CrossFit Gym for Kadena set to open mid-summer

This summer brings Shogun CrossFit to Kadena, a new CrossFit gym."We hope the gym will be operational by July 1,"said 1st Lt. Ashley Jensen, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 15 commander and CrossFit Instructor Level I. "The new facility will be located inside the Risner Fitness Center, across

New CPR training wants you to switch your ABCs

Most people who have gone through CPR training remember being taught the A-B-C's, or Airway-Breathing-Circulation.However, the American Heart Association is suggesting people change the ABC sequence and switch to CAB, or Circulation-Airway-Breathing."Changing from ABC to CAB will save more lives,"

AFAF campaign continues through May 6

Every year around this time Airmen are given an opportunity to take care of each other by donating to the Air Force Assistance Fund.The campaign for the AFAF, held at Air Force bases around the world, was established as an annual effort to raise funds for charitable affiliates that provide benefits

2011 Team Kadena Earth Week Proclamation

Whereas, Okinawa is a special island with many unique attributes: clear, blue waters teeming with a variety of aquatic life; green jungles filled with wonderful flora and fauna; and beautiful coral sand beaches where the two meet. Team Kadena has an obligation to protect these wonders by conducting

Kuter Boulevard construction starts April 21st

Road construction on Kuter Boulevard in front of the Banyan Tree Club is scheduled April 21st to May 22nd from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Road cuts across the entire width of road will reduce traffic flow on Kuter Boulevard to a single lane each way at the site.  Please use extra caution when traveling down

Kadena major awarded Bronze Star

A major from the 18th Communications Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal April 11.Major Daryl Pelletier, 18th Communications Squadron deputy commander, was presented the medal by Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, for exceptionally meritorious service while deployed with a joint

AMMO troops teach what it takes to build bombs

It's hot and muggy. You're in a new environment surrounded by lush jungle and the smell of sweat, oil and metal lingers as the humming of air compressors clouds the instructions being yelled through your earplugs; instructions on how to build live explosives. This was the reality for a group of

Kadena's dragon boat teams prepare for success

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