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  • Kadena Fire Station 1 hosts fire prevention week open house

    Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted an open house event at Fire Station 1 during Fire Prevention Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2022. Fire prevention week is observed annually to raise awareness about fire safety.

  • 5th EACCS inactivates

    The 5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron inactivated at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Prior to inactivation, the 5th EACCS flew the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, which provides theater ground and air commanders with ground surveillance to support

  • JOEP builds understanding between Airmen, JASDF cadets

    Japanese Air Self Defense Force cadets came together with Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron and 909th Air Refueling Squadron as part of the Japanese Observer Exchange Program at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2022. The cadets gained a better understanding of the U.S. military, strengthening

  • F-35s support free, open Indo-Pacific

    Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadrons refueled F-35B Lightning IIs assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 during bilateral training over the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 28, 2022. U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps aircrews routinely train together to enhance bilateral interoperability

  • Misawa Air Fest 2022

    Misawa Air Base hosted the Misawa Air Fest, Sept. 11, 2022. The Air Fest allowed Misawa AB an opportunity to showcase their mission of protecting U.S. interests in the Pacific and defending japan; deterring adversaries through their presence, readiness and ability to project air combat power.

  • Misawa Air Base F-16 Reaches 10,000 Flying Hours

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron recently hit a major milestone at Misawa Air Base! Aircraft 913 is the second Block-50 F-16 at Misawa AB, and third in the Air Force, to reach over 10,000 flight hours.

  • Vice President Harris departs Japan

    Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris departed Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 29, 2022. Vice President Harris recently joined other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state

  • Air Force Chief Scientist visits Kadena

    Dr. Victoria Coleman, Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, during a tour of military installations within the Indo-Pacific Sept. 25-28, 2022.

  • Vice President Harris visits Japan

    Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan, onboard Air Force Two, Sep. 26, 2022. Vice President Harris will join other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state funeral. 

  • Misawa creates F-16 ACE Ladder

    Members from the 35th Fabrication Flight created a new version of the F-16 ladder in support of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concepts at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 21, 2022.