Tech. Sgt. Eccleston memorial postponed

The memorial service in honor of Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston which was originally scheduled for Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at Chapel 1 has been postponed. No future date has yet been announced. 

Erwin ALS graduates 56 Airmen

The Erwin Airman Leadership School graduated 56 Air Force leaders in a formal graduation ceremony for Class 11-C at the Rocker Non-Commissioned Officer Club Feb. 11, 2011.Chief Master Sgt. Rita Green, superintendent of the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, joined Class 11-C as the guest speaker

Facts, testimony bust IDEA myths

In less time than it takes to fill out a credit card application, Darlene Daspit-Pohl was on her way to earning $10,000 just for having an idea. Ms. Daspit-Pohl used the Air Force Innovative Development through Employee Awareness Program, or IDEA program, to submit an idea that reduces how much the

Efficiencies, balance main focuses of FY12 budget

Air Force officials said despite a reduction in the top line request, combat capabilities and balance will remain focal points in the Air Force's portion of the president's fiscal 2012 budget presented here Feb 14.The total Air Force budget request for FY12 is $166.3 billion, down from $170.8

Kadena students gain career insight on Job Shadow Day

For the first time in three years, students of Kadena High School participated in Job Shadow Day here Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.Job Shadow Day gave the students an opportunity to "shadow" someone in their desired career field to learn more about the work involved with the career.According to Karen

Expect traffic delays and gate closures during Okinawa Marathon

The 2011 Okinawa Marathon, which will run through Kadena, is scheduled for Feb. 20.During the event, Gate 2 and Gate 5 will be closed to vehicle traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Roads will be closed from Gate 2 on Kuter Boulevard to Vincent Avenue, and from Vincent Avenue to Schreiber Boulevard

Kadena Airman dies following vehicle mishap

Airman First Class Derek Kozorosky, assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, passed away late Friday evening at the Camp Lester Naval Hospital following a vehicle mishap that occurred on Kadena at approximately 6 p.m.No other individuals were injured due to the mishap."We are deeply saddened by

18th Security Forces members recognized by Okinawa Prefectural Police

Officials survey Kadena residents for quality of life improvements

As of Jan. 25, the 2011 Community Needs Assessment survey has already been sent out to approximately 60 percent of servicemembers and civilian employees on Kadena. Maj. Kathleen Crimmins, 18th Medical Operations Squadron clinical psychologist and Integrated Delivery System chairperson, said there

Memorial Service held for Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston

A memorial service in honor of Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston, Air Transportation Standardization and Evaluation Program Manager, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Feb. 17, at Chapel One."We lost a valuable member of our military family," said Lt. Col. Ryan Marshall, commander of the 733d Air Mobility Squadron,

Kadena Airmen join Soldiers in Joint Dawn

About two dozen contracting airmen descended onto this home of the 101st Airborne Division to get a taste of contracting operations in a contingency environment.The airmen came from as far away as Japan, Alaska and Hawaii to participate in the U.S. Army Expeditionary Contracting Command Operation

2011 brings changes to Kadena's airport shuttle

After reviewing ridership and cost effectiveness of the Naha-Kadena shuttle, the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron has revised the shuttle schedule to operate two shuttles a day for pickup of passengers from Naha Airport. Effective immediately, the shuttle will depart Naha airport at 10a.m. and

Air Force, JASDF NCOs honored during ceremony at Naha Air Base

During the 13th annual Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) award ceremony and reception held at Naha Air Base Feb. 4, one Air Force non-commissioned officer and one Japan Air Self Defense Force NCO were presented awards for working to strengthen the bonds between the US and

Team Kadena loses one of its own

A military member assigned to Kadena Air Base was found dead at his home, Feb. 6, in Mihama district. The military member is identified as Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston, from the 733d Air Mobility Squadron."Yesterday, we lost a valuable member of our military family," said Lt. Col. Ryan Marshall,

Expect traffic delays and gate closures during Okinawa Marathon

A portion of the 2011 Okinawa Marathon, is scheduled to go through Kadena, Feb. 20.During the event, Gate 2 and Gate 5 will be closed to vehicle traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Roads will be closed from Gate 2 on Kuter Boulevard to Vincent Avenue, and from Vincent Avenue to Schreiber Boulevard