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  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Dec. 1

    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

  • Former Kadena commander, Vietnam fighter pilot returns to Okinawa

    As Capt. Philip Drew climbed into the seat of his F-105 on Dec. 19, 1967 and prepared for his 90th mission over North Vietnam, he never expected he would be in the fight of his life."There was no time for thought, just time for reaction," now retired Brig. Gen. Philip Drew said of the flight that

  • Tinsel Town to kick off holiday season

    With a parade, rides for children, contests and much more, this year's Tinsel Town will kick off the holiday season, Dec. 4.The event starts at 2 p.m. with a holiday parade welcoming Santa Claus to the Schilling Community Center parking lot. It will be followed by the lighting of the base holiday

  • Remembering Virginia: AF captain uses CFC to honor fallen friend

    "I will not let fear rule my life. I will not be consumed with cancer. I will go on and live my life as fully and with as much joy as I possibly can ... I ask that you keep me in your prayers and thoughts. I ask that when you think of me, you picture me healthy, vital, whole, cured. I plan on

  • Kadena medic awarded Bronze Star

    Senior Master Sgt. Patrick McEneany was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Nov. 24 for exceptionally meritorious service while deployed with a joint task force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom earlier this year. The senior non-commissioned officer from the 18th Medical Group managed the medical

  • Spouses of deployed servicemembers gather to celebrate Thanksgiving

    Surviving without loved ones may be hard enough, but spending holidays such as Thanksgiving alone can make things a little more difficult. To lift the burden together, spouses of deployed servicemembers gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving at the Schilling Community Center, Nov. 20. "I do wish my

  • 33rd Rescue Squadron featured on NBC Nightly News

    Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom were highlighted on NBC Nightly News, Nov. 22.The piece gives some insight as to what combat search and rescue is all about.

  • Kadena, Okinawans 'band together' in giant rope-making

    More than 30 Airmen, spouses and children from Kadena came together with about 20 Okinawans Nov. 21 to help build a giant tug-of-war rope for the upcoming Okinawa City International Carnival.As part of an 18-year tradition with Kadena, the four-ton, football field-length rope is hand-made before

  • TRICARE takes to the Web

    Beginning Dec. 1, servicemembers and their families on Kadena will be able to make medical appointments online at www.tricareonline.com. Appointment booking using TRICARE Online will be available on the following dates: Dec. 1: Pediatrics and Optometry Jan. 1, 2011: Flight Medicine and

  • COMPACAF shares holiday safety message

    The holiday season is rapidly approaching. It is a time to rejoice, reflect and enjoy the season and our families. We give thanks for our freedoms and the sacrifices our Airmen and their families, who as part of the joint team, preserve. Yet, it is statistically the second most dangerous period of

  • Seven SNCOs make top rank

    Seven of Kadena's senior non-commissioned officers were among more than 500 Air Force-wide selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank Nov. 19.Friends, families and coworkers came together at the Airmen's Club to celebrate. "Congratulations to all those selected for promotion to chief master

  • Kadena Airmen wrap up largest ATR yet

    Twelve F-15s and about 180 Kadena Airmen are wrapping up two weeks of bilateral training with Japan Air Self Defense Force members at Chitose Air Base in northern Japan. The aviation training relocation program is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and

  • Kadena downs the dust on runway reconstruction

    After more than a month's work on Kadena's southern runway, the contractors are making steady progress re-laying asphalt and re-installing runway and distance lights.As with many construction projects, the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron is taking steps to make this one as environmentally friendly as