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Joint effort prepares military housing for incoming families
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Group and U.S. Marines worked together over six weeks across Okinawa, Japan, to prepare more than 120 military homes for incoming…
BS27-1: Feeding the fight, sustaining readiness
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 718th Force Support Squadron demonstrated their ability to establish an alternate dining facility using Jack's Place to prepare and serve meals during Exercise Beverly Sword 27-1 at…
44th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Zipper assumed command of the 44th Fighter Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2026.
CSAF, CMSAF assess Kadena readiness, modernization during Kadena AB visit.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their wives, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Kadena Air Base Oct.
BS27-1: Ground transportation keeps Kadena mission-ready
Airmen assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron provide essential support during Beverly Sword 27-1, ensuring personnel and equipment can move across the installation during simulated contingency operations.
18th CES sharpens contingency response during Beverly Sword
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron practiced damage assessment and emergency response procedures during Exercise Beverly Sword 27-1, providing an opportunity for them to assess…
BS27-1: Rested to Fight
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing participate in bed down procedures led by the 718th Force Support Squadron during Exercise Beverly Sword 27-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29,…
F-22s, F-15s Rotate in at Kadena to Bolster Pacific Airpower
Squadrons of F-22 Raptors and F-15C Eagles have arrived at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for temporary deployments as the critical Pacific base awaits its permanent F-15EX fighters.
Air Force bans Chinese-made electric vehicles from base on Okinawa
The Air Force has barred vehicles manufactured by Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams from entering Kadena Air Base on Okinawa due to what the 18th Wing called “unacceptable and unmitigable” risks to operations.
Like Time Travel: The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Landed at Beale 17 1/2 Hours Before It Took Off From Kadena, and Had Pilot Dave Peters Not Stopped Three Times for Tankers, Each Time Dropping From Mach 3.2 to Mach 0.8, It Would Have Been 19
Summary and Key Points: Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird US Air Force pilot Dave Peters took off from Kadena at 10 AM on a Saturday, refueled three times across 6,100 miles of Pacific, and arrived at Beale in time for Friday…
Japan air base imposes junior enlisted alcohol ban, curfew after local murder
After a U.S. Marine was arrested for allegedly murdering a local woman, Kadena Air Base restricted alcohol consumption and implemented a new curfew for E-1 to E-4 personnel.
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