18th SFS hosts Japanese civic leaders

PACAF chaplain meets Kadena Airmen

Contractors provide safe travel for endangered orchids on Kadena

Contractors from an environmental company began moving endangered orchids in late February from three different 18th Munitions Squadron construction areas into safe locations outside of the project site.Approximately 160 plants of 11 different species are scheduled to be transplanted from the sites

733rd AMS Aircraft Maintenance - not typical maintenance unit

Across the Air Force, maintainers are working long days in every climate to ensure the Air Force is combat ready and able to defend the nation's interests. Within the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron "Pacesetters," the maintenance flight does this every day, supporting Air Mobility Command's C-5, C-17,

Family medical, educational out-processing procedures clarified

One might ask, "What do I need to do to medically prepare my family to out-process?"To help with the answer, the special needs coordinator offers the following information. Once notified of his or her assignment, the Air Force active-duty member with dependents will need to complete Air Force Form

Air Force suspends military tuition assistance

In the wake of sequestration, the Air Force officially suspended military tuition assistance March 11.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced the Air Force has officially suspended military TA for the remainder of fiscal 2013. The program will continue to be evaluated to determine the

Diverted commercial planes receive Kadena support

JASDF participates in Silver Flag readiness training

Kadena NCO named FAPAC meritorious award winner

An 18th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO was recently recognized by Pacific Air Forces for his superb efforts in serving the community.Tech. Sgt. Erick Lizarraga, 18th CES structural craftsman, received the 2012 Federal Asian-Pacific American Council Military Meritorious Service Award.The FAPAC award

Kadena celebrates National Nutrition Month

For more than 40 years, National Nutrition Month has been recognized during the month of March.This year's theme is "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day," with a focus on reminding individuals and families that our cultures and lifestyles impact our everyday food choices.In celebration of National

Okinawan native earns AF-level award

An Okinawan native was recently recognized with the Air Force Information Dominance Outstanding Civilian Assistant award for his meritorious service October 2011-September 2012.The Air Force Information Dominance Outstanding Civilian Assistant award is an Air Force-level award that recognizes Air

Kadena Language Institute graduate awarded 18th Wing best intern

Kadena Base Bulletin, March 13

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

Japan Youth Chambers of Commerce members visit Kadena

Kadena holds moment of silence in memory of 2011 earthquake, tsunami