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  • Kadena Special Olympics kicks off Saturday

    The 11th Annual Kadena Special Olympics, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special needs individuals, is scheduled to kick off at Kadena's Risner Fitness Complex at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 6. More than 850 athletes are expected to participate in a variety of events ranging from 200 and 300

  • Okinawan dentists available to family members

    Off base dental services are available to active duty family members in Okinawa through United Concordia Insurance and the Tricare Dental Program network. Kadena's 18th Dental Squadron staff maintains a list of a dozen host nation providers who meet the criteria set forth by Tricare and are

  • Kadena Airman saves life of Okinawan boy

    It was a typical afternoon at the beach for Richard Howell and his family until he heard a yell from the water nearby. At first, Howell dismissed the Japanese voice as outside conversation, but then realized his family was the only one still at the beach. As he got closer, Howell noticed a man

  • DoDEA Launches 2010 Customer Satisfaction Survey

    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will administer its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) from November 1 through December 15. The CSS provides valuable feedback to DoDEA from its most important customers - students and parents - about the quality of education it provides

  • How is base housing on Okinawa? The Air Force wants to know....

    Residents in military family housing are slated to receive a housing survey via email this week from Air Force housing. The survey, should take 10-15 minutes to complete but could take a little longer as residents will be able to provide additional comments and observations."The results of the

  • Kadena Airmen tame wild mission in Kandahar

    They work in what's called the "Bull Pen." However, someone must keep forgetting to close the gate as these civil engineering Airmen are running loose all across base in constant support of the mission."We're really busy here," said Staff Sgt. Alexander Perez, 451st Expeditionary Civil Engineer

  • Mother Nature storms exercise, Okinawa braces for Chaba

    Hundreds of Kadena Airmen participating in Exercise Beverly High 11-1 came into work Tuesday night expecting to soon don their gas masks, but instead got news to pack up their gear and prepare for incoming Typhoon Chaba. After holding a meeting with Kadena's senior leaders, 18th Wing commander,

  • Beverly High 11-1 Day in Photos: Day 2

    Photos from Day 2 of Beverly High 11-1. The exercise provides Kadena personnel with the opportunity to simulate combat scenarios to train for possible real world missions.

  • Beverly High 11-1 Day in Photos: Day 1

    Exercise Beverly High 11-1 is now in full-swing. The exercise provides Kadena personnel with the opportunity to simulate combat scenarios to train for possible real world missions.

  • Okinawans receive awards for 8,000 years of service

    Nearly 600 Okinawans employed at U.S. military bases across the island were recognized at a ceremony at the Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan Oct. 21 for their combined 8,000 years of service to American forces on Okinawa.The Government of Japan hosts a Length of Service Award for Master Labor Contract

  • Dining-in shares laughs, builds bonds between spouses

    Nearly 200 Batgirls, Jolly Green Giants and other fantastical figures packed into the Rocker NCO Club last Saturday for a dining-in event paying tribute to Kadena's military spouses. Enlisted and officer spouses from more than 20 squadrons dressed up in everything from togas, 'battle dresses' and

  • Lt. Gen. Field takes command of U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force

    Lieutenant General Burton M. Field assumed command of U.S. Forces, Japan, and Fifth Air Force during a Change of Command ceremony held here today.Field, the former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan/Pakistan, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., replaced Lieutenant General

  • Contracting squadron ‘opens up’ for bidding

    Last fiscal year, Kadena contracting awarded more than $240 million in construction contracts. According to 18th Contracting officials, most contracts were awarded to firms based in mainland Japan, not Okinawa, due to lack of business experience with the base. In an effort to improve the local

  • Driving fatigued can have tragic consequences

    Kadena Airmen are reminded that long hours and lack of sleep can have devastating consequences. Capt. Christopher Slattery, 44th Fighter Squadron, recently lost family members due to someone driving tired. Read his personal story here Nov. 5. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration