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  • Team Kadena works 'behind the scenes' for sister service

    In a typical month, Kadena receives anywhere from 75 to 140 military personnel and various aircraft from throughout the Department of Defense through the Air Mobility Command passenger terminal.But when 3,000 Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force passed through the terminal for a

  • PACAF commander talks to Kadena Airmen

    Pacific Air Forces Commander Gen. Gary North held an Airman's Call at the Keystone Theater, Jan. 11, addressing issues with roughly 650 Airmen from various career fields in a "Q& A" type setting.One of the first questions out of the gates was regarding how we're doing with the new PT program."How

  • Kadena Civil Engineers bring home three Air Force level awards

    A year's worth of hard work and dedication recently culminated with Kadena's 18th Civil Engineer Group receiving three "Best in the Air Force" awards for their accomplishments in 2010. The 18th CEG, which is comprised of the 18th and 718th Civil Engineer Squadrons, was awarded the Major General

  • 18th Wing Commander sets goals for 2011 with focus on dollar savings

    In 2010, Kadena greatly supported contingencies and exercises around the globe, ensured Kadena's operational edge and strategic importance in the region, and strengthened the partnerships with the local community and the Japan Self Defense Force. But as Team Kadena looks back on the accomplishments

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Jan. 12

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) 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. Submissions

  • Kadena varsity basketball team "Best in Pacific"

    The Kadena Falcons men's varsity basketball team was crowned champions of the Pacific as they defeated the home favorite Osan Defenders 92-82 in the championship game of the 25th Annual PACAF Christmas Tournament last month at Osan Air Base, Korea. On Jan. 8 they continued their winning streak at

  • Kadena turns on the heat

    With an unusually cold winter upon us here in Okinawa, it's important for Kadena residents to understand how decisions are made with respect to heating in base housing. The 718th Civil Engineer Squadron is responsible for turning on and off the air conditioning and heating in military family

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Jan. 5

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) 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. Submissions

  • Kadena to participate in upcoming LORE

    Kadena's next Phase 1 and Phase 2 local operational readiness exercise is scheduled for Jan. 18-22."LORE's are an opportunity for each unit within the Wing to get the training that they need to prepare their units and themselves for any real world situation that may arise," said Tech. Sgt. Russell

  • Tops in Blue coming to a theater near you

    Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, will be performing at Kadena's Keystone Theater Jan. 14-16.Performances are free for the whole family and will begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Jan. 16.Tops in Blue brings the best in music, dance and comedy -- all performed by men

  • TSR teams help units in coping with traumatic experiences

    When a traumatic event happens, Airmen often don't know the steps needed to cope with what they've experienced.Traumatic Stress Response teams are available to Airmen who expect to be, or have been, exposed to a potentially traumatic event, both at home stations and in deployed environments.TSR

  • Local cases of TB diagnosed, but no concern necessary

    The commander of the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa at Camp Lester published a health advisory regarding two recent cases of tuberculosis. According to the advisory, people at risk were already contacted and evaluated by military public health officials who found no evidence to suggest any additional

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Dec. 29

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) 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. Submissions

  • Cultural exchange programs for cash risk base security

    Some base residents with good intentions may be putting their Status of Forces Agreement privileges and base security at risk.In recent weeks, 18th Security Forces Squadron officials have denied hundreds of escort requests by base residents sponsoring local nationals who are willing to pay to see