Japanese, U.S. officers kick off BLOG program

Amelia Earhart Intermediate School celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Kadena observes Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week began on Kadena Oct. 23 at Ryukyu and Kadena Middle School.Red Ribbon Week is an annual National Family Partnership campaign to promote drug prevention among youth. The Red Ribbon traces its origins to 1985, when Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique Camarena, a

18th SFS opens facilities to Okinawan police

The 18th Security Forces Squadron hosted an open house event for Okinawan law enforcement members Oct. 22, throughout various SFS facilities.Various interactivities were held to let the local police see Kadena's police practices and to maintain a healthy relationship between both departments."We are

SOSS weather Airmen: Forecasting mission success

In the field of special operations, the climate is constantly affecting mission capabilities that are being conducted throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.In order to function in a diverse range of weather conditions, Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight

Kadena Post Office: pick up packages as soon as possible

As the holidays draw closer, packages are starting to pile up at the Kadena Post Office.Anyone with a post office box should check it daily to ensure there is room for the influx of packages expected to arrive on the island over the next few months."With the holidays fast approaching we're trying to

40 locals from Okinawa City visit Kadena sacred sites

67th FS honorary commander meets dedicated crew chiefs

The 67th Fighter Squadron honorary commander joined members from his designated squadron and the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Oct. 19 for a Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony.Atsushi Nerome has been the 67th FS honorary commander for eight years. He observed the ceremony to congratulate the Airmen who

Halloween on Kadena

Kadena will be hosting trick-or-treaters from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.Keep safety in mind as trick-or-treaters will be enjoying their Halloween festivities.The Kadena Halloween Committee needs volunteers to help patrol housing areas on base to ensure that children are safe as they seek their holiday

Kadena’s 44th, 67th FS weapons loading crews compete

Chiefs’ Choice Award

Volunteers prepare for KSO

723 USFJ facilities employees receive Joint Length of Service Award

Kadena Special Olympics committee hosts art exhibition for 16th Annual KSO

The Kadena Special Olympics committee hosted an art exhibition for special needs students Oct. 16 at the Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City.The exhibition showcased the students' artistic talents and provided members of Team Kadena an opportunity to work with them.This is the ninth year

Select Kadena NAF employees entitled to wage compensation

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - Kadena Air Base officials are seeking employees who worked at the Karing Kennels facility on base between 2008 and 2014.A recent Pacific Air Forces audit concluded that some of these non-appropriated funds employees could be entitled to additional compensation for wages