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  • Kadena Special Olympics creates bond for new Airman

    The excitement at Kadena Air Base's Risner Fitness Complex peaked Nov. 6 as the 837 athletes participating in the Kadena Special Olympics took the field. There weren't many more excited than one Airman from the 18th Munitions Squadron.Airman 1st Class Matthew Renfro, originally from Spokane, Wash.,

  • Special Olympics Games brings NCO closer to home

    Among the more than 2,500 volunteers aiding the Kadena Special Olympics this year, one servicemember from Kadena's 18th Wing Logistic Readiness Squadron said it means more to her than just volunteer work.The eight-year Special Olympics veteran said she began volunteering because it reminds her of

  • Driving tired is a deadly choice

    Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is Nov. 8-14. As you will see in the following article by Capt. Chris Slattery, 44th Fighter Squadron, the decisions you make as an individual can have lasting impact on others. Ensure you are ready for the task at hand, whether it is working on the flightline or

  • Kadena Special Olympics kicks off Saturday

    The 11th Annual Kadena Special Olympics, a sporting event dedicated to enriching the lives of special needs individuals, is scheduled to kick off at Kadena's Risner Fitness Complex at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 6. More than 850 athletes are expected to participate in a variety of events ranging from 200 and 300

  • Okinawan dentists available to family members

    Off base dental services are available to active duty family members in Okinawa through United Concordia Insurance and the Tricare Dental Program network. Kadena's 18th Dental Squadron staff maintains a list of a dozen host nation providers who meet the criteria set forth by Tricare and are

  • Kadena Airman saves life of Okinawan boy

    It was a typical afternoon at the beach for Richard Howell and his family until he heard a yell from the water nearby. At first, Howell dismissed the Japanese voice as outside conversation, but then realized his family was the only one still at the beach. As he got closer, Howell noticed a man

  • DoDEA Launches 2010 Customer Satisfaction Survey

    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will administer its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) from November 1 through December 15. The CSS provides valuable feedback to DoDEA from its most important customers - students and parents - about the quality of education it provides

  • How is base housing on Okinawa? The Air Force wants to know....

    Residents in military family housing are slated to receive a housing survey via email this week from Air Force housing. The survey, should take 10-15 minutes to complete but could take a little longer as residents will be able to provide additional comments and observations."The results of the

  • Kadena Airmen tame wild mission in Kandahar

    They work in what's called the "Bull Pen." However, someone must keep forgetting to close the gate as these civil engineering Airmen are running loose all across base in constant support of the mission."We're really busy here," said Staff Sgt. Alexander Perez, 451st Expeditionary Civil Engineer

  • Mother Nature storms exercise, Okinawa braces for Chaba

    Hundreds of Kadena Airmen participating in Exercise Beverly High 11-1 came into work Tuesday night expecting to soon don their gas masks, but instead got news to pack up their gear and prepare for incoming Typhoon Chaba. After holding a meeting with Kadena's senior leaders, 18th Wing commander,

  • Beverly High 11-1 Day in Photos: Day 2

    Photos from Day 2 of Beverly High 11-1. The exercise provides Kadena personnel with the opportunity to simulate combat scenarios to train for possible real world missions.

  • Beverly High 11-1 Day in Photos: Day 1

    Exercise Beverly High 11-1 is now in full-swing. The exercise provides Kadena personnel with the opportunity to simulate combat scenarios to train for possible real world missions.

  • Okinawans receive awards for 8,000 years of service

    Nearly 600 Okinawans employed at U.S. military bases across the island were recognized at a ceremony at the Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan Oct. 21 for their combined 8,000 years of service to American forces on Okinawa.The Government of Japan hosts a Length of Service Award for Master Labor Contract