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  • 15th annual KSO scheduled for Nov. 8

    The 15th annual Kadena Special Olympics is scheduled to kick off at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Risner Fitness Complex.More than 930 special-needs athletes are expected to compete in a variety of events including 200 and 400 meter races, soccer skills and ground golf. There will also be an art exhibit

  • Halloween activities and safety tips

    It's that time of year again where children can turn into monsters or angels. Children will be trick-or-treating through base housing areas from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.Kadena Air Base will also host approximately 400 local community members who have been pre-invited for the festivities in addition to base

  • Storytellers: Col. Thomas Torkelson

    When the 18th Wing's vice commander talks about resiliency, he uses his own experiences to illustrate the conversation.Col. Thomas Torkelson shared his personal story of battling alcoholism with Team Kadena's Airmen during a recent Storytellers gathering.Torkelson began drinking excessively when he

  • Kadena Airman dies in SCUBA diving accident

    An Airman assigned to Kadena Air Base died Saturday during a SCUBA diving accident off the coast of Okinawa, approximately 30 miles north of the base.Tech. Sgt. Jason D. McIlvaine, 42, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron was diving near Serakaki Village, Okinawa City, Japan.Two Airmen noticed that

  • Kadena contractor dies

    A contractor assigned to Kadena Air Base was found dead Saturday.The body was found in an off-base hotel room early Saturday morning. The contractor was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is currently under investigation.The name of the contractor is being withheld until 24 hours after the

  • Kadena Airman dies in diving accident

    An Airman assigned to Kadena Air Base died Saturday during a diving accident off the coast of Okinawa, approximately 30 miles north of the base.The Airman was air lifted to Nakagami Hospital where they tried to resuscitate him. The Airman was later pronounced dead.The name of the Airman is being

  • Kadena Airmen prepare for ATR

    Approximately 200 Airmen from the 18th Wing and 12 F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron arrived at Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan to participate in a two week-long Aviation Training Relocation with the Japan Air-Self Defense Force on Oct. 18.Hosted by the JASDF 5th Wing, the ATR will focus

  • Sea conditions on Okinawa

    Part of the beauty of living on Okinawa is the opportunity to explore its many beaches, however, everyone should keep in mind sea conditions can be extremely dangerous and change very rapidly. Even if the weather around you seems clear, the sea condition could still be caution or even danger due to