Summer camps offer fun and learning for Kadena’s youth

Fifty children had the opportunity to experience the wonders of underwater exploration, make volcanoes and invent devices which could be used to pick up small objects at the bottom of the ocean during the Immersion Learning science camp at the youth center last week. The science camp was only one of

Airmen donate blood at FTAC

Airmen from Kadena's First Term Airman Center spent July 21 donating blood as part of the Armed Services Blood Program. Photojournalist Senior Airman Amanda Grabiec documented this important mission. The Armed Services Blood Program plays a key role in providing quality blood products for Service

Kadena rescue Airmen train in South Korea

Rescue Airmen from Kadena recently particpated in Pacific Thunder, the largest exercise devoted to combat search and rescue in the Pacific for Pacific Air Forces. Airmen from Kadena deployed to Osan Air Base, South Korea, for the exercise.The overall goal of the exercise is to practice integrating

Kadena Base Bulletin

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be

California, Japan students see Kadena first-hand as part of deaf exchange

What's your "sign?"For many people, their "sign" is how they communicate. Sign language, in some way, shape or form has been used for hundreds of years. What many people don't realize is that the deaf in nearly every culture, and most countries, have their unique language of signing. This week, a

New command chief strives to take care of people

As an Airman who "grew up" in the notoriously rigid security forces career field, James Davis learned a lot from his first supervisor - especially the importance of taking care of your people. "In our line of work, there were no questions asked ... you always did what you were told to do," he

News service keeps Airmen informed

An electronic news service featuring the latest Air Force manpower, personnel and services information is available to help Airmen make informed decisions about their Air Force careers.More than 15,000 members subscribe to the Manpower, Personnel and Services News Service, however Air Force

'Fill the Boot' kick starts Special Olympics fundraising

Kadena Air Commandos hone survival skills

While quietly moving through the jungle, Airmen were searching for any clues that would help them find signs of their enemy on a rainy day July 1. They volunteered to act as the opposing forces for the 353rd Special Operations Group's Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training - attempting

Kadena Base Bulletin

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil.  Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must

Improved physical fitness uniform coming to a store near you

After much planning, anticipation and constructive feedback, the Army Air Force Exchange Service and the Air Force Uniform Office officials have partnered to bring an improved physical training uniform to select military clothing sales stores in July.The IPTU, which consists of a running jacket,

Innovative FTAC program reaches out to spouses

Kadena's First Term Airmen Center, or FTAC, is going the extra mile to welcome new spouses to Okinawa. Besides providing the typical orientation training to the Air Force's newest Airmen, FTAC here now offers weekly meetings and a Facebook networking page for spouses to minimize stress as they

CSAF releases 'Vector'

The Air Force's senior military leader released his vision for the future in a recent CSAF Vector 2010 that outlined five priorities and the "way ahead" for Airmen to maintain these priorities. "Our Airmen are responding to the nation's call with agility, innovation and expeditionary presence --

Online Master's Program available for captains

Air Force captains looking for a way to advance their education and their careers need look no further than Air University's online Master's program.Eligible mid-level captains have a unique opportunity to enroll in the online degree program at no cost and knock out an advanced degree while

Kadena members receive Okinawa Police recognition

Three 18th Security Forces Squadron members were recognized today at a ceremony at the Okinawa Police station by the senior superintendent for their actions in detaining an inebriated local national.Officers Hiroyuki Miyagi, Senior Airman Jeremy Hammer and Airman First Class Marlyn Pereyra received