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  • New motorcycle training requirements released by DOD

    The Department of Defense recently released an update to DOD Instruction 6055.4, DOD Traffic Safety Program. In the previous version of the instruction, intermediate training was recommended.With the new version, intermediate motorcycle training is mandatory within one year of a rider's initial

  • ALS Class 13-B graduates

    Congratulations to the following graduates of Airmen Leadership School Class 13-B.John L. Levitow award- Senior Airman Daniel Stearns, 1st Special Operations Squadron Distinguished Graduates- Senior Airman Patrick Clark, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Skyler Cooper, 18th Security

  • Pacific Trends rocks Okinawa

    The Pacific Air Forces band, Pacific Trends, rocked their way around Okinawa Feb. 6-10, performing shows for the young and old. The band made several appearances around the island at off-base establishments. They performed for the local Lions Club in Naha, at a local elderly home, in American

  • Closures, delays expected on Kadena for Okinawa Marathon

    Kadena members can expect road closures and delays as the base opens its gates to runners of the 2013 Okinawa Marathon Feb. 17.Gate 2 and Gate 5 will be closed to vehicle traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Roads will be closed from Gate 2 on Kuter Blvd. to Vincent Avenue, from Vincent Avenue to

  • Military Saves Week promotes smart saving

    Kadena prepared for the upcoming Military Saves Week by having the 18th Wing vice commander endorse a proclamation. The proclamation Col. Brian McDaniel signed states the 2013 Military Saves Week is Feb. 25 through March 2. The week is part of a national campaign that encourages military members and

  • Local vendors, U.S. military save time, money

    The third-annual Okinawan First Vendor Showcase, sponsored by the 18th Contracting Squadron and the Okinawa Industry Promotion Public Cooperation, was held Feb. 7 at the Schilling Community Center."To carry out our mission we must have the right supplies, facilities and equipment," said Col. Jeff

  • 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