18th AES major receives Dolly Vinsant Award

A major from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron recently received an award for operations during her deployment.Maj. Catherine Ortega, 18th AES officer in charge of aircrew training, received the Dolly Vinsant Flight Nurse of the Year Award and was recognized at the Commemorative Air Force Air

NCO Academy students volunteer in local community

Kadena to conduct local training

The 18th Wing will conduct a local operational readiness exercise starting Oct. 23 and lasting approximately five days. LORE training is designed to evaluate the wing's ability to fulfill its missions in support of the U.S.-Japan security alliance. During the training, Kadena Airmen will practice

Japan's foreign minister visits Kadena

Brig. Gen. Matthew H. Molloy, 18th Wing commander, welcomed Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Koichiro Genba, during his site visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 18. During the meeting, the foreign minister extended his appreciation to Okinawa-based U.S. service members for working to ensure

Personal wireless devices disrupt emergency services

Government of Japan officials recently met with Kadena Air Base leadership to discuss the implications of 20 reported violations involving the use of foreign-made wireless products.These products, which include baby monitors, family service radios, and cordless phones, operate at the Japanese-banned

Team Kadena first lieutenants earn next rank

The Air Force Personnel Center released the results of the CY11C Captain Line of the Air Force promotion board Oct. 19. More than 3,000 first lieutenants were selected by the board for promotion to captain. First lieutenants promoted to captain from Team Kadena are:Ross Biechler, 1st Special

Sexual assault stats stun service members

We meet new people every day. We make lasting friendships and we learn to trust and be comfortable with our fellow Airmen and neighbors. But sometimes that trust is broken or situations become awkward. According to the Air Force Gallyup Study, last year in the Air Force, 2,143 women and 1,355 men

Kadena Base Bulletin, Oct. 19

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.

Jog-A-Thon ends on high note

The Kadena Special Olympics Jog-A-Thon has come to a close. Although a total dollar amount raised has not yet been determined, the hundreds of runners were estimated to have raised more than $2.5K.

Avionics flight: Keeping Eagles in the air

The F-15 Eagle has a 104 to 0 air-to-air kill ratio, and its avionics system plays a huge part of that flawless record."We are a key reason for the lethality of the Eagle," said Senior Master Sgt. Walter Greene, avionics flight chief. "Without the serviceable avionics equipment we provide, the F-15

Air traffic controllers keep eyes on Kadena's skies

Air traffic controllers are the people who expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. The position of the air traffic controller is one that requires specialized skills.With Kadena Air Base being the largest combat wing in the Air Force,

Special Olympics art show

Special Olympics art was on display at the Main City Shopping Mall San-A in Uruma City last week. The event was co-sponsored by Kadena Air Base to raise awareness and showcase the talents of athletes preparing for the upcoming 12th Annual Kadena Special Olympics scheduled for Nov. 5.

Powering awareness saves money

Each October, the Air Force focuses its energy on saving energy."Our theme for Energy Awareness Month this year is 'Power the Force - Fuel the Fight,'" said Michael Donley, secretary of the Air Force, and Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force chief of staff, in an energy awareness message to the public.

Tip-A-Cop raises $2.5K for Special Olympics

With the Special Olympics two and a half weeks away, volunteers packed into Chili's during the 2011 Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Oct. 14. More than $2,500 was raised at the Chili's and Chili's Too locations as members of the 18th Security Forces Squadron and Office of Special Investigation waited tables for

18th Communications Squadron essential for Pacific network

Each organization on Kadena Air Base comes together to form a body with global reach.While leaders form the "brain" of the 18th Wing, directing Airmen and units to meet the needs of the Air Force, Airmen from the 18th Communications Squadron form the "nervous system," with an intricately-networked