ATR mission continues downrange

Crew chiefs from the 44th Fighter Squadron relocate six F-15s at the Chitose Air Base flightline to make room for additional jets coming in from Kadena. Nearly 200 Airmen from Kadena are at the Japanese airbase in northern Japan as part of an Aviation Training Relocation. An ATR allows for bilateral

COMPACAF visits Kadena

General Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, attended the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 6, and before he left, shared some key messages for Kadena's Airmen .The general spoke about the magnitude of Kadena Special Olympics, Kadena's partnership with the Okinawan people, the importance of

Japan 's Senior Vice-Minister of Defense Visits Kadena

'Vampire Bats' arrive in Hokkaido for Aviation Training Relocation

The first six of 12 F-15s arrived at the northern Japan Air Self Defense Force base of Chitose in Hokkaido Prefecture today to kick off an Aviation Training Relocation.Tech. Sgt. Mike Tateishi was on hand to capture the first images of the event and the crowd of JASDF Airmen and Japanese media

Three Kadena EOD techs awarded Bronze Stars

Three explosive ordnance disposal technicians from Kadena's 18th Civil Engineer Squadron were presented Bronze Star Medals Nov. 5 at the Rocker NCO Club for their actions while deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan earlier this year. Additionally, another 18th CES EOD technician was awarded the Defense

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.,

Kadena alumnus returns, speaks to Airmen

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

Special Olympics brings U.S. military, Okinawan communities together for a cause

Thousands of spectators, and regional leaders from Japan and the United States, and even a soccer star from Brazil came out to show support for more than 1,500 athletes and artists participating in the 11th Annual Kadena Special Olympics Games and Art Show Saturday. More than 2,500 American

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