Lt. Dan Band rocks Futenma

353rd Special Operations Support Squadron holds change of command

Command approval required for off-duty work, dependent employment

While many of us fall prey to the urge to either run to the beach or crash on the sofa following a full duty day or week, those impressive few who can muster the energy to pursue off-duty work still need to be aware of certain requirements before pursuing such employment. With the newly released

Deployed engineers keep service members cool

For many deployed service members, long days in extreme temperatures are the norm, and an air-conditioned room at the end of the day is not taken for granted. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal heavy repairs shop helps keep the cool air flowing by supporting installation and

Check Six teaches deployed service members combatives

When faced by an attacker, sometimes the only means of defense are one's instincts and ability to fight back. To hone those instincts, deployed service members are armed with basic, defensive fighting skills at the weekly Check Six combatives classes offered at the 379th Air Expeditionary

33rd RQS welcomes new commander

Kadena Base Bulletin, July 3

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, email a completed bulletin form to: kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Monday to be included in the weekly bulletin email sent on

18th LRS welcomes new commander

31st RQS welcomes new commander

Kadena adds to list of 2012 award winners

During 2012, the units on Kadena earned a vast amount and variety of individual and squadron awards. The 18th Wing Command Post and Chapel, and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron were no exception.Master Sgt. Tamesia Boone, 18th Wing Chapel superintendent of chapel operations, earned the Pacific

18th LRS technicians keep fire trucks mission ready

Junior Chamber International Japan members visit Kadena

ALS Class 13-E graduates

Class 13-E graduated from Airman Leadership School June 28 at the Rocker NCO Club. Congratulations to the following graduates of ALS Class 13-E.John L. Levitow AwardSenior Airman Alexander Graham, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance SquadronDistinguished Graduates Senior Airman Chelsee Driskill,

18th MOS inactivates, unit spirit remains active

The 18th Maintenance Operations Squadron was inactivated June 27 after approximately 12 years of providing analysis and quality assurance for all Kadena-assigned aircraft, monitoring total maintenance production efforts for the 18th Maintenance Group and more.After being inactive for approximately

Kadena NCOs selected for promotion to technical sergeant

More than 130 Kadena staff sergeants were selected for promotion to technical sergeant June 27.Approximately 5,654 staff sergeants across the Air Force were selected, representing 15.03 percent of the 37,608 eligible.The average score for those selected was 340.17. Selectees' average time in grade