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  • Kadena AB helps sister base

    Civil engineers from Kadena Air Base arrived at Misawa Air Base to help restore commercial power on the base that was taken out by the earthquake on Friday. Tech Sergeant Mike Tateishi was on the scene as civil engineers prepared to deploy on Saturday.

  • Okinawa Airmen deploy to support relief in mainland Japan

    Airmen from Kadena are mobilizing to support disaster relief operations following Friday's earthquake and tsunami on mainland Japan."We are here to stand beside our Japanese allies following this tragic event," said Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander. "We are working with U.S. Forces Japan

  • AF announces newest SMSgt selectees

    Air Force officials announced their selection of 1,274 of 12,378 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant March 10. Those selected for senior master sergeant will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in April.Congratulations to Team Kadena

  • FSS supports Kadena first hand, behind the scenes

    So what does the FSS do to care for Kadena? The real question may be what doesn't the FSS do for Okinawa?With the 18th Force Support Squadron's evaluation for its chance at a record fifth Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award fast-approaching, FSS personnel are continuing to give the best service to Team

  • Kadena wins PACAF Chaplain Corps Award

    Pacific Air Forces officials announced that the Kadena Chaplain's office earned the top status as the best Large Active Duty Chapel."This award is much more than just a chapel team award," said Chaplain (Col.) Steven McCain, 18th Wing Chaplain. "We have an amazing team of chaplains, chaplain

  • 18th CS keeps Kadena communicating

    There's no disputing the importance of the many ongoing missions on Kadena. With its numerous air frames and responsibilities, coupled with its strategic location, Kadena is considered to be one of the most essential air bases in the Pacific region.However, if it wasn't for the 52 individuals

  • Space-A travel can provide a unique, rewarding, experience

    Picture this. You pack your bags and make your way down to the Air Mobility Command passenger terminal only to hear over the public address system as you arrive, "Sorry folks, the mission to Hawaii has been delayed twelve more hours due to maintenance issues." It may be frustrating to hear that your

  • Force shaping board details announced

    Officials are convening the 2011 Force Shaping Board May 9 at the Air Force Personnel Center here to consider officers for retention as part of the service's force management efforts to meet its end strength. This board is one of a variety of voluntary and involuntary measures being taken by service

  • COMMENTARY: One person can make a difference, pass it on

    When I arrived at Kadena in the fall of 2008, I noticed a lot of trash around the base; especially in the housing areas.While walking on base every week with a friend, we complained to each other about the litter. It seemed to be everywhere, even soda cups and chips in the middle of Ryukyu Middle

  • Kadena Force Support aims for record 5th LeMay Award

    The Air Force has selected Kadena's 18th Force Support Squadron as a finalist for the Curtis E. LeMay Award, which would make the unit the best of its kind in the entire Air Force."We are very excited to be competing for this prestigious award," said Col. Michael Borgert, 18th FSS commander. "We

  • Kadena Airmen hone skills, practice for real world situations

    Kadena Airmen are participating in Beverly High 11-03, a local operational readiness exercise, this week.During the LORE, units from across the base are presented with scenarios to help Airmen in different career fields perfect their abilities to react and respond to different situations and