Kadena welcomes new wing commander
Brig. Gen. Matthew H. Molloy assumed command of the 18th Wing during a change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan June 3. Lt. Gen. Burton M. Field, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force...
View ArticleCommentary: Memorial Day is more than a long weekend
As we take time to reflect on this Memorial Day, I would like to thank all our forces in Japan for their service to our great Nation. There are many people who think of this day as the unofficial start...
View Article5 AF Airmen killed in 1943 plane crash honored in Australia
Maj. Gen. Jay Raymond, Fifth Air Force Vice Commander, attended a memorial ceremony June 3 in Northeastern Australia honoring 40 Airmen who died in a plane crash there 69 years ago during World War II....
View ArticleUSFJ commander focuses on bilateral operations
With the Department of Defense's rebalance of military forces to the Asia Pacific region, the focus on bilateral operations is more critical now than ever, said the new U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air...
View ArticleFormer 35 FW/CC returns to Misawa as USFJ commander
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella visited Misawa Aug. 8 - 10 for the first time since being appointed the Commander of U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force. However, this isn't his first time at...
View ArticleUPDATE: 33rd Rescue Squadron helicopter crash
A Kadena-based HH-60 helicopter from the 33rd Rescue Squadron (33rd RQS) crashed in the Central Training Area near Camp Hansen, Okinawa, at about 4 p.m. Aug. 5. "During this difficult time for Team...
View ArticleF-22 Raptors deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan
Approximately 12 F-22 Raptors and about 300 personnel from Langley Air Force Base, Va., are set to deploy to Kadena AB in mid-January, demonstrating continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security...
View ArticlePACAF to conduct Cope North 2014
The U.S. Air Force, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force will conduct exercise Cope North 2014 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 17 through 28, 2014. This is the annual...
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