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  • Riders on the Storm

    Japan-- Typhoon Chaba recently graced the ocean around the island paradise of Okinawa with its eye on the prize and a stormy disposition. Although never making landfall on Okinawa, members of Team Kadena prepared for the worst in anticipation of the super-typhoon.

  • Flu Fight Win

    According to the Center for Disease Control, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu vaccine each year.

  • Flightline Defenders

    Many premier warfighting squadrons call Kadena home, and they remain mission ready to respond at a moment’s notice to preserve assets and interests of the U.S. and its allies within the Indo-Asia Pacific region. However, who protects the protectors of the Pacific?Armed and trained personnel of the

  • It’s a freedom you defend

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – The 2016 presidential elections are underway, and Kadena is currently offering voting assistance to service members stationed here.Did you know all absentee ballots submitted timely and according to state requirements are counted for every election? It only takes a few quick

  • Undercover Airmen

    Airmen from the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron went undercover, showing signs of behaviors exhibited by people who are contemplating suicide as a training exercise for supervisors and leadership.

  • Got Drugs?

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – In the U.S. approximately 52 million people over the age of 12 have used prescription drugs non-medically in their lifetime, with painkillers being the most abused, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.The Kadena pharmacy, along with the 18th Security Forces

  • Their Finest Hour

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Within 30-minutes of an AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet crash, Airmen from the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons were in the air intent on saving the life of the pilot stranded in the Pacific Ocean.The pilot was able to eject from the aircraft before the crash and into the cold waters

  • One team, one fight

    Enlisted leaders from across Okinawa joined forces for a week-long joint professional military education experience to learn the mission of their fellow service members.

  • 33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons, JASDF rescue Marine pilot

    Members of Kadena’s 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons worked alongside members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force in rescuing a Marine pilot off the coast of Okinawa, Sep. 22.The pilot was rescued successfully after ejecting safely from his AV-8 Harrier during a routine training mission. The aircraft,

  • One Bird, Two Stones

    Republic of Korea Air Force F-15 Eagles and Airmen of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron simultaneously trained for separate missions over the Pacific Ocean last week thanks to an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base.The 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 provided fuel

  • Not forgotten

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Prisoners of war and people missing in action are harsh realities of the risks associated with being military personnel; enlisted, commissioned or civilian. Once a year, the third Friday in September, those who still maintain POW/MIA status are honored and remembered. This

  • Making it look easy

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Civil Engineer Squadrons from Kadena, Yokota and Misawa Air Bases teamed up here with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center to conduct training for the new rapid airfield damage repair (RADR) technique Sept. 12-15.Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations have

  • Heroes by the sea

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --There are a lot of dangers when it comes to extreme sports, even more so when it comes to ocean sports.Pat Allbritton and Paul Love, Air Force civilian employees from the 18th Civil Engineer Group on Kadena Air Base witnessed how quickly things can go wrong, Aug. 29, 2016,

  • Typhoon Alley

    It’s that time again here in Okinawa. Typhoon season is in full swing, with a constant flow of people coming and going, it’s likely many on the island have yet to experience one.

  • Overseas Housing Allowance survey: It’s your entitlement

    Service members across Japan are encouraged to take the Overseas Housing Allowance survey. OHA is an entitlement for members who are stationed overseas, that receive overseas housing allowance, have been in country at least 3 months, and reside in privately leased quarters as a lessee. Participating