May 8, 2015 PAF marks milestone, integrates with Air Force AWACS crew For the first time in Philippine Air Force history, PAF air battle managers controlled aircraft while airborne by integrating with the U.S. Air Force's 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron as part of exercise Balikatan 2015.
April 14, 2015 18th Wing conducts joint NEO exercise with Navy, Army Members from the Air Force, Navy and Army processed 150 families while participating in a joint Non-combatant Evacuation Operation exercise (NEO) here April 8.
Nov. 14, 2014 US, Japanese rescue squadrons participate in exercise Keen Sword Personnel from the Japan Self Defense Force are teaming up with Kadena Air Base's 33rd Rescue Squadron and Eielson Air Force Base's 212th Rescue Squadron in support of a Japan-wide, joint-bilateral exercise that will run until Nov. 19.
Sept. 3, 2014 Sudan 'Lost Boy' serves as Kadena NCO "At the age of 10, I have seen death; I have buried other kids -- at the age of 10," he said, a sadness moving into his eyes. "But at the same time, I've rebounded. If I have to stay in that hole and think of those horrible situations I've been in, then I would not be here today."Labeled a "Lost Boy
July 7, 2014 Kadena Airmen prep for Typhoon Neoguri Kadena Air Base Airmen and their families are bracing for a massive typhoon expected to slam the island July 8, with winds gusts nearing 200 mph.
June 23, 2014 Kadena squadrons relocate to Guam for training Service members, aircraft and equipment from the 44th Fighter Squadron, 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron temporarily repositioned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 18, as part of an aviation training relocation mission.
Aug. 25, 2013 AF leaders visit Kadena to thank Airmen Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and their spouses met with Airmen and families here Aug. 21-22.
Aug. 13, 2013 Airmen mourn loss of downed helicopter crew member Officials confirmed the death of a technical sergeant assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron here Aug. 10 following the Aug. 5 crash of a helicopter in the Central Training Area, Okinawa.