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  • Taking the Field

    Stadium lights silhouette a checkered ball as it flies through the air and rolls along a green field. Players in jerseys race up and down a field in pursuit. A player wearing a white jersey with the number nine on his back dribbles the ball.  The ball is passed to a teammate as he is challenged, he

  • Typhoon season begins

    On June 1, Kadena entered Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 4, the default condition of readiness during typhoon season, which will last until November 30.Island residents experienced TCCOR 5 for the first time earlier this year, but this level of readiness is only used during the typhoon

  • 18th Dental Squadron keeps PACOM smiling

    KADENA AB, Japan - The Area Dental Lab here supports more than just Airmen and their families on Kadena; they support the entire Pacific Command.The second largest ADL, out of the three in the entire U.S. Air Force, belongs to the 18th Dental Squadron. Here, Airmen work diligently behind the scenes

  • 18th OSS weather flight ensures mission, recreational safety

    Okinawa is known for its sub-tropical climate and postcard-worthy beaches, but those who live here are no strangers to heavy rain, rough surf and even the occasional typhoon.In addition to its natural beauty, Okinawa serves an important role in the U.S. armed forces' operations in the Pacific and

  • 733 AMS Pacesetter Post Memorial Day Blood Drive

    The 733rd Air Mobility Squadron hosted a Pacesetter post Memorial Day blood drive at the passenger terminal here sponsored by the Armed Services Blood Bank Center from May 29.One pint of blood can save up to three lives and the blood drive is a way for military members to help give to those in

  • 2015 Okinawa First Vendor Showcase

    An 'Okinawa First' Vendor Showcase, coordinated by the 18th Contracting Squadron in coordination with the American Consulate General, was held from May 29 at the Schilling Community Center.The annual event allowed Okinawan vendors to showcase locally-made products to the Government Purchase

  • NCO Academy Class 15-4 graduates

    Congratulations to the following graduates of NCO Academy Class 15-4:John L. Levitow Honor Graduate AwardTech. Sgt. Jessica Player, 374th Force Support Squadron, Yokota Air Base, JapanAcademic Achievement AwardTech. Sgt. Errol Catanes, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base,

  • Kadena holds Memorial Day service, honors fallen

    Leaders, veterans and active-duty personnel from all branches of service on Okinawa gathered at Chapel 1 here to attend a Memorial Day ceremony May 25.Memorial Day is an annual holiday observed on the last Monday in May, and is a special day set aside to remember the brave men and women who have

  • Kadena promotes safety through annual fair

    The 18th Wing hosted their second annual Safety Wingman Day May 21 to promote Comprehensive Airman Fitness and safety for Kadena Airmen and their families.As with other similar events throughout the years, the day focused on individual and group safety throughout everyday activities.However, Tech.

  • NDI has mettle to find metal cracks

    During an F-15 Eagle pre-flight inspection, a crew chief discovers a crack in the paint. Because flaws in aircraft components can be potentially catastrophic, he strips it down to bare metal and calls the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Nondestructive Inspection Flight.NDI uses several

  • 18th FSS takes care of Kadena

    Raising morale and supporting Kadena's warrior Airmen and their families are top priorities for the 18th Force Support Squadron here, and they take it very seriously.The 18th FSS runs many of the facilities where a majority of Kadena's members spend their time and has reinvested more than $9 million