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Kadena Air Base Enhances Readiness Against Missile Threats

12/5/2025

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Kadena Air Base conducted airfield damage repair training as part of the Beverly High 26-1 exercise to bolster readiness against Chinese missiles.
Personnel from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron practiced damage assessment and repair techniques.
Kadena is near Taiwan, a location critical to U.S. Indo-Pacific operations.
The base is defended by the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) system.
Runway improvements aim to ensure long-term durability and operational efficiency, supporting heightened readiness.

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Kadena Air Base conducted airfield damage repair training as part of the Beverly High 26-1 exercise to bolster readiness against Chinese missiles.
Personnel from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron practiced damage assessment and repair techniques.
Kadena is near Taiwan, a location critical to U.S. Indo-Pacific operations.
The base is defended by the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) system.
Runway improvements aim to ensure long-term durability and operational efficiency, supporting heightened readiness.