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  • Enlisted leaders graduate from NCOA

    Seventy students from Class 11-3 graduated from the Erwin Professional Military Educations Non Commissioned Officer Academy April 7, 2011. Class 11-3 included two NCOs from the U.S. Navy and 68 Air Force NCOs from seven diverse bases throughout the Pacific. In addition to the rigorous lessons and

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, April 13

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email 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.

  • Troops to Receive Full Mid-month Pay on April 15th

    All service members will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their April 15th paychecks, Pentagon officials said today."Basically, all active duty and reserve service members will receive full mid-month pay on the 15th of April," Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said. "It

  • Contracting Squadron wins multiple PACAF awards

    The 18th Contracting Squadron was presented the 2010 Pacific Air Force Outstanding Large Contracting Unit Award by Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, March 21.This award is presented to the most outstanding mission support squadron for its overall excellence during the past year and

  • Entomologists prevent pests from 'bugging' residents

    Okinawa is home to hundreds of different insect species. Sadly, with spring and summer around the corner there are a few that can't wait to move in with residents.The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron has a dedicated team of certified professionals to keep these bugs at bay. The Kadena Pest Management

  • Recovering hope: Airmen help Japanese rebuild Sendai Airport

    In the aftermath of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Sendai Airport was a disaster -- cars littered the runway, debris had piled up inside the terminal, there was no power.Sendai Airport was written off by many as gone forever. That is, until Airmen stationed in Japan arrived there

  • ALS Class 11-D graduates

    The new Erwin Professional Military Education Center opened its doors to Airman Leadership School Class 11-D, March 1. All 56 of the Air Force's newest leaders began their 24 training day journey to prepare themselves for their upcoming supervisory responsibilities. A formal graduation ceremony was

  • Kadena Pride Team

    You may have seen Airmen in their reflective vests walking around the base picking up litter, tree limbs, and leaves and wondered... What they did to deserve this type of punishment? The answer is....absolutely nothing. These Airmen are part of Kadena Pride Team. The 18th CES takes brand new

  • Child abuse hurts homes, communities

    Are signs of child abuse and neglect noticeable? Does a child show sudden changes in behavior or school performance? Do they go to school early, stay late and not want to go home?Have they received help for physical or medical problems? These are just a few signs that a child may be being abused,

  • Kadena's 33rd RQS return home

    Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron were welcomed home April 4 after spending nearly a month supporting relief efforts in mainland Japan. Five aircraft and five teams from the combat-ready HH-60G Pave Hawk squadron returned to Kadena after deploying to Yokota Air Base, Japan only one day after a

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, April 6

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email 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.

  • Packing for Space-A travel

    Who's a fan of commercial airlines now charging for checked bags? Some are even considering additional carry-on charges, not to mention the strict weight and size restrictions. Since these fees can eat into your vacation budget, why not take advantage of space-available travel? Not only is it a much

  • AMMO blows away competition for 2010 AF Maintenance Effectiveness Award

    Kadena's 18th Munitions Squadron has taken the 2010 Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness Award.With a storage area that makes up more than half of all of Kadena, it is the largest conventional munitions storage area in the United States Air Force. This is why the 18th MUNS is essential to providing