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  • Friendship shines after Okinawa crash

    As readers know, at approximately 4 p.m. on Aug. 5, a U.S. Air Force helicopter, an HH-60G belonging to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, crashed deep inside the Central Training Area in Okinawa Prefecture. Emergency search and rescue personnel from the USAF and U.S. Marine Corps responded immediately to

  • Sequester those electrons, save big bucks

    Have you ever heard the saying, "Every penny counts?" Well, when it comes to our climbing utility costs, every electron counts. The cost of electricity is expensive around the world, but it's especially so here on Okinawa. Since 2003 the cost of energy for Kadena Air Base has risen a whopping 47

  • Independence Day: A Celebration of Freedom

    Team Kadena,Our great nation has enjoyed independence now for 237 years. As we celebrate with our friends and families this weekend, let's not forget those who sacrificed so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. It is because of our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen who

  • Live to ride, ride to live another day

    Some memories are Kodak moments - the kind you want to recall again and again. Others are more sinister, hanging around unwanted, as a reminder of life's darker side. One such ominous memory combines one of my greatest joys and my greatest fear into a valuable life lesson.On a beautiful, warm summer

  • Take a Power Nap

    Team Kadena,As we begin the hot summer months ahead, Kadena's electrical bills will be rising with the temperatures. Did you know that Kadena pays higher rates for electricity that is used between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. during the summer? For example, doing a load of laundry at 1 p.m. will cost us 20

  • Freedom is Not Free - Remembering our nation's heroes

    As we all set out to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment to honor the heroic men and women who served our great nation and paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our way of life. I also ask that you keep safety at the forefront of you mind when traveling around the island, or

  • 18th Wing commander offers Critical Days of Summer message

    The Air Force's "Safe 'n Sound - All Year Round" safety campaign continues for the Critical Days of Summer, which begin Memorial Day weekend. Pacific Air Force's goal is zero preventable mishaps. During the 2012 CDS, the 18th Wing experienced 19 mishaps. The PACAF commander's six directives,

  • AMC offers a 'mighty' tool for mentors

    Get mentored or get left behind. Air Force development opportunities are becoming more competitive and without proper guidance, an officer stands the chance of missing important milestones. While still a mystery to most, Air Mobility Command's ribbon chart is a mighty, yet highly underutilized

  • Survival tip for deployed moms on Mother's Day

    I told myself to be strong. I told myself that tears won't change the fact that I was leaving my son for six months. Moments later, my husband pulled up to the airport for the final goodbye, but the Hoover dam couldn't hold back my tears or drown out the sound of my sobs. My head told me to get it

  • Make most of every moment - dive into pool of opportunities

    One of my favorite T-shirts sports the phrase, "Wherever you go, there you are." I'm a big believer in "blooming where you're planted" and in taking advantage of the many opportunities each new assignment presents. I'm good at "arriving" and getting plugged in. Leaving -- well, that isn't my strong