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

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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

Pink, purple projects awareness

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

Okinawans visit sacred sites

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