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  • Sequestration impacts Okinawa military family housing

    Most military members have heard about and felt the impacts of sequestration. These impacts include military family housing on Okinawa. As a result, certain cost-saving measures are being immediately implemented to save money to ensure the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron has funds available to provide

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, May 1

    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

  • Red Cross supports Kadena's Airmen, families

    The American Red Cross station on Kadena works with numerous military units and private organizations to provide a variety of services and volunteer opportunities to the entire Department of Defense-affiliated population. It is only through the contributions of time and money made by the American

  • 961st AACS keeps 'eyes in the sky'

    In the quiet darkness surrounding the Kadena flightline, the awaiting aircraft roars to life with an escalated screech, and cool air rushes to fill the newly lit cabin.As the chill meets the humid Okinawan atmosphere within the aircraft, a smoke-like fog diffuses into the nooks and crevices around

  • Kadena CDCs, Red Cross, MDG partner for Month of the Military Child event

    The Kadena child development centers hosted a Month of the Military Child "Doc in a Box" program along with the Kadena Red Cross and Kadena Pediatric Clinic April 19. The event offered parents an opportunity to get first-hand medical information and educational information aimed at promoting raising

  • Kadena Airmen earn PACAF awards

    The 909th Air Refueling Squadron, 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 18th Operations Support Squadron were recently awarded different Pacific Air Force's Headquarters awards for their meritorious service. The PACAF 2012 Brig. Gen. Ross G. Hoyt Award was awarded to

  • AF Claims Center offers advice for PCS season

    This upcoming moving season promises to be a busy one for Airmen permanently changing stations (enlisted, officer and civilian employees). You can help alleviate any potential loss or damage to your household goods by learning the rules under which your household goods are moved and by preparing

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, April 24

    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

  • Acupuncture: The alternative treatment

    "Oh, I felt that (needle) more than the other (needle)," said Staff Sgt. Alesia Goosic, 18th Medical Group patient, after acupuncture needles were placed on the tops of her feet. At the 18th MDG, acupuncture is an uncommon treatment for various chronic and psychiatric issues. "Acupuncture is the

  • AFAF highlight: Air Force Village

    By the end of the fourth week of fundraising, Airmen at Kadena Air Base, Japan, have raised $122,519.15 for the Air Force Assistance Fund, surpassing their goal of $118,534. Though Kadena Airmen have reached their AFAF goal, they can continue to donate until May 3.There are four main charities