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  • Kadena firefighters facilitate joint training

    It's one thing to talk about what steps to take if a fire breaks out, and something else entirely to combat an out-of-control blaze. For U.S. Marines and sailors operating onboard a ship deployed to the middle of the ocean with no nearby aid, that distinction becomes even more important.To prepare

  • Typhoon Noul jump starts season

    Typhoon Noul has jump-started the typhoon season and is forecasted to cause destructive winds midday May 12 here.Typhoon season officially starts June 1 and the 18th Wing commander will direct all military installations on Okinawa to transition to Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 4 until Nov.

  • Joint Task Force 505 coordinating military relief efforts in Nepal

    The U.S. military is playing a crucial role in the "whole-government" approach toward humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in support of the government and armed forces of Nepal following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake April 25.U.S. Pacific Command activated Task Force 505 on May 1 to

  • PAF marks milestone, integrates with U.S. Air Force AWACS crew

    For the first time in Philippine Air Force history, PAF air battle managers controlled aircraft while airborne by integrating with the U.S. Air Force's 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron as part of Exercise Balikatan 2015.Five PAF air battle managers have flown in the AWACS each day since the

  • AFA hosts Air Power Week

    The Keystone Chapter of the Air Force Association recently hosted Air Power Week in support of the Department of Defense's Month of the Military Child.The AFA is a professional military and aerospace education association that promotes public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it

  • Japan celebrates Golden Week

    Around the end of April each year on Okinawa, there suddenly seems to be more traffic, tourist destinations and popular restaurants appear to be more crowded, and it feels like hotel rates soar.It's not your imagination; it's Golden Week, the longest vacation period of the year for most Japanese

  • Kadena recognizes 2015 first-quarter award winners

    The 2015 first quarter award ceremony for 18th Wing, partner unit, Honor Guard and Team Kadena was held at the Keystone Theater here May 1.Congratulations to the following award winners.The 18th Wing award winners are:Airman: Senior Airman Dalton Carr, 18th Operations Group NCO: Tech. Sgt. Miguel

  • Kadena Air Base unites together to Take Back the Night

    Voices shatter the silence of the night. The sharp piercing sound of cowbells and clappers echoes through the streets. A voice booms over the loudspeaker of a patrol car as marchers are illuminated by headlights and streetlights. Signs held proudly, they chant."Yes means yes! No means no! However we

  • Kadena's 18th CS earns four Air Force-level awards

    Kadena's 18th Communications Squadron was recently awarded four different Air Force level awards.Being the best in the Air Force is no easy task, but with great leaders and strong Airmen, it's no wonder the 18th CS added four more AF level awards to their list of achievements.Among the awards

  • Road Tax Roadshow coming soon

    It's time to pay.Officials from the Joint Service Vehicle Registration Office will be collecting the annual road tax payment at Kadena's Keystone Theater.Service members, civilians and other status of forces agreement personnel can pay the annual road tax for their personal vehicles from 9:30 a.m.

  • MFEs maintain readiness, foster resiliency

    The 18th Wing's April mission focused exercise came to a close at approximately 2 p.m. April 23. The almost 80-hour exercise tested the readiness of base personnel and their ability to effectively function in times of war. Participating Airmen were tested on their knowledge of self-aid buddy care,