Kadena Air Base is a United States Air Force base in the towns of Kadena and Chatan and the city of Okinawa, in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is often referred to as the "Keystone of the Pacific".

What is Kadena AFB known for?

It is often referred to as the "Keystone of the Pacific". Kadena Air Base is home to the USAF's 18th Wing, the 353rd Special Operations Group, reconnaissance units, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, and a variety of associated units. ... It is the largest and most active US Air Force base in East Asia.

Where is the US Air Force base in Japan?

All about the US Air Force in Japan

The US Air Force in Japan operates from three bases: Misawa Air Base in Aomori Prefecture, Yokota Air Base in Western Tokyo, and Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture.