Kadena preps for weeklong MFE

The 18th Wing will conduct a mission focused exercise to prepare Airmen for real world contingencies Aug. 18-22 here.An MFE is a scenario-based exercise used to assess readiness, evaluate the validity of unit self-assessment programs and a commander's tool to limit the risks of undetected

Meet the Operations Group commander

U.S. Air Force Col. David Mineau took over as the Operations Group commander of the 18th Wing on Aug. 15, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Below is a Q-and-A providing his thoughts on his new profession and new home.What do you hope to bring to the 18th Wing during your time as the operations group

MFE participants reminded to inspect, clean, protect IPE

The next mission focused exercise kicks off Aug. 18, and for those who plan to don training gear and demonstrate their ability to survive and operate, individual protective equipment preparation is essential.Perhaps most importantly, individuals should inspect and clean all components of their

Okinawan families welcome their ancestors during Obon

Okuma detachment changes command

Kadena residents, units reminded to separate recyclables, use clear bags

As part of a revision to the recycling and refuse collection program that began Oct. 1, 2013, islandwide base housing residents and Kadena units are required to meet several rules for the program.However, some of the requirements, such as completely separating recyclables and using only clear trash

What is Eagle Eyes

The Eagle Eyes program is an Air Force anti-terrorism initiative that enlists the eyes and ears of Air Force members and citizens to watch, report and protect. This program teaches individuals about the typical activities terrorists engage in to develop their attacks, the signs to look for, possible

Okinawa vice governor visits Kadena

2014 Kadena Vacation Bible School

Okinawans celebrate O-bon this week

O-bon, an annual Buddhist tradition more than 500 years old, reunites living family members with the spirits of their deceased ancestors for three days. It will be celebrated throughout Okinawa Aug. 8-10. Traffic before, during and after O-bon in larger areas will likely be heavy due to families

Kadena welcomes Japanese primary school children from Achi village, Nagano

Kadena Airman awarded Distinguished Flying Cross with valor

Kadena needs a Power Nap

Part of being in the military includes many benefits for members and their families, and to many military member living on a military base is one of them. Living on a military installation has many benefits of its own such as not having to pay household energy bills, but the money for those bills

Tops in Blue brings home one of Kadena's own

Tops in Blue is a world-famous Air Force expeditionary entertainment unit that travels to raise the morale of Air Force personnel stationed throughout the world at remote and deployed locations. On this stop of their tour they brought one of Kadena's own Airmen back home with them for their

Kadena hosts annual historical site visit