Kadena Air Base
U.S. Air Force base in Okinawa, Japan
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Kadena Air Base (嘉手納飛行場, Kadena Hikōjō) (IATA: DNA, ICAO: RODN) 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" because of its highly strategic location. It is located 650 km (400 mi) off the coast of China and at a distance of 770 km (480 mi) from Shanghai, a major Chinese economic hub.
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🇺🇸 USecAF visits Kadena AB to conclude Indo-Pacific tour
The visit capped a week of base visits where Lohmeier met with Airmen, Guardians and senior leaders to assess readiness, connect with the force and re...
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🇺🇸 Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Kadena AB to conclude Indo-Pacific tour
The visit capped a week of base visits where Lohmeier met with Airmen, Guardians and senior leaders to assess readiness, connect with the force and re...
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