Homepage of Kadena Air Base
Together they form "Team Kadena" -- a world-class combat team ready to fight and win from the Keystone of the Pacific. Nearly 18,000 Americans and more than 4,000 Japanese employees and contractors make up Team Kadena. The base's estimated economic impact upon Okinawa's economy is more than $700 million annually.
About Us - Kadena Air Base
The base also provides infrastructure support to Army, Navy and Marine Corps forces assigned to or transiting Kadena. Team Kadena includes associate units from five other Air Force major commands, the U.S. Navy, and numerous other Department of …
Kadena Air Base History
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 Eighth Air Force and Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle, whose headquarters was …
OKINAWA INFORMATION - Kadena Air Base
Okinawa, the principal island of Okinawa Prefecture's 160 or so islands, is often referred to as the "Keystone of the Pacific" because of its strategic location relative to major Far East cities. Kadena is located about 900 miles from Tokyo, Manila, Seoul …
Newcomers Information - Kadena Air Base
The histories of Kadena and Okinawa have been tied together since the 18th Wing was known as the Provisional Pursuit Group at its inception in 1927. Since then, the local and base communites have been through many changes, all while maintaining a solid relationship.
Kadena hosts Okinawa vendor showcase
2024年11月7日 · Military and civilian representatives attend the Okinawa-First Showcase event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2024. This event was held to help increase access to mission-supporting resources for the base while creating more opportunities to work with local businesses.
Chronology - Kadena Air Base
2018年8月2日 · 21 April 1971 - Kadena Air Base became the only Air Force installation on Okinawa when the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing, located at Naha Air Base, inactivated. 15 May 1972 - The Ryukyu Islands reverted to Government of Japan control.
News - Kadena Air Base
2024年12月25日 · Kadena hosts Okinawa vendor showcase . The 18th Contracting Squadron hosted an event bringing local vendors on base to strengthen relationships and increase access to mission-supporting resources, Nov. 5, 2024.
Okinawa Family Housing - Kadena Air Base
Welcome to Department of Defense (DoD) Family Housing (FH) on Okinawa! We are pleased to have you as a member of our community, and we hope your stay in family housing is a pleasant one. The Air Force is the Executive Agent for MFH as a Joint Service Program.
PACAF command chief visits Kadena
2024年12月20日 · U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, center, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks with other Chief Master Sergeants at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 17, 2024. During her visit to Kadena, McCool toured facilities, recognized Airmen for excellent performance and addressed Air Force culture and policies during an all-call.