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  • Cope North 12-1 kicks off

    More than 1,000 military members from units spanning the Pacific are scheduled to begin arriving this week for exercise Cope North 2012. The trilateral exercise, which will run Feb. 11-24, is a multinational exercise designed to enhance air operations between the U.S. Air Force, the Japan Air Self

  • Expect traffic delays and gate closures during Okinawa Marathon

    A portion of the 2011 Okinawa Marathon is scheduled to go through Kadena Feb. 19.During the event, Gates 2 and 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 Boulevard to Vincent Avenue, from Vincent Avenue to Schreiber Boulevard and from

  • Kadena Airman sentenced to life without parole

    Col. Vance Spath, presiding military judge, sentenced Staff Sgt. Nicholas Cron to life without parole, reduction in rank to airman basic, forfeiture of all military pay and a dishonorable discharge after a two-week long sentencing hearing Feb. 9. On Jan. 30, Cron pled guilty to premeditated murder,

  • 18th CONS celebrates 20 years

    The 18th Contracting Squadron recently marked an extraordinary achievement by celebrating their 20th anniversary on island.Maj. Gen. Wendy Masiello, the deputy assistant secretary for contracting, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Washington, D.C., recently visited

  • Kadena's leadership guides the way to mission success

    Every journey begins with a direction of travel, a desired destination; the 18th Wing's endeavor toward mission success is mapped out by the wing commander's priorities. The wing's top three priorities are provided to help Airmen and families gain a better sense of where the wing is headed, what the

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Feb. 8

    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, and how and who to contact for more information) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil.Announcements typically run for two weeks

  • Team Kadena, annual awards recognize outstanding Airmen

    The Team Kadena annual awards banquet was held Feb. 4 to honor the most outstanding Airmen and civilians of 2011. The following individuals were recognized for their superior performance and dedication to the Kadena mission:18th Wing Winners Company Grade Officer of the Year: From the 33rd Rescue

  • Kadena begins longest and biggest ATR

    Approximately 500 Kadena members and 18 F-15s, two E-3s and two KC-135s from Kadena arrived at Anderson Air Base, Guam for a three week Aviation Training Relocation.This ATR will give Kadena members an opportunity to practice deployed operations and perform bi-lateral training with the Japan Air

  • TRICARE Dental changes its carrier to MetLife

    Effective 1 May, 2012 the TRICARE Dental Program carrier will be MetLife. Family members of active duty, National Guard and Reserve members as well as family members of National Guard and Reserve members who are not on active duty orders are eligible. TRICARE Management Activity has actively engaged

  • Air Force announces force structure overview for FY 13 and beyond

    Air Force officials announced proposed force structure changes which support the new DoD strategic guidance retiring 286 aircraft over the next five years, including 227 in fiscal year 13.According to Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, the Air Force is shaping itself for future challenges

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Feb. 1

    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@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks

  • Commentary: get to know IG processes

    It is probably fair to say that some of you have already been exposed to the Air Force Inspector General processes and have your own perceptions. My goal is to help you understand the role of the Air Force IG. IGs don't work for other IGs ... they work for their respective wing commanders.I wish I

  • 18th CS replaces PACAF's largest air-to-ground communication antenna towers

    The 18th Communications Squadron's cable and antenna systems shop has been replacing Kadena's air-to-ground communication antenna towers, the largest in the Pacific Air Forces, since the beginning of the year.The project, which began planning in 2006, is designed to upgrade and replace the nearly