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  • Deployed 961st AACS service members return to Kadena

    Twenty-four service members assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron returned to home station late July 19 after being deployed to Southwest Asia for roughly 90 days. Kristen Burciaga, wife of returning 1st Lt. Jesus Burciaga, said she's just happy to see her husband again."I'm very, very

  • JASDF, 5th AF commanders participate in bilateral refueling training

    The 909th Air Refueling Squadron took to the skies July 11 for a bilateral refueling mission to help prepare Japan Air Self Defense Force pilots for an upcoming training exercise, Red Flag Alaska.This mission had added emphasis; three top commanders participated in the mission aboard one of Kadena's

  • Air Force Surgeon General visits 18th MDG

    The Air Force Surgeon General visited Kadena's 18th Medical Group July 16 to speak with the group's Airmen about their experiences and goals as well as coin some of their top performers.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis visited the 18th Wing as a part of a Pacific theater tour.The visit included a tour

  • Kadena Airmen support Talisman Saber 2013

    Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, are currently supporting Exercise Talisman Saber 2013 in Australia.Talisman Saber is a biennial combined Australian and United States training activity, designed to train the respective military forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations to

  • NCOA Class 13-5 graduates

    NCO Academy Class 13-5 graduated at the Erwin Professional Military Education Center July 12.Congratulations to the following graduates of Class 13-5:John L. Levitow Honor Graduate Award:Tech. Sgt. Evan Miller, Detachment 402, Air Force Technical Applications Center, Yokota Air Base, JapanAcademic

  • PCS season brings newcomers to Okinawa

    (Editor's note: This is the final article of a series of articles about peak moving season on Okinawa.)The newness of living on Okinawa can overwhelm many people who have freshly arrived to Kadena. Newcomers here have many options available to explore the island and take advantage of base programs.

  • AF encourages Airmen to be key part of SAPR solution

    In an effort to address the growing concern of sexual assault in the Air Force, the service has kicked off an initiative to give Airmen the capability for their voice to be clearly heard called "Every Airman Counts." "I believe Airmen are a key part of the solution to this," said. Maj. Gen. Margaret

  • Logistics Officer Association bombards 18th MUNS

    Traveling on a tour bus through a dense exotic jungle filled with colorful flowers and rare wildlife on a tropical island may seem like an ideal vacation activity, until you pass a blue hazard sign with a gas mask. This was the reality for a group of young logistics officers during a tour of the

  • Kadena Airmen take next step to becoming senior NCOs

    More than 70 Airmen were recognized during Kadena's Senior NCO Induction Ceremony at the Rocker NCO Club July 9.Congratulations to our newest Senior NCOs on earning the rank of master sergeant.The technical sergeants are: Ryan Alfke, 18th Equipment Maintenance SquadronRodney Atkins, Detachment 1

  • Kadena EO advisor embraces values

    "Good morning," she says as she greets the room full of Airmen newly assigned to Kadena. "Look atcha', so beautiful!"Master Sgt. Tanya Wyatt, 18th Wing Equal Opportunity advisor, enjoys making people smile when she walks in a room, even if it is to give a briefing about the Air Force's policies on