U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gregory, 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons officer, performs pre-flight checks on a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 77th EFS, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Col. John Schutte visited Kadena Air Base for an on-the-ground and aerial tour of the base to better learn of Kadena’s combat capabilities, operational readiness and its mission in keeping a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Waqas Butt, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Fiza Carpet Co Ltd and Island Teak Co, has made a significant impact in Okinawa with his unique business ventures.
Linda is the Center Operations Coordinator for USO Camp Foster and takes great pride in being part of the USO mission.
Mr. Kazufumi Matayoshi consistently demonstrates professionalism, selfless service, and commitment to the Logistics Readiness Center-Okinawa and the Okinawan community.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Grover Barham III stands at attention during his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 23, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody McGuire, 18th Communications Squadrons enterprise technician, uses a fly away kit to set up phone lines during an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mitchell Brown, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, reviews financial documents as he works to close out the fiscal year’s budget at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Saltares, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, speaks at the 319th ERS change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 13, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yosef Linn, 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, simulates a landing call in a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during a joint force ground training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024.
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Felicia Bangaru stands at attention during her Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Award ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 9, 2024.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, but every month of the year, Kadena Air Base offers a myriad of mental health resources designed to help Airmen.
Yosuke Nakama, chief of Traffic Safety Operations with the Okinawa Prefecture Government, demonstrates a breathalyzer test to U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force during “The Ripple Effect” lecture discussing the dangers of driving under the influence, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 4, 2024.
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jose Guerra delivers a speech during his promotion ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 4, 2024.