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  • Kadena Base Bulletin

    Kadena Base Bulletin, Nov.14To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, e-mail 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

  • Automated civilian pay comes to Kadena

    An new electronic process for civilians to file timecards and leave requests will be going live here Nov. 18. The Automated Time and Attendance Production System can track the process from start to finish and will minimize errors and standardize pay methods on Kadena. The new system will allow

  • Great American Smoke-Out

    The Health and Wellness Center will kick off the 37th annual Great American Smoke-Out Nov. 15. This event challenges individuals to stop using tobacco, and help them identify the many tools available to kick the habit for good. During the week of Nov.13-16, Kadena leadership, family members and

  • Kadena Airmen named newest CMSgt selectees

    The Air Force has selected five Kadena senior master sergeants to receive the top enlisted rank.The 18th Wing chief master sergeant selects are:Jennifer Bell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron James Dwyer, 18th Communication SquadronRamel Haley, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Benjamin Winslow,

  • Service members across Okinawa observe Veterans Day

    It's a cool November morning on Okinawa, Japan, and as the rest of the Island stirs around them, it seems as though time stands still as Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and even veterans from wars long ago gather for a ceremony at the 18th Wing headquarters building to observe Veterans Day Nov.

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Nov. 7

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, e-mail 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 e-mail sent on

  • CFC heads into eighth week

    As the eighth week of the Combined Federal Campaign kicks off, Team Kadena continues to tally up contributions, with a total of $249,707.26 raised so far.Master Sgt. Deanna Commack, 18th Wing Judge Advocate NCO in-charge of Kadena's law center and a CFC representative for the Wing Staff Agencies,

  • If you don't have these, you'll lose your keys

    With the hustle and bustle of everyday life here on Okinawa, a vehicle can add some ease to a busy schedule. Along with routine maintenance, it's important that military members and their families remember to keep their Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI), road tax and insurance up to date.Every two

  • Iron Chef visits Kadena

    The world famous Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto visited the 18th Wing for a few days, where he demonstrated how to prepare sushi and sashimi dishes, met service members and their families and even helped judge the final round of Kadena's cooking competition. "It was exciting to see him and to watch him

  • Airmen graduate from NCOA

    Congratulations to the following graduates of NCO Academy 12-7:John L. Levitow Honor Graduate AwardTech. Sgt. Richard W. Crossley, 36th Maintenance Squadron, Andersen Air Force BaseAcademic Achievement AwardTech. Sgt. Dari L. Moore, 374th Medical Operations Squadron, Yokota Air BaseCommandant

  • Team Kadena turns stuff off, saves big bucks

    Thanks to the efforts of thousands of service members and their families this summer, Kadena was able to save $1.7 million during the summer of 2012, with a little help from Power Naps. Due to increased energy usage during the summer months, the 18th Civil Engineer Group promoted an energy