Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

From left, U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Armanda Jackson, 18th Wing paralegal, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristin Josh, 718th Force Support Squadron food service, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sadie Chambers, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains senior enlisted advisor, pose for a photo at the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The chief of chaplain staff recognized Chambers and Jackson for their volunteer efforts, accomplishments, and dedication to strengthening the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and Senior Airman Mykayla Shank, 18th Wing religious affairs airman, cheers with cake during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. During the cake cutting ceremony, the highest ranking and most junior airmen traditionally cut the cake, symbolizing the value and unity of airmen in the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mykayla Shank, 18th Wing religious affairs specialist, cut a cake during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. During the cake cutting ceremony, the highest ranking and most junior airmen traditionally cut the cake, symbolizing the value and unity of Airmen in the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Armanda Jackson, 18th Wing paralegal, during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Jackson was recognized for improving Kadena quality of life to include opening the first military affiliated food pantry in Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristin Josh, 718th Force Support Squadron food service specialist, during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Josh was recognized for efforts to improve the 18th Wing to include initiating the Kadena health fare, allowing help agencies to highlight the multiple domains of fitness and resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, speaks during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. As the chief of chaplains for the Department of the Air Force Chaplain Corps, Kitchens is the senior pastor for more than 770,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Damon Boucher, 18th Wing Religious Affairs, leads a prayer during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Chaplains are religious ministry professionals who support the spiritual resilience of Airmen globally. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance as well as advocating for Airmen and consulting leadership on moral, ethical and quality-of-life issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

Department of the Air Force Chaplain Corps, 18th Wing chaplain services, American Forces Network Pacific and True North Airmen bow their heads in prayer during the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary celebration, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Established in 1949, the AFCC is essential for increasing spiritual fitness of service members, aiding Airmen’s resiliency for the mission while helping maintain a healthy balance in military and personal lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

Chief of Chaplains visits Kadena

Published March 8, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

The Chief of chaplains staff visited Kadena to understand our mission, greet and talk with Airmen, as well as celebrate the Chaplain Corps’ 75th anniversary. Established in 1949, the Air Force Chaplain Corps is essential for increasing spiritual fitness of service members, aiding Airmen’s resiliency for the mission while helping maintain a healthy balance in military and personal lives.