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  • Marshall DFAC serves up 'Go for Green' system

    The Marshall Dining Facility has followed the U.S. Army's lead and implemented a new way to educate Airmen on healthier food choices at a quick glance."Go for Green" is a nutritional labeling system that makes it easier for Airmen to see the nutritional value of foods in the dining facility."Green,

  • Reservist earns chaplain assistant award

    A Citizen Airman, an award set aside for Air Force Reservists, is someone who can be excellent in all they do in their Air Force career and allow that excellence to pour into their civilian lives. Staff Sgt. Rachel Barnes, winner of the 2011 Citizen Airman of the Year Award for a Reserve Chaplain

  • Two former Kadena pilots awarded Silver Stars

    Two former Kadena combat search and rescue pilots were presented the Silver Star medal at the 19th Air Force's inactivation ceremony July 12 here. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., the commander of the Air Education Training Command, presented the third highest military decoration to Majors Philip Bryant and

  • 18th CS says protect private information

    Protecting Privacy Act records is the responsibility of every federal employee, military member and contractor who handles them. Everyone has a chance of becoming a victim of identity theft. The monetary and emotional cost of repairing an individual's identity can be extensive - requiring years to

  • Safety clarifies use of electronic devices for pedestrians on roadways

    If the game is to prevent mishaps and preserve combat capabilities, then Air Force safety Airmen are all in.The Air Force Safety Center released a letter of interpretation Jan. 18 prohibiting the use of listening and entertainment devices, including single ear pieces and external speakers, when on a

  • Improvements shown in new weapons qualification course

    It's been roughly eight months since the Air Force started its new qualification course for the M-4 Carbine, and Combat Arms instructors seem to have made great strides with the new curriculum. The new course is staged to give a more realistic feel to the students by incorporating a few new

  • Class 12-5 graduates NCOA

    Congratulations to the following graduates of NCO Academy, Class 12-5:John L. Levitow Honor Graduate AwardTech. Sgt. Mark A. Caesar, 374th Contracting Squadron, Yokota AB, JapanAcademic Achievement AwardTech. Sgt. Dave C. Pimentel, 734th Air Mobility Squadron, Andersen AFB, GuamCommandant AwardTech.

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, July 18

    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

  • Lend liquid life

    The Wired Bean will be hosting a blood drive sponsored by the Armed Services Blood Band Center on July 24, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The drive will be held at the Wired Bean, Bldg 612, behind the Lemon Lot on Kuter Blvd. The purpose for the blood drive is to help promote operational readiness for

  • 18th CS keeps Kadena connected

    It's no small task to keep a building full of computers running smoothly.Thanks to the 18th Communications Squadron's Operations Flight, more than 22,000 computers throughout the base are under their watchful eye; it's a 24/7 job.The flight runs the Kadena Communications Focal Point, which takes