The 385th Air Expeditionary Group is a United States Air Force unit under the Air Combat Command. Established on October 1, 2009, as part of the transformation from a permanent force to an Air Expeditionary Force, it is headquartered at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Its mission involves providing air and space power projection, theater air control, and airbase management in support of joint and combined operations. The 385th AEG consists of multiple squadrons with various aircraft, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon and KC-135 Stratotanker, among others. The group plays a crucial role in maintaining regional security and stability by conducting training missions, humanitarian assistance, and emergency response operations.