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  • Kadena fliers temporarily relocate to Guam for training

    Service members, aircraft and equipment from the 44th Fighter Squadron, 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron temporarily repositioned to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, June 18 as part of an aviation training relocation mission.The ATR is designed to promote

  • 18th Wing and the Korean War

    As the 64th anniversary of the start of the Korean War approaches, it is important to remember the 18th Wing's participation in that -time in history. It was June 25, 1950, and the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing was stationed at Clark Field in the Philippines. North Korea had just invaded South Korea and

  • Kadena's first-ever Pilot for a Day recipient

    A pilot's son was selected when Kadena hosted its first Pilot for a Day at the 909th Air Refueling Squadron on June 12.Eleven-year-old, Peter Denham, son of Lt. Col. William Denham, 67th Fighter Squadron commander, had his dream come true when the 909th Air Refueling Squadron showed him a day in the

  • AmericaFest 2014: Remember safety

    As AmericaFest 2014 approaches June 28-29, attendees are advised to keep an eye out and stay safe.With the hottest months on island at the doorstep, along with often unpredictable rain, participants should remember that proper planning and preparation can be the difference between an eventful

  • Humidity, moisture key to controlling mold

    With summer right around the corner and the temperatures rising, it's always important to remember to be cautious and aware of mold growth here on Okinawa.Okinawa's tropical climate and environment is perfect for the growth and spread of mold. Mold can grow everywhere, to include homes and

  • Kadena Airmen graduate CCAF

    More than 200 Kadena Airmen graduated from the Community College of the Air Force during a ceremony at the Keystone Theater May 30, 2014. The CCAF is the largest accredited community college in the United States. Below is a list of the graduates. Congratulations to the following graduates:

  • Volunteers needed for 2014 AmericaFest

    The 2014 AmericaFest celebration, which is scheduled for June 28 and 29, is in need of approximately 515 volunteers to sign up by June 6 in support of the event. Many jobs are still available from setup and tear down to security forces augmentation."If enough volunteers don't show up, it will be

  • 18th AES sharpens evacuation skills

    It's a less than ideal situation: Nurses and medical technicians secure themselves and their critical-condition patient as they feel the unwelcoming, earthquake-like shake of turbulence as their KC-135 Stratotanker avoids an unexpected storm. Intensive care is tricky enough in a stable room, but if

  • AtHoc system used for dependents

    The AtHoc system implemented on Kadena Air Base in January is not just for military personnel, it can also be used to notify civilians and dependents registered in the system. It is important for military members to register their adult dependents so that they receive notifications during