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  • 15th Annual KSO brings community together

    The 15th Annual Kadena Special Olympics, one of the largest community relations events in Okinawa with more than 1,500  athletes and artists combined, was held at the Risner Fitness Center here Nov. 8.The event kicked off with an opening ceremony where the athletes heard words of encouragement.

  • 18th AES major claims flight nurse of the year award

    An aeromedical evacuation nurse stationed on Kadena recently claimed the Commemorative Air Force Dolly Vinsant Flight Nurse of the Year Award for her actions throughout 2013.The recipient of the award, Maj. Deveril Wint, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operations flight commander, said she owes

  • NCO Academy class 14-6 graduates

    Congratulations to the following graduates of NCO Academy Class 14-6: John L. Levitow Honor Graduate Award Tech. Sgt. Bruce J. Rick, 31st Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan Academic Achievement Award Tech. Sgt. Jacob A. Nickell, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan

  • Team Kadena recognizes 3rd quarter award winners

    Congratulations to the 18th Wing, partner unit and Team Kadena 3rd quarter award winners.The 3rd quarter award ceremony was held at the Keystone Theater here Oct. 31.The 18th Wing award winners are:Airman: Senior Airman Tessa Durant, 18th Mission Support GroupNCO: Staff Sgt. Kenneth Richmond, 18th

  • Kadena opens its gates to trick-or-treaters

    More than 5,000 Okinawan visitors packed Kadena's streets and sidewalks Oct. 31 to join the ghoulish Halloween festivities.Local employees were authorized to bring friends and family members, and more than 422 Okinawan visitors were invited to be bussed on Kadena in an effort to share the unique

  • PACAF's new command chief visits Kadena

    It's not every day the leader of more than 45,000 total force enlisted Airmen travels to Kadena for a visit. So, when Chief Master Sgt. Harold "Buddy" Hutchison, Pacific Air Forces command chief, arrived Oct. 28, it was a great opportunity for Kadena's Airmen.One of Hutchison's leadership tenets is

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end

    Every October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Kadena's Family Advocacy focuses on the prevention of domestic violence. By informing the public of the various programs and services they provide, Family Advocacy aims to put an end to spouse and child abuse incidents.In addition to

  • ALS class 14-G graduates

    During an Airman Leadership School graduation March 27 at the Rocker NCO club, 40 Airmen took the next step toward becoming future NCOs and better leaders.Congratulations to the following graduates of ALS Class 14-G:John L. Levitow AwardRebecca Lee S. Wolnik, 18th Operations Support

  • Public health ensures safe travels

    Travelers often plan their hotels, restaurants, and visiting popular sights but military members and their families should consider stopping by the 18th Medical Group Public Health office to receive a region specific threat assessment briefing prior to traveling.Public health provides a region