Overview
- The 18th Wing said it will keep conducting parachute-drop training at Kadena Air Base under an exceptional-use policy.
- Ie Jima remains the Japan–U.S. designated site for drops, with its operations reported as reinstated on December 15.
- Officials cited runway degradation at Ie Jima as well as weather, sea state, and other operational factors for occasional shifts to Kadena.
- The wing emphasized that highly trained paratroopers conduct the training under disciplined safety procedures.
- Local government and community pushback in Okinawa is expected, according to local reporting, and no specific schedules or frequencies were released.