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  • 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.

  • US facilitates Japan Air Operations Center training

    Three years in the making, the 505th Training Squadron fulfilled a request by the government of Japan to assist with understanding how an air operations center plans and executes and how to build instructional standards to enable airpower at the operational level of war.

  • F-35s dominate Pacific skies

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2023. Refueling missions extend the breadth of

  • 320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

    U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron pull an MC-130J Commando II 150 meters across the parking apron during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. The Airmen were presented with multiple tasks

  • Misawa Vice Commander Receives Legion of Merit

    U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Murphy, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, was awarded the Legion of Merit decoration for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at Misawa Air Base. As the vice commander, Col. Murphy's guidance transformed base services by securing $43 million for

  • 909th ARS refuels KFT

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II and U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Korea Flight Training Apr. 21, 2023. KFT is a regularly scheduled training event designed to enhance the combat readiness of U.S.

  • America Fest 2023 returns to Kadena

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Kadena Air Base opened its doors to the Okinawan community for the first America Fest in nearly a decade, April 22-23, 2023.

  • Suicide survivor shares story of resilience with Airmen

    Kevin Hines, a motivational speaker and suicide attempt survivor, talks with Airmen and civilians at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2023. Hines explained that everyone has struggles and encouraged Airmen to leverage their support groups and outlets to find help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman