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  • First responders save trapped defenders during Typhoon Neoguri

    "Bro, I can't believe we got out," said Airman 1st Class Brandon Miles to Airman 1st Class Roderick Jones when thinking back on the events of that early morning July 9, 2014.The two 18th Security Forces Squadron response force members had been rescued by a team of first responders while on duty here

  • Kadena senior airmen selected to become NCOs

    More than 200 of Kadena's promotion-eligible senior airmen were selected to become staff sergeants following the Air Force Personnel Center's release July 10.Air Force officials selected 9,403 of 36,739 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 25.59 percent.

  • PACAF commander visits Kadena

    Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Kadena Air Base July 11, 2014, to discuss important issues facing Airmen, including sexual assault, force management, and the new Airmen Comprehensive Assessments.Carlisle visited several base agencies and spoke to a gathering of hundreds of

  • Kadena preps for Typhoon Neoguri

    The Kadena community is bracing for a massive typhoon expected to slam the island with winds gusts nearing 200 mph Tuesday.   Brig. Gen. James Hecker, 18th Wing commander, declared Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 3 and the base began evacuating its aircraft Sunday in preparation for Typhoon

  • Meet the 18th CEG commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Dwayne Robison took command of the 18th Civil Engineer Group July 2, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Below is a Q-and-A providing his thoughts on his new job and new home. What do you hope to bring to the 18th Civil Engineer Group during your time as commander?I see my role as

  • Meet the 18th MSG commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Debra Lovette took command of the 18th Mission Support Group June 18, 2014, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. She was asked a few questions so we can get to know one of our newest commanders.What do you hope to bring to the Mission Support Group during your time as commander?The 18th

  • ALS class 14-E graduates

    During an Airman Leadership School graduation June 30 at the Rocker NCO Club, 36 Airmen took the next step toward becoming future NCOs and better leaders. 34 listed names.Congratulations to the following graduates of ALS Class 14-E:John L. Levitow AwardDanielle N. Pfarr, 961st Airborne Air Control

  • Fireworks signal end of AmericaFest 2014

    Fireworks lit up the night sky signaling the end of the 38th AmericaFest here June 29.Rain and heat couldn't stop thousands of military members, their families and members of the local community gathered for a weekend celebration. Celebrating the 238th anniversary of America's independence,