News Search

News

  • Message from wing commander on civilian workforce adjustments

    Shogun Family In August, I sent a message regarding the Air Force 90-day civilian hiringfreeze and I want to provide another update on the latest changes impactingour civilian workforce.The Air Force recently announced several adjustments to the civilianworkforce. "In response to direction from the

  • 33rd HMU keeps helicopters airborne during Pacific Thunder

    HH-60G helicopter maintainers ensure their helicopters stay fit to fly during Exercise Pacific Thunder. During the 10-day exercise, maintainers work round the clock to make sure the helicopters run properly, safely, and efficiently. Thirty-three maintainers from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit

  • Kadena Airmen selected to top enlisted rank

    The Air Force has selected eight Kadena senior master sergeants to receive the top enlisted rank.The 18th Wing chief master sergeant selects are:Walter Greene, 18th Component Maintenance SquadronBobby Hughes, 18th Operations Support SquadronMaria Kraft, 718th Civil Engineer SquadronJeffery Spitzer,

  • 33rd RQS kicks off PACIFIC THUNDER at Osan

    Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron are teaming up with the 25th Fighter Squadron for PACIFIC THUNDER to ensure they are ready at a moment's notice to bring our warriors home. The annual 10-day exercise kicked off Oct. 31 and will run through Nov. 9 at Osan Air Base, Korea. Four HH-60G Pave Hawks

  • Kadena spouse still missing

    Authorities are still searching for an Air Force spouse who went missing from Kadena Air Base last week.Kelli Abad was last seen Oct. 26 leaving Gate 3 of Kadena Air Base. Abad is described as a white female, 27 years old, approximately 115 pounds, with a slender build, green eyes and blonde hair.

  • Kadena Special Olympics scheduled for Nov. 5

    The 12th Annual Kadena Special Olympics, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special-needs individuals, is scheduled to kick off at Kadena's Risner Fitness Complex at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 5. Base commuters should take note that there will be limited traffic flow in and around the Risner

  • Kadena Airman receives Distinguished Flying Cross

    Test taking can be a very stressful situation for anyone. Sitting in a quiet room listening to other people quickly scratch away at their papers while fumbling on calculations and questions for what seems to be an eternity. For U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Lagerveld, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Nov. 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, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event.

  • Kadena chaplain demonstrates 'courage' in line of duty

    Combat in the Middle East has become an all-too-familiar face to the men and women serving in the War on Terror.However, it's the struggle of friends and family members surrounding the hospital bed of a dying service member that can take some of the most bravery. "I think the hardest thing we deal

  • Air Force BDU officially history

    There are two things you should not see after Nov. 1 -- Halloween costumes and the Air Force Battle Dress Uniform. In 2006, the Airman Battle Uniform became authorized for wear and a date was set for final phase-out of the woodland camouflage-patterned BDU's. Previously announced to be effective