News Search

News

  • 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

  • Team Kadena member nominated for Outstanding Civilian of the Year

    Martin Hansen, 18th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, has been selected as a Pacific Air Forces nominee for the 2011 Air Force Association Outstanding Civilian of the Year Program.Each year, AFA officials recognize four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding achievement, evaluated on

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, March 2

    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

  • Squadron marks 30 years of honoring fallen comrades

    Members of the 1st Special Operations Squadron marked their thirtieth consecutive year of honoring fallen brethren of STRAY 59 as the two loadmasters from GOOSE 99 released a ceremonial wreath from the ramp a MC-130H Combat Talon II here Feb. 26.Eight of nine crew members and 15 special operators

  • KC-135 pilots "fly" on ground

    The first known flight simulator was developed in 1909 and consisted of a seat mounted on a half-barrel with two wheels. Today flight simulators are capable of training on all aspects of an operational mission. Senior Airman Clara Karwacinski tells us how flight simulation helps the KC-135 pilots

  • Air Force has new weapon in fight against Spice

    Air Force officials began drug testing Airmen Feb. 22 to determine whether they are using Spice -- the street term for a range of designer synthetic-cannabinoid products. With the implementation of testing, officials intend to send a very clear message: use Spice, and you may lose your career, end

  • 31st RQS demonstrates readiness, capabilities during Rescue Fest

    Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron hosted the second-annual Rescue Fest at Kadena's 31st RQS hangar, Feb. 26. The event was open to all service members and their families and showcased the squadron's mission through demonstrations and activities.More than 1,000 guests attended the event and