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  • Okinawans, Americans bond during Okinawa International Carnival

    Okinawans and Americans spent time together during the annual Okinawan International Carnival, Nov. 26, 2011. The carnival was an opportunity to celebrate the more than two decades of history between Kadena and Okinawa. The carnival included a parade, food and a giant tug-of-war competition.

  • Okinawa history lives on Camp Kinser

    The Battle for Okinawa lasted nearly three months with more than 200,000 military and civilians killed in the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific theater of the Second World War. Kadena Air Base was one of the primary objectives taken by American forces on April 1, 1945, during Operation

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Nov. 23

    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) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event.

  • Charges referred to court-martial for Kadena Airman

    The General Court-Martial Convening Authority and Commander of Fifth Air Force, Yokota AB, Japan, Lt. Gen. Burton M. Field, referred charges to court-martial regarding the accused, Staff Sgt. Nicholas R. Cron. The referred charges include premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and

  • New weapons qualification course begins at Kadena

     With the Air Force producing more combat-ready Airmen, its members will notice a change in the rifle qualification course beginning Dec. 1.Selected Airmen at Kadena participated in the revamped qualification course Nov. 8 as part of a weekly introduction process."People who traditionally stay

  • Commentary -- Understand stress triggers to beat holiday blues

    Seeking support, being realistic and planning ahead can help ward off stress and depression. For some people, the holidays bring unwelcome guests -- stress and depression. And it's no wonder. In an effort to pull off a perfect Hallmark holiday, you might find yourself facing a dizzying array of

  • Wingman Day focuses on fostering resilient Airmen

    Kadena Air Base will reinforce the Wingman concept by focusing on developing resilient Airmen Nov. 18, as the base kicks off Wingman Day. "The 18th Wing wants to emphasize the four pillars of wellness - physical, social, mental and spiritual," said Maj. Paul Miller, 18th Wing Air Evacuation Squadron

  • Chaplain named recipient of coveted award

    A 451st Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain was named the recipient of the Witherspoon Award Oct. 19.Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Humphrey, deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, was selected as one of three 2011 winners of the National Bible Association award.According to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command

  • 33rd RQS wraps up PAC THUNDER

    Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron and 25th Fighter Squadron brought exercise PAC THUNDER 2011 to a close Nov. 8. The exercise was a success to all involved, and participants were able to meet their mission objectives while finishing a full day earlier than expected.The exercise focused on

  • Teaming up K-9s, handlers

    Everyday we all work as a team, such as in a family, church, school, soccer team, work team and many more. It could be a big team, small team, or just teaming up with one individual. In all of these situations good teamwork will give good results. On Kadena Air Base, many people work as a team in

  • KADENA BASE BULLETIN, Nov. 16

    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) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event.

  • Busting crime not limited to OSI, SF

    All too often, important information about a crime is left unshared because witnesses, or even victims themselves, are afraid of their personal information being shared with others.This is why members of Kadena's Air Force Office of Special Investigation Detachment 624 have created the Kadena Crime