Story by Senior Airman James Johnson | 18th Wing | 01.13.2026
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – 5th Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 13–14, 2026, to connect with Airmen, observe operations firsthand, and gain a deeper understanding of the 18th Wing’s role in maintaining peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Campbell kicked off his visit early at the Risner Fitness Center, joining......
Story by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young | 18th Wing | 12.15.2025
In a region where distance defines every mission, information dominance serves as the cornerstone of deterrence. Kadena Air Base stands as the forward hub for joint and allied ISR operations that preserve stability, reassure partners and ensure U.S. forces remain ready to respond at a moment’s notice....
Story by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young | 18th Wing | 12.11.2025
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — At the busiest combat airfield in the U.S. Air Force, the rhythm of takeoffs and landings rarely slows. Fighter jets, tankers, and cargo aircraft cycle through Kadena’s airspace in relentless succession — a living signal of U.S. resolve and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific....
Story by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel | 18th Wing | 12.11.2025
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – On an island chain that defines the front lines of deterrence, U.S. Airmen and Marines are refining the skills that keep the Indo-Pacific secure....
Story by Senior Airman Luis E. Rios Calderon | 18th Wing | 12.10.2025
The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently hosted its first-ever Combat Logistics Challenge, an event designed to test the physical and mental resilience of the Airmen who keep vital missions going at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 10, 2025....
Courtesy Story | 18th Wing | 12.04.2025
Team Kdena participants pause for a break along the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, Dec. 4–9, 2025. The team of Airmen, spouses and local guides completed the centuries-old trail as a Misogi, reflecting on resilience, gratitude and purpose through shared hardship....
Story by Airman Nathaniel Jackson | 18th Wing | 12.03.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jesse Ruter, a weapons systems officer assigned to the 18th Operations Group, joined Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots from the 204th Fighter Squadron for a bilateral flight at Naha Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025, strengthening the partnership between two allied air forces....
Story by Senior Airman James Johnson | 18th Wing | 11.21.2025
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – More than 300 service members from every branch of the U.S. military laced up their boots, shouldered rucks, and hit the pavement for the Norwegian Foot March at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2025. The 18.6-mile event challenged participants to complete the course while carrying a 24-pound rucksack and wearing full combat uniform, testing both physical......
