Post Office going electronic

Beginning Oct. 1, the Kadena Base Post Office will be switching over to an email notification system for package arrivals rather than the slip system.This change comes with the Air Force's initiative to become a paperless Air Force.In following with this paperless initiative, the change will be

Team Kadena wraps up Tsuiki ATR

Twelve F-15s and more than 150 Kadena Airmen wrapped up two weeks of bilateral training with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force members at Tsuiki Air Base in Japan, Sept. 3.The aviation training relocation program is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and

JASDF learns about Kadena's explosive solution systems

Kadena tankers train with Kunsan fighters

18th Wing Airmen deploy for ATR, build relationships with allies

More than 150 U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Wing and 12 F-15 Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron deployed here for a two-week Aviation Training Relocation beginning Aug. 21.The ATR gave the Airmen the opportunity to train and interact with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members, but they're

JEMS program fosters ties between U.S. Airmen and JASDF

Okinawans come together as ancestors return to spirit world

2015 Kadena Senior NCO Induction Ceremony

Kadena hosted its annual Senior NCO induction ceremony Aug. 28, 2015. This ceremony commemorated the inductees' entrance into the Air Force's Top 3. Those who were selected to put on the rank of master sergeant were recognized for their achievement.Inductees present at the ceremony are listed

Back to school for Kadena students

More than 4,100 Kadena students officially ended their summer vacation as they headed back to school Aug. 31 at Kadena Air Base, Japan."We have a top notch group of students and we have the best, most dedicated faculty that I have ever had the pleasure of serving," Wendy Cooley, Amelia Earhart

JASDF English briefing contest at Naha Air Base supported by 18th Wing personnel

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Southwestern Composite Air Division hosted an English briefing contest Aug. 26 at Naha Air Base, Japan. Two officers from Kadena Air Base were invited to take part in the judging and presentation of awards.Competitors briefed the JASDF's promotion system, morals

Chief's Choice Award

Okinawa celebrates Obon

Obon, an annual Buddhist holiday dating back more than 500 years, where families come together and reunite with the spirits of their ancestors will be taking place on Okinawa Aug. 26-28.As with most holidays, traffic will be heavy around the island do to families visiting each other and celebrating

Typhoon Goni strikes Okinawa

Typhoon Goni reached its closest point near Okinawa Aug. 24, forcing U.S. service members and their families to batten down the hatches for most of the day to avoid damaging winds and a barrage of rain.However, the typhoon, though strong toward its center, failed to strike the island directly,

KLI interns experience American culture

Team Kadena kicks off ATR at Tsuiki Air Base

More than 150 Airmen from the 18th Wing and the first group of F-15 Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron began Aviation Training Relocation today at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan.The Airmen came to Tsuiki to participate in a two week long ATR with members of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force."Our U.S.