Kadena's Model Program trains with 18th CES

18th CES digs, drains, develops water main fix

USAF, JASDF participate in NCO bilateral exchange

Approximately eight U.S. Air Force and Army service members participated in a Japan Air Self-Defense Force NCO exchange recently here. The purpose of bilateral exchanges between the JASDF and U.S. military is to create a better understanding of how the U.S. military operates, as well as foster good

18th MDG wins two Air Force level awards

The 18th Medical Group was recently recognized by the Air Force with two Air Force Level awards.For their exceptional ability to provide and sustain medical logistics and stellar bioenvironmental skills, the 18th MDG claimed the Outstanding Medical Logistics Account Award and the Outstanding Base

JASDF working dogs train at Kadena

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force military working dogs and their handlers had the opportunity to train at the 18th Security Forces Squadron kennel here, Feb. 26.The joint MWD training was offered by the 18th SFS commander and kennel master to JASDF when their personnel toured Naha Air Base July

AFAF campaign kicks off at Kadena

PACOM senior enlisted leader visits Okinawa, discusses key topics

The U.S. Pacific Command senior enlisted leader visited Kadena Airmen, as well as other U.S. and Japan Self Defense forces stationed here, Feb. 28 as part of a tour throughout the command.Navy Command Master Chief Mark Rudes, PACOM senior enlisted leader, stressed the importance of service members

NCOA Class 14-2 graduates

NCO Academy Class 14-2 graduated at the Keystone Theater Feb. 26.Congratulations to the following graduates of Class 14-2:John L. Levitow Honor Graduate Award:Tech. Sgt. Lauren Berger, 18th Security Forces Squadron, Kadena AB Academic Achievement Award: Tech. Sgt. Kristin Jones, 18th Dental

Kadena Silver Flag site officially stands down, moves to Guam

The 554th RED HORSE Squadron's Detachment 1 officially stood down the Kadena Silver Flag site during a ceremony Feb. 21.The site, which was established on Okinawa in the late 1980s, signifies the end of an era and the beginning of another underneath the Pacific Air Forces regional training center at

Service members ride for 24 hours to honor family, fallen comrades

Kadena disciplinary program enforces civilian standards

While commanders have the Uniform Code of Military Justice to punish service member's misconduct, Status of Forces Agreement status civilian personnel are held accountable for their actions under a separate program. The Kadena Disciplinary Action Program, or KDAP, is a tool the base commander uses

National Patient Safety Awareness Week scheduled March 2-8

In an effort to raise awareness and encourage the engagement of patients, families, health care providers, and the public, the 18th Medical Group announced its participation in the 2014 Patient Safety Awareness Week campaign, "Navigate Your Health ... Safely."Patient Safety Awareness Week, which is

'Young Tigers' fuel fighters

MWD searches for trace amounts

National Prayer Luncheon celebrates 61st anniversary, brings people together