Fifth Air Force

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	To oppose or discuss a nomination, please go to CZ:Proposed for deletion and follow the instructions. For the monthly nomination lists, see Category:Articles for deletion. Fifth Air Force is the United States Air Force headquarters in Japan, responsible both for the readiness of U.S. units and for relations with the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, including the joint defense of Japan. It is a subordinate command of Pacific Air Forces, the air component of United States Pacific Command. During World War Two in the Pacific, it was a major air component of the Southwest Pacific Area commanded by Douglas MacArthur. Second World War Originally based in the Philippines, it moved to Australia after they fell, and was commanded by Gen. George Kenney. It was also known as Far Eastern Air Force. Present responsibilities Located at Yokota Air Base, it is commanded by Lieutenant General Edward Rice, Jr.. Subordinate units are: 18th Wing, a composite unit, led by Brigadier General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, which is the largest combat wing in the U.S. Air Force, located at Kadena Air Base 353rd Special Operations Group, associate unit 35th Fighter Wing 374th Airlift Wing 605th Air Operations Group 605th Air Operations Squadron 605th Air Intelligence Squadron 605th Air Support Squadron 605th Air Communications Flight 20th Operational Weather Squadron