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  • Kadena undergoes its first UEI

    Kadena Air Base is scheduled to have a unit effectiveness inspection Jan. 26-30.This biennial inspection evaluates readiness, economy, efficiency, and the state of discipline.The Pacific Air Forces Inspector General team is trying to gauge the 18th Wing Air Force Instruction compliance through four

  • Honoring the fight for civil rights

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed annually on the third Monday in January and marks the birthday of one of the most influential civil right activists in American history.For many, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. represents the positive changes that took place during the American civil rights

  • Joint Services Tax Center offers free services

    The Joint Services Tax Center, located in Bldg. 1460, is scheduled to open at the end of January and remain open until May 15.The center will operate on a walk-in basis from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and will be able to help all Department of Defense ID card holders file Form 1040s

  • DeCA working to fix product shortages for overseas stores

    The Defense Commissary Agency is working to overcome challenges that have impacted the timely delivery of products to stores in Europe and the Pacific, the agency director and CEO said.In some instances commissary patrons experienced critical shortages in perishable products such as chilled juices,

  • Drinking safe abroad: Know the laws

    Being stationed in a foreign country can expose service members to new and unfamiliar traditions, customs and values.With a vast range of cultural differences to acclimate to comes additional foreign laws that should not be overlooked, particularly laws that are alcohol related."It's an important

  • Wingman Day: Targeted training here to stay

    Wing officials debuted a new format for its most recent Wingman Day and the overwhelmingly positive feedback they received means it's here to stay.Lisa Velez, 18th Wing community support coordinator and event project officer, said the goal is to hold a similar event annually.Velez said she believes

  • PACAF jazz band hosts concerts for Okinawan community

    Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia jazz band held a series of four concerts around Okinawa for the local community, beginning in downtown Naha City Dec. 11.During the first two-hour concert alone, members of the band sang, danced and played to an audience of more than 450 local

  • 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