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  • Kadena's Airman shines during Tops in Blue

    As the premiere U.S. Air Force entertainment group, Tops in Blue, performs for service members stationed around the world, they bring music, dance and just good old American spirit, but for this trip to Kadena, they brought something a little extra. The group brought home one of Kadena's very own,

  • KSO brings Okinawan communities, U.S. military together

    Although 13 years and innumerable participants have come and gone since the first Kadena Special Olympics, one special-needs athlete has remained a constant competitor for the past half decade. Akihito Ueshiro, from Okinawa City, Okinawa, Japan, continues to demonstrate his unwavering enthusiasm for

  • KSO holds special meaning for Kadena family

    Every year hundreds of athletes and artists with special needs gather at Kadena Air Base to enjoy the sports and art they love.For a young, smiling, Marlee McDaniel, daughter of the 18th Wing vice commander, this is her first year competing in the Kadena Special Olympics. "This is emotional for us.

  • Thousands turn out for Kadena Special Olympics

    Thousands of volunteers, supporters and special-needs athletes and artists from all over Japan, came to Kadena's Risner Fitness Center, Nov. 17 to participate in or support the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics. "This is an opportunity for the two communities to meet in joint service to the

  • 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