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  • 623rd ACF partners with JASDF

    The 623rd Air Control Flight "Lightsword" combined with their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts during a temporary deployment to Iruma Air Base, Japan, to strengthen bilateral relations June 22-26.The ACF's main mission is to integrate bilateral air and missile defense operations through

  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force visits Team Kadena

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody arrived at Kadena Air Base for a three-day visit July 5.During his visit, Cody is slated to answer Airmen's questions surrounding changes to the new enlisted evaluation system, promotions, formal training and retirements.As part of his ongoing

  • Team Kadena welcomes new commanders, June 25 to July 1

    Team Kadena would like to welcome the following new leaders that took command within the last week:Col. David J. Roll is now the commander of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron as of June 26. The 18th AES maintains a forward presence and supports medical contingencies in the Pacific to include

  • Kadena, Marine units integrate for large force exercise

    Flying squadrons from Kadena were a part of a joint service exercise with units from the U.S. Marine Corps to practice air-to-air superiority while protecting ground troops on June 30, 2015, Kadena Air Base, Japan.For this large force exercise, the Kadena's own 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons

  • ALS class 15-E graduates

    Airman Leadership School Class 15-E graduated June 30 at the Rocker NCO club, and 46 Airmen took the next step toward becoming future NCOs and better leaders.Congratulations to the following graduates of Airman Leadership School 15-E:John L. Levitow AwardSenior Airman Colin Wolfe, 18th Maintenance

  • 18th MUNS Airmen host sacred sites tour

    Thirteen Airmen from the 18th Munitions Squadron hosted approximately 40 Okinawan visitors for a sacred site tour throughout Kadena's munitions storage area June 28.The tour, one of several community outreach events held around Kadena each year, took the local community members onto the base to

  • Saving energy on Kadena

    Every year, around this time, the words "Power Nap" always seem to come up. But, why is that?Between the months of June and September Kadena is charged more for the energy it uses, especially during the peak hours, between 1 and 4 p.m., which is why Power Naps are important.Power Nap is the practice

  • Team Kadena welcomes new commanders, June 17 - 24

    Team Kadena would like to welcome the following new leaders that took command within the last week:U.S. Air Force Maj. Yogi Lebby is now the commander of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron as of June 16. Lebby was a maintenance operations officer at the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin

  • Team Kadena welcomes new commanders

    Team Kadena would like to welcome the following new leaders that took command within the last week:U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew McGuinness is now the commander of the 31st Rescue Squadron as of June 10. The 31st RQS trains, equips and employs combat-ready pararescue specialists. The pararescuemen are