Kadena, local community celebrate AmericaFest

3 Doors Down headlines AmericaFest

Day one of AmericaFest closed out with a performance by 3 Doors Down, complete with a roaring crowd.The band performed live for service members, their families and Department of Defense employees on the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 28.3 Doors Down is an American Alternative rock band

3 Doors Down closes out first day of AmericaFest

Kadena celebrates AmericaFest

Kadena kicks off AmericaFest 2014

Kadena kicked off AmericaFest 2014 here today, shutting down one of the flightline's two runways to allow military community members an opportunity to enjoy food, music and fun before the event is opened to the public June 29.The free, two-day event is intended to build a positive relationship

Military moms attend Special Delivery baby shower

18th Wing honors key spouses during breakfast

The Airman and Family Readiness Center here hosted a Key Spouses Appreciation Breakfast at the Kadena Officers' Club June 24. The breakfast gave commanders the chance to showcase the hard-working key spouses and mentors from their units and highlight their dedication to a healthy home front.

Public Health Advisory: Think before you ink

Getting a tattoo has health risks. Since the tattooing process involves piercing the skin with a needle and ink, it naturally carries with it potential health risks such as infection and allergic reactions. In Okinawa, the odds of having a medical complication from tattooing are even higher.Tattoo

Deployed Spouses Luau at Torii Beach

623rd ACF gains new commander

NCOA class 14-4 graduates

Congratulations to the technical sergeants of NCO Academy class 14-4 who graduated at the Erwin Professional Military Education Center June 20.John L. Levitow Graduate Award:Sean Berkshire, 718th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAcademic Achievement Award:Jewell Steamer, 33rd Rescue SquadronCommandant

JASDF visit with 909th ARS

A group of more than 80 Japan Self Defense Force students and instructors participated in an orientation tour of Kadena's 909th Air Refueling Squadron to learn about the 909th's mission and capabilities June 19. The orientation consisted of a mission briefing, static display of a KC-135

18th CES changes commander

18th OSS welcomes new commander

18th AMDS welcomes new commander