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  • Kadena hosts 5th Air Force Commander Conference

    During the two day conference, leadership discussed on how to increase collaboration across the wing as well as meeting with military spouses and discussing key quality of life factors at Kadena.

  • Japan-American AF Goodwill Association visits Yokota

    Fifth Air Force hosted a tour for 37 Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, which provided the opportunity to engage with base personnel and to further strengthen the friendship between the Japanese public and U.S. forces.

  • U.S., Japan conduct aerial integration exercise

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Dominic Fontenot, 909th Air Refueling Squadron avionics journeyman and Colby Mall, 909th ARS aerospace propulsion journeyman, sit under a KC-135 Stratotanker before a refueling mission at Kadena Air Base, August 30, 2023. The 909th ARS flew in support of a bilateral

  • Rescue triad spreads their wings

    A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron retrieves pararescuemen and patients from the water during open water rescue training off the shores of Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2023. Working with HC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 79th RQS from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,

  • Team Kadena aces dispersed operations thru NE 23-2

    U.S. service members integrated with Japan Self-Defense Forces, French air and space forces and other Allies and Partners to enhance Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities from dispersed locations during Northern Edge 23-2, July 2-21, 2023.

  • USAF, JASDF work for peace in Pacific

    U.S. Air Force Capt. James Bradford, 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, performs pre-flight checks in a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2023. Kadena’s aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation

  • Pacific Airmen, Soldiers, Marines conduct joint CBRN training

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kali Carter, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear element team member, shows U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps CBRN specialists equipment used by the 18th CES CBRN team at Camp Kinser, Japan, May 17, 2023. Prior to the training

  • 33rd RQS conducts nighttime deck landing

    A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk with the 33rd Rescue Squadron lands on the deck of a U.S. Coast Guard vessel during nighttime training off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2023. The training allows naval and flying units to coordinate and conduct operations with limited visibility. (U.S. Air