K adena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the 18th Wing and a variety of associate units. Together they form "Team Kadena" -- a world-class combat team ready to …

Kadena Air Base In 1991, Kadena Air Base combined three wings -- the 376th Strategic Wing, 18th Combat Support Wing and the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing -- into one, incorporating the E …

Kadena Air Base was first used as a fighter and medium bomber base. The 316th Bombardment Wing was the first unit responsible for operating the base. The wing fell under control of the …

6 days ago · Kadena Air Base is opening its gates to the Okinawan community for America Fest, March 22-23, 2025, for the third year in a row. The event will be open from 1100 to 1900 both …

Feb 23, 2025 · KADENA AIR BASE, Japan. -- Team Kadena continued its decades-long tradition of support for the Okinawa Marathon on February 16, 2025. Refreshed by a rainy start, service …

4 days ago · As a keystone of the Pacific, Kadena Air Base serves as a hub for various aircraft, service components, and mission sets. This environment demands exceptional leadership to …

Mar 4, 2025 · Japan Air Self-Defense members attend a bilateral senior enlisted leadership training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025. The goal of the training was to discuss how …

Jan 22, 2025 · As the U.S. Air Force’s largest combat wing, the Kadena Air Base plays a pivotal role in maintaining regional security for the U.S. and its allies. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. …

Nov 15, 2024 · U.S. Air Force 18th Communications Squadron Airmen work together at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14, 2024. As a part of a no-notice communications outage exercise, the …

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