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  • Kadena Airman named AF Outstanding Cyberspace CGO of the Year

    A Kadena Airman was named the 2012 Air Force Outstanding Cyberspace Company Grade Officer of the Year.During his time as the 18th Communications Squadron operations flight commander, Capt. Nathan Hoevelkamp led approximately 200 military and more than 80 civilian personnel who make up the Air

  • Kadena Base Bulletin May 8

    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

  • Kadena drivers reminded to pay road tax

    Military members, civilians and other status of forces individuals can pay their annual road tax for their personal vehicles May 13-17 at the Keystone Theater on Kadena Air Base. Payment can only be in Japanese Yen. Checks, credit cards and U.S. currency are not accepted.The required documents

  • A snapshot of financial complaints from the military

    Did you know we've received more than 5,000 complaints from service members, veterans, and their families? By and large, statistics for complaints submitted by the military track with those of the population at large. But these complaint statistics aren't just numbers to us: they represent military

  • Okinawans celebrate Golden Week

    Ever wonder why the streets are so crowded from April 29 to May 5?It's because it is Golden Week on Okinawa, Japan.Golden Week, known as Goruden Wiku or GW, is a collection of four different holidays within seven days. In combination with well-placed weekends, Golden Week is one of Japan's busiest

  • Team Kadena recognizes 2013 first-quarter award winners

    The partner unit group, 18th Wing and Team Kadena 2013 first-quarter award ceremony was held at the Keystone Theater here May 3.Congratulations to the partner unit group, 18th Wing and Team Kadena first-quarter award winners.The partner unit group winners are:Airman/Junior Enlisted: Senior Airman

  • Airmen expand capability - make runways safer

    Air Force pilots accept the risks they take while flying combat missions throughout the area of responsibility, but once the tires reach the runway they expect a safe landing. There are many unavoidable factors that complicate landing an aircraft at speeds of up to 140 miles per hour such as reduced

  • 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