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  • Outfitting underway at new USNHO

    Outfitting and inspections are currently in progress at the new U. S. Naval Hospital Okinawa facility on Camp Foster, and planning is underway to transfer hospital operations to the new facility in March of 2013.The replacement hospital, located on Camp Foster, will have the same capabilities as the

  • Nikkei students visit Kadena, tour base

    A group of 17 students from the Nikkei College of Business recently participated in an English conversation exchange program.The program focused on improving the students' English skills, while also giving them the opportunity to interact with Air Force members and see what the Air Force does by

  • Kadena ground safety team earns PACAF award

    The 18th Wing Ground Safety team was recently recognized by Pacific Air Forces headquarters for their safety programs and initiatives in 2012.They won the PACAF Outstanding Achievement Award for Ground Safety Category 2."We have a great team of dedicated ground safety personnel," said Lorie Bellamy,

  • CE claims major command award

    Two members from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron were recently recognized for their accomplishments in 2012 with Pacific Air Force headquarters and Air Force awards. Christa Gunn, from the 718th CES, earned the PACAF Outstanding Civil Engineer Manager of the Year Award and Mark Pinnau, from the

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Feb. 6

    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

  • Air Force, JASDF NCOs honored for strengthening US, Japan ties

    During the 15th annual Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association, or JAAGA, award ceremony and reception at Naha Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1, one Air Force senior NCO and one Japan Air Self Defense Force senior NCO were presented awards for their efforts to strengthen the bonds between the U.S. and

  • Kadena hosts Okinawan-American Friendship Basketball Tournament

    Hundreds of student-athletes, families, coaches, educators and spectators filled Risner Gym for the 7th Annual Okinawan-American Friendship Basketball Tournament Jan. 26 and 27. In a dramatic overtime finish, the Kadena High School boys' team edged out Oroku High School to clinch the championship

  • Kadena senior NCOs honored at chief recognition ceremony

    Six senior NCOs celebrated achieving the Air Force's top enlisted rank during a chief recognition ceremony at the Rocker NCO Club Feb. 1.The six Airmen recognized were Senior Master Sgts. Jennifer Bell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron; James Dwyer, 18th Communication Squadron; Ramel Haley, 18th

  • 18th Medical Group proves to be PACAF's best

    The 18th Medical Group was recently recognized by Pacific Air Forces' headquarters for meritorious service in 2012.The 18th MDG won Best Ambulatory Clinic Patient Safety Program, Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Clinic, Largest Dental Clinic of the Year and Outstanding Medical Logistics

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Jan. 30

    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

  • Safe and Healthy Travel

    Did you know, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 22 to 64 percent of individuals who travel to developing countries such as Africa, the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand have experienced mild symptoms of various illnesses? These symptoms include diarrhea,