The United States continues to strengthen air readiness in the Indo-Pacific by sustaining rotational fighter deployments at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. As the closest major U.S. air hub to Taiwan, Kadena plays a central role in maintaining regional stability and rapid response capability. Since 2022, the U.S. Air Force has ensured continuous fighter presence by rotating modern aircraft while retiring older F-15C/D models. These rotations have included F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters,

6.2K views · 108 reactions | The 18th Security Forces Squadron has one basic goal: defend the people, property and resources of #TeamKadena. None of this would be possible, however without the help of a handful of airman at the center of it all. Check out the video below to meet the Airman in control of the Base Defense Operations Control Center or BDOC. | Kadena Air Base | Facebook

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The Alpha Warrior Air Force Tour visited Kadena Air Base to give Airmen a challenge and fun competition. Check it out! LCpl Jonathan Pearson | AFN Okinawa