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  • Dining-in shares laughs, builds bonds between spouses

    Nearly 200 Batgirls, Jolly Green Giants and other fantastical figures packed into the Rocker NCO Club last Saturday for a dining-in event paying tribute to Kadena's military spouses. Enlisted and officer spouses from more than 20 squadrons dressed up in everything from togas, 'battle dresses' and

  • Lt. Gen. Field takes command of U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force

    Lieutenant General Burton M. Field assumed command of U.S. Forces, Japan, and Fifth Air Force during a Change of Command ceremony held here today.Field, the former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan/Pakistan, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., replaced Lieutenant General

  • Contracting squadron ‘opens up’ for bidding

    Last fiscal year, Kadena contracting awarded more than $240 million in construction contracts. According to 18th Contracting officials, most contracts were awarded to firms based in mainland Japan, not Okinawa, due to lack of business experience with the base. In an effort to improve the local

  • Driving fatigued can have tragic consequences

    Kadena Airmen are reminded that long hours and lack of sleep can have devastating consequences. Capt. Christopher Slattery, 44th Fighter Squadron, recently lost family members due to someone driving tired. Read his personal story here Nov. 5. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration

  • 18th CES brings power to the people

    Picture this - You're at home enjoying the comfortable air conditioned temperature getting ready to watch your favorite AFN program when all of a sudden everything shuts down. Your lights go out, along with your beloved wide-screen TV as the heat and humidity quickly sets in. Unfortunately, for many

  • LORE to begin next week

    As you're out and about on Kadena next week you may notice some people around the base wearing masks and donning chemical protective gear. These masked Airmen aren't getting a head-start on Halloween, they're participating in a local operational readiness exercise (LORE).Preparatory activities for

  • Kadena Special Olympics nears

    The Kadena Special Olympics Torch Run and Poker run mark the last of the fundraisers leading up to the big event on Nov. 6. Roughly $60,000 must be raised to support the event each year. This will be the 11th year Kadena has hosted the event.

  • Kadena 'dresses up' for Halloween festivities

    Halloween is quickly approaching, and this year, the 18th Wing is hosting a trick-or-treating event Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Kadena Housing areas. With the night of costumes and candy coming, everyone is reminded that safety is the key. "Safety is everyone's responsibility," said Tech. Sgt.

  • Flu shots at base theater

    Flu shots Oct 18 are available from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Oct 19-21 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Keystone Theater for all active duty Air Force personnel.

  • Propulsion flight keeps Kadena flying

    Propulsion flight Airmen perform tasks that enable F-15's to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit.

  • Eye on Fitness: 390 IS

    The 390th Intelligence Squadron combines elements inspired by P90X and Crossfit with traditional exercise techniques for a well-rounded PT program, resulting in better total-body fitness.

  • Memorial service for medical service officer

    A memorial service in honor of Capt. Amy Brown is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 18, here at Chapel One.Capt. Brown, a medical service corps officer serving as the 18th Medical Group Readiness Officer, was diving at Sunabe Seawall Oct. 9. After experiencing difficulties, passersby pulled her from the

  • AADD 'drives' DUIs off streets

    Imagine it's late Friday night after a long day at work. You and your friends decide to visit some clubs off-base and go drinking. Although the original plan includes a designated driver, it eventually gets misinterpreted and the driver has a few drinks as well. As the base curfew nears, everybody