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  • 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

  • ALS Class 13-G graduates

    During an Airman Leadership School graduation Oct. 24 at the Rocker NCO club, 46 Airman and two Marines took the next step toward becoming future NCOs and better leaders. Congratulations to the following graduates of ALS Class 13-G:John L. Levitow AwardSenior Airman Krystine Zuest, 718th Aircraft

  • Team Kadena recognizes 2013 3rd Quarter award winners

    The partner unit group, 18th Wing and Team Kadena 2013 third-quarter award ceremony was held at the Keystone Theater here Oct. 25.Congratulations to the Partner Unit Group 18th Wing and Team Kadena third-quarter award winners.The Partner Unit Group winners are:Airman/Junior Enlisted: Airman 1st