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  • Kadena joins in sending aid to Philippines

    Following the devastation throughout the Philippines, due to Super Typhoon Haiyan, which hit six central islands Nov. 8, Kadena Air Base has joined the U.S. Pacific Command in the effort to deliver aide to the country.Under Operation Damayan, Kadena Airmen received and supported a C-17 Globemaster

  • Kadena firefighters, train local first responders

    More than 35 local emergency first responders received emergency aircraft safety training from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters here, Nov. 6.As part of a 2008 agreement between the Japanese government and the U.S. military, installations on Okinawa take turns hosting biannual aircraft

  • Kadena teen center earns $5K for youth program improvements

    The Kadena Air Base Youth Programs' Teen Council earned $5,000 with an original video focused on helping military dependents transition during permanent changes of station, announced Air Force Personnel Center officials. The grant will go toward quality improvements for the base teen program.Second

  • 67th FS returns to Kadena

    A group of six F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron here returned to Kadena Oct. 28 after a three-week deployment to Singapore.Capt. William Sullivan IV, 67th FS F-15 instructor pilot who deployed with the group, said the training with the Republic of Singapore air force is a vital component

  • Seven-time KSO athlete kicks off event

    With a grin that stretched from ear to ear, he excitedly charged down the center of the field carrying the coveted Olympic torch, followed closely by members from each of the U.S. military branches on Okinawa.Stepping onto the platform, he turned and lifted the scepter to the cheers and applause of

  • Kadena hosts 14th Annual KSO

    Approximately 846 special-needs athletes, 500 artists and more than 2,000 volunteers across Okinawa joined together to participate in the 14th Annual Kadena Special Olympics at the Risner Fitness Center Nov. 2. The start of the event kicked off with an opening ceremony where the commander and a

  • Team Kadena, local community members trick-or-treat

    More than 180 local community members joined military families on their quest for Halloween candy here Oct. 31.Sponsored by the 18th Wing, Okinawan people from communities surrounding Kadena Air Base were specially invited to join in celebrating the holiday trick-or-treating."Halloween is becoming a

  • PACAF command chief visits Kadena

    The Pacific Air Forces command chief visited Kadena for two days starting Oct. 28 to speak to the enlisted members stationed here and hear about some of their challenges and concerns.Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald's visit included an enlisted all-call, a breakfast with Airman from the wing, a walk

  • NCOA Class 13-7 graduates

    NCO Academy Class 13-7 graduated 35 technical sergeants at the Erwin Professional Military Education Center Oct. 30. The technical sergeants completed the next chapter in their Air Force career during the NCO Academy by participating in a 40-day professional development course geared to developing