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  • 17th Special Operations Squadron begins upgrade to MC-130J

    Kadena's newest aircraft touched down here, Dec. 21, 2014, after a flight across the Pacific to its new home with the 353rd Special Operations Group.The MC-130J Commando II is replacing the retiring MC-130P Combat Shadow assigned to the 353rd SOG's 17th Special Operations Squadron."The Commando II

  • NCO Academy 15-1 graduates

    Congratulations to the graduates of NCO Academy, Class 15-1:John L. Levitow Honor Graduate AwardTech. Sgt. John FrankenhoffAcademic Achievement AwardTech. Sgt. Erin GreningerCommandant AwardTech. Sgt. April QuintanillaDistinguished Graduate AwardsStaff Sgt. Joshua BridgesTech. Sgt. Erin

  • ALS class 15-A graduates

    During an Airman Leadership School graduation Dec. 11 at the Rocker NCO club, 48 Airmen took the next step toward becoming future NCOs and better leaders.Congratulations to the following graduates of ALS Class 15-A:John L. Levitow AwardSenior Airman Eric Sperry, 718th Aircraft Maintenance

  • Cookie drive brings holiday cheer to Kadena troops

    More than 50 volunteers gathered at the Rocker NCO Club on the morning of Dec. 9 to package donated holiday cookies for the single military members living on Kadena.The annual cookie drive is a long-standing tradition that aims to spread holiday cheer to service members living in dormitories on base

  • MFEs vital to 18th Wing's readiness

    Few Airmen who have endured a mission focused exercise enjoy every aspect of the training.The Wing Inspection Team uses a range of scenarios throughout exercises that are often inconvenient, challenging, exhausting and stressful.However, they're also what keeps the 18th Wing ready to respond to any

  • Kadena takes on Community Quest, Wingman Day

    The 18th Wing held Community Quest and Wingman Day to support and motivate by focusing on the Comprehensive Airman Fitness concept for Kadena Airmen Nov. 20-21.CAF is described as a holistic approach to develop over-arching Airman fitness and fortitude. When the word "Airman" is referenced it

  • Kadena initiates December MFE

    Kadena's mission focused exercise kicked off in the early morning of Dec. 1 with deafening sounds from a gunshot simulator at the 18th Wing security forces building.The scenario, which focused on Kadena's tactics and procedures during an unexpected active shooter situation, sent a shock through the

  • 718th AMXS Airman dies in motorcycle accident

    An Airman assigned to Kadena's 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron died Monday of injuries as a result of a motorcycle accident here Nov. 24.Airman 1st Class Quincy Jackson, 21, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, was taken to the U.S. Navy Hospital Okinawa at Camp Foster where he was pronounced dead at

  • SecAF visits Kadena Airmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Kadena Nov. 25 as part of a multi-day visit to the Pacific.During the visit, James had lunch with Kadena Airmen and visited Airmen in their duty sections with Brig. Gen. James B. Hecker, 18th Wing commander. She also spoke to Airmen during an all