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  • Kadena officers selected for promotion

    Two Kadena Air Base majors and four captains were selected for promotion Oct. 13 following the 2011A Colonel Judge Advocate General Corps, Chaplains Corps and Biomedical Service Corps, 2011B Lieutenant Colonel and Major central selection boards.The lieutenant colonel selects are Maj. Taralynn

  • Cooking class offers Kadena residents cultural exchange

    Living overseas, we meet new people and absorb different ideas and languages. Learning about the country we are living in is a great way to understand the culture and to get by. There are many culture exchange programs and activities people can experience at Kadena Air Base to learn more about their

  • Operations contribute to maintenance mission

    While the 18th Maintenance Group performs aircraft and aircraft support equipment maintenance, the 18th Maintenance Operations Squadron is responsible for administration, analysis, training management, and programs and resources necessary to support the 18th MXG production efforts."The 18th MOS

  • Cost of Living Allowance reduced

    Kadena Airmen may see a lower Overseas Cost of Living Allowance than usual starting this pay period, based on a decision from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Designed to off-set overseas prices of goods and services, the O-COLA rate has been reduced due to a decrease in COLA-type items being

  • First sergeants' operation warms Team Kadena hearts

    Team Kadena members gathered at the Risner Fitness Center before sunrise Sept. 30 to help Kadena's first sergeants help others.More than 300 people registered to participate in a 6-, 10- and 20-kilometer challenge run fundraiser the "diamonds" hosted to support their non-profit program, Operation

  • CJCS sends letter to joint force

    It is an honor to be the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue to serve with you.The most important thing I want you to know is that I trust you to do what's right for each other and for our country.Thanks for your service. You have fought harder

  • 18th CONS, CPTS sigh in relief as end of year comes to close

    After working day and night the past few weeks, members of the 18th Contracting and Comptroller Squadrons finally sighed in relief as fiscal 2011 came to an end. At the end of every fiscal year, Sept. 30, members from the 18th CPTS and CONS are in a frenzy working with each other and multiple

  • 18th AMXS keeps Kadena F-15s airborne

    By the time 10 years rolls around, most automobile owners are looking to replace their quickly outdating car, because without continuous maintenance, it will wear out and become unreliable. This situation holds just as true for the F-15 Eagle's advanced, multi-million-dollar weaponry the U.S. Air

  • A day in the life of firemen

    Ever wondered what the life of a fireman is like? My curiosity led me to spend an entire 24-hour shift with the heroes at Kadena's Fire Station 1 to see what the rigorous daily grind is like.My day started at 7:30 a.m.Eager to see what lay ahead, I met Senior Airman Sean Murphy, a 27-year-old,