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  • CFC wraps up for Team Kadena

    The men and women of Kadena Air Base donated a total of $452,744 to charity during the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign, which wrapped up here Dec. 15. With an average donation of $190.58, Kadena's participation rate was 37 percent this year, which is 8.6 percent higher than the PACAF average. In

  • Santa 'drops in' on RQS Christmas party

    Santa Claus doesn't just slide down chimneys anymore ... he rappels from helicopters as well.Santa and one of his elves rappelled from a HH-60 helicopter just in time to join the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons and 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit's kid's Christmas party, Dec. 17. Once on the ground,

  • Holiday hours for base services

    As the holidays approach Okinawa, base services including AAFES, 18th Force Support Squadron,DECA, Kadena's 18th Medical Group, the Veterinary Clinic and the Kadena post office will be adjusting their business hours. Click the links below to view holiday operating hours for different

  • 'Don't Ask' remains in effect as Gates, Mullen tackle plan

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, welcomed the Senate's vote Dec. 18 to repeal the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, while emphasizing that the current law and policy will remain in effect until they and President Barack Obama

  • Outreach event deters drunk and drugged driving

    While many are preparing for the holidays this December, members of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Treatment program in conjunction with the 18th Medical Group are spending their time educating people on the dangers of drunk and drugged driving. Before the holidays there is an increase in

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Dec. 15

    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

  • 18th Wing commander extends holiday greeting to Team Kadena

    As we prepare to finish out 2010, Cindy and I want to wish you and your families a very joyous Holiday and Happy New Year!We'd also like to thank you for your accomplishments this past year. Your hard work and professionalism has led to another peaceful year in the Western Pacific Region. While you

  • Dreams do come true

    The huge box appeared Dec. 10 wrapped with a Christmas bow, and all the young fourth graders in Ms. Paige Miller's class at Kadena Elementary School waited with anticipation to learn what may be inside. As the students came into the class Dec. 13, there was a sense of eagerness as AFN was present

  • ROBOTx adds helping 'hands' to Kadena pharmacy

    Kadena's pharmacy staff recently added a new member to their crew - a robot designed to count medication for prescriptions. The PharmASSIST ROBOTx stores the counted medications until electronic prescriptions are received from doctors. Then, by using bar code scanning checks, it ensures patients

  • Internship positive experience for KLI students

    Six students from the Kadena Language Institute participated in a four-week internship at Kadena Air Base from Nov. 16 through Dec. 10.Kadena Language Institute is a vocational school where students learn many different languages, including English, Chinese and Spanish, and study Okiniwan

  • Kadena Airmen return from Afghanistan

    Seventy-five Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron and 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit returned to Kadena Air Base, Dec. 9 and 10, after supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. The crews of the squadron, which was designated the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron while

  • EOD superintendent reflects on years of service

    Standing in the middle of an Iraqi street in his bomb suit with his security detail at his side, Sergeant Beebe gazed at the crowd amassing near the buildings. But as he turned his focus from the people, he noticed a clicking and buzzing sound that began to grow louder. Though the robot didn't find

  • Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas extended through Dec. 15

    The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas has recently been extended through Dec. 15. As of Dec. 3, Team Kadena has raised $385,328 for the CFC through fundraisers and individual.The CFC currently supports more than 2,300 local, national and international charities. If you would like to donate to a

  • Total force refueling keeps Keen Sword flying

    Airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Squadron, an Oklahoma Air National Guard unit from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., provide joint service refueling to Navy and Marine F/A-18 Hornets, Air Force F-15 Eagles and the Navy EA-6B Prowler during Keen Sword 2011, Dec. 8. Scheduled for December 3-10, Keen