and crisis response procedures. As the CSEL, Isom advises the