Kadena Air Base

The official account of the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan. #Shogun1 = 18th Wing Commander tweets. (Following, RTs & links ≠ endorsement)

[U.S. Indo-Pacific Command @INDOPACOM]

#USINDOPACOM Statement on #DPRK Missile Launch: "We are aware of the DPRK’s ballistic missile launch today, including that it overflew Japan. We are consulting closely with regional allies and partners."

Read more⬇️https://t.co/cs7NoZQ3lt

[Kadena Air Base @KadenaAirBase]

#shogunwarriors
@kadenaAirBase welcomed @GenCQBrownJr to the
largest operational combat wing overseas. We defend U.S. and #Japan by providing a forward power projection platform with deployable combat power.
#FreeandOpenIndoPacific #PACAF #Kadena

[PACAF @PACAF]

.@KadenaAirBase F15s recently integrated with @JASDF_PAO F-15s to enhance deterrence and response capabilities.

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

The "Hawaiian Raptors" are operating out of @KadenaAirBase to build experience operating in the physically vast & strategically complex environment of the Pacific. These operations support the ongoing commitment to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.

@PACAF | @AirNatlGuard

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

Joint and combined operations make us capable & ready. Our continuous integration of @USArmy, @USMC, @USNavy & #USAF components increase our interoperability and preparation for missions in the @INDOPACOM area of responsibility.

@PACAF

[Kadena Air Base @KadenaAirBase]

The #909thARS provides combat-ready tankers and crews to support operations in the Indo-Pacific theater. The unit deploys crews and assets worldwide in support of deterrence, freedom of navigation, and power-projection operations throughout the Pacific.

[U.S. Indo-Pacific Command @INDOPACOM]

.@usairforce F-15C Eagles assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, taxi onto a runway before taking off in support of #JungleWarfareExercise22 at @KadenaAirBase. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #Readiness #Lethality

📸: Pfc. Justin J. Marty

[Kadena Air Base @KadenaAirBase]

Have you ever wondered what blowing up 930 grenades looked like?💥
Recently, Airmen, Marines and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members properly disposed of expired explosives while improving interoperability between the services!
Check out the photos here➡️ https://t.co/jZKDcq14vj

[Airman Magazine @AirmanMagazine]

U.S. Airmen, U.S. Marines and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members prepare grenades for disposal at @KadenaAirBase, Japan, Dec. 15, 2021. The joint training between U.S. EOD technicians and their JASDF counterparts ensures increased interoperability.

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

An @usairforce F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis through a wash system bath after a training sortie at @KadenaAirBase.

[Kadena Air Base @KadenaAirBase]

Every Airman is important to ensuring Kadena's mission success. This Wingman Wednesday, meet SSgt Shelby Gordon from the 18th Security Forces Squadron!

[Kadena Air Base @KadenaAirBase]

Providing medical safety and security in any conditions, the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons teamed up with the Army to practice life-saving helicopter hoisting skills while at sea. #ReadyAF
https://t.co/lfXg2O7AIW

[Kadena Air Base @KadenaAirBase]

#JASDF members from the 9th Air Wing visited Kadena Air Base and attended a briefing on the Multi-capable Airmen program.
By sharing practices and training tools, #TeamKadena is strengthening relations and creating a more effective partnership with JASDF!

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

The @usairforce’s 18th Operations Group partnered with the @JASDF_PAO_ENG & the 36th Airlift Squadron to complete Exercise Southern Beach near @KadenaAirBase, Japan, to focus on offensive and defensive counter air operations, personnel rescue and airdrop missions.

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

.@KadenaAirBase partnered with @374AirliftWing and the 航空自衛隊 @JASDF_PAO_ENG to accomplish Exercise Southern Beach! This is the first time #JASDF has conducted large-scale Japan-U.S. night operations and training.

https://t.co/8OlrxXjXgM

[PACAF @PACAF]

#ICYMI: Airmen from @374AirliftWing and @KadenaAirBase partnered with @JASDF_PAO_ENG during Exercise Southern Beach to refine cooperative skills necessary to maintaining a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

Full story here -https://t.co/gtsM2zx9NF

@usairforce

[U.S. Air Force @usairforce]

.@KadenaAirBase is home to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron!

The primary mission of the squadron is to support medical operations in wartime, during various contingencies and during natural disaster relief operations.

@PACAF

📸 by A1C Stephen Pulter

[Kadena Air Base @KadenaAirBase]

The 33rd Rescue Squadron worked with the @USMC 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion at the Jungle Warfare Training Center last week.

This training allows both units to sharpen their skills for hoist operations in a jungle environment.

https://t.co/zFCiD2CCB6

@PACAF

[PACAF @PACAF]

#ICYMI @KadenaAirBase participated in a Large Scale Global Exercise with the HMS Queen Elizabeth in the @INDOPACOM region.