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  • FSS supports Kadena first hand, behind the scenes

    So what does the FSS do to care for Kadena? The real question may be what doesn't the FSS do for Okinawa?With the 18th Force Support Squadron's evaluation for its chance at a record fifth Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award fast-approaching, FSS personnel are continuing to give the best service to Team

  • Kadena wins PACAF Chaplain Corps Award

    Pacific Air Forces officials announced that the Kadena Chaplain's office earned the top status as the best Large Active Duty Chapel."This award is much more than just a chapel team award," said Chaplain (Col.) Steven McCain, 18th Wing Chaplain. "We have an amazing team of chaplains, chaplain

  • 18th CS keeps Kadena communicating

    There's no disputing the importance of the many ongoing missions on Kadena. With its numerous air frames and responsibilities, coupled with its strategic location, Kadena is considered to be one of the most essential air bases in the Pacific region.However, if it wasn't for the 52 individuals

  • Space-A travel can provide a unique, rewarding, experience

    Picture this. You pack your bags and make your way down to the Air Mobility Command passenger terminal only to hear over the public address system as you arrive, "Sorry folks, the mission to Hawaii has been delayed twelve more hours due to maintenance issues." It may be frustrating to hear that your

  • DBIDS implementation date fast approaches

    Beginning March 1, full implementation of the Defense Biometric Identification System will be in effect. This means every individual who comes through any gate on Kadena will have their passes or ID's scanned using the DBIDS system. After that date, five courtesy entries will be given to those who

  • 'Okinawan First' Vendor Showcase helps Kadena units save money, time

    The "Okinawan First" Vendor Showcase, coordinated by the 18th Contracting Squadron and the Okinawa Public Corporation for Industry Promotion, was held Feb. 15 at the Schilling Community Center.The event brought in Okinawan vendors to showcase locally-made products to the Government Purchase

  • Kadena Airmen join Soldiers in Joint Dawn

    About two dozen contracting airmen descended onto this home of the 101st Airborne Division to get a taste of contracting operations in a contingency environment.The airmen came from as far away as Japan, Alaska and Hawaii to participate in the U.S. Army Expeditionary Contracting Command Operation

  • TRICARE to extend coverage up to age 26

    The signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year 2011 into law enables TRICARE to extend coverage to eligible adult children up to age 26. A premium-based TRICARE Young Adult program is expected to be in place later this spring.The Patient Protection and Affordable Care

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Jan. 26

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions

  • Team Kadena demonstrates capabilities during life-like exercise

    Team Kadena is participating in Beverly High 11-02, a local operational readiness exercise, this week.During the LORE, units from across the base are presented with scenarios that test their ability to react and respond to different situations and emergencies on-base.In one scenario Jan. 19,

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Jan. 19

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Jan. 12

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Dec. 22

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Dec. 15

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil.  Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Dec. 8

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions