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,

Don't forget about the heavies ✈ Kadena Air Base is home to multiple heavy aircraft inlcuding U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon, U.S.A.F. RC-135 Rivet Joint, KC-135 Stratotanker, E-3 Sentry AWAC, to name a few. Sustaining airpower is essential to upholding Kadena's commitment to a free and open indo-pacific. #AssureDeterDefend #TeamKadena #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific U.S. Forces Japan (在日米軍司令部) U.S. Indo-Pacific Command U.S. Pacific Air Forces Fifth Air Force - 第５空軍司令部 | Kadena Air Base

❗️❗️ As of 2100 31 Aug, Kadena Air Base is now in STORM WATCH ❗️❗️...

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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