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  • Airmen's Attic puts money back in pockets

    An extra $40 a month for a young military member could be a cheap television when arriving on island, or outfits for children while waiting for the Transportation Management Office to bring household goods.The Thrift Store Buck program, sponsored by Kadena Enlisted Spouse Club Thrift Store and Uncle

  • Jolly Green pilots receive Distinguished Flying Crosses, AF award

    It was nearly noon when then the third call of the day came in. Two Soldiers were wounded in combat in the Afghanistan valleys and needed helicopter evacuation.Though already exhausted from the previous missions, the aircrew of Pedro 84 grabbed their gear as quickly as they could and ran to the two

  • Kadena's "Amazing Race" honors nurses

    Traditionally, this week is symbolic as it's the national celebration in recognition of nurses around the world. Historically this celebration commences on May 6, "National Nurses Day," through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale, also known as the "Lady with the

  • Kadena's dragon boat racing team makes history

    The Kadena Shogun men's dragon boat racing team went from almost forfeiting due to a lack of team members to making history twice during the 38th Naha Dragon Boat Race at Naha City port May 5. The men's team competed against the U.S. Army and Okinawa Airport Services in the A-group. With a time of 4

  • Team Kadena takes care of unexpected visitors

    Kadena Air Base welcomed two aircraft originally bound for Naha in the past two days. Late Wednesday a cargo aircraft diverted due to low visibility at Naha and last night a commercial passenger aircraft diverted due to runway construction.In both instances 18th Wing and 733rd Air Mobility Squadron

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, May 2

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please e-mail a short paragraph (NOT bullets or attachments) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, how and who to contact for more information) to kadena.basebulletin@us.af.mil.Announcements typically run for two weeks

  • Commissary guest access changes May 14

    Starting May 14, the Kadena Commissary will only allow guest access to those with prior written approval by the 18th Mission Support Group deputy commander or deputy director. The change in procedure became official in a recent policy letter signed by the 18th Mission Support Commander, Col. Roftiel

  • Fitness test augmentee schedule balances manpower demands

    Unit physical training leaders started a new augmentation program today to help the Fitness Assessment Cell administer Air Force fitness tests. As part of a concerted effort to minimize manpower impact on Kadena units, five PTLs from a designated group will help administer the tests in a monthly

  • Air Force Specialty Code changes take effect in May

    Various officer and enlisted Air Force Specialty Code changes will take effect next month, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Updated Air Force officer and enlisted classification directories have been posted on the Air Force Personnel Services website (see link below). These updates include

  • Wired Bean gives Airmen another choice

    Underage drinking, driving under the influence and fighting are a few things that can ruin a person's weekend. However, with the negative there's always a positive choice - the Wired Bean. With wide screen TVs, a variety of movies, three gaming systems, billiards, phones to call back to the states