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  • Kadena aircraft support exercise Foal Eagle in South Korea

    A total of 12 F-15's from the 44th Fighter Squadron left today for South Korea to participate in Exercise Foal Eagle. The F-15's and approximately 190 Kadena Airman will join military members and aircraft from other locations for this combined training opportunity that will last about two

  • Kadena officer awarded Bronze Star for role in Afghanistan

    Three years ago Cadet Amanda Reed was organizing and leading her cheerleading teammates during football games at the Air Force Academy. Now, as an Air Force first lieutenant, she is being awarded the Bronze Star medal for volunteering to organize and lead thousands of 'teammates' on the front lines.

  • Team Kadena Earth Week 2010 Proclamation

    Whereas, Okinawa is a special island with many unique attributes: clear, blue waters teeming with a variety of aquatic life; green jungles filled with wonderful flora and fauna; and beautiful coral sand beaches where the two meet. Team Kadena has an obligation to protect these wonders by conducting

  • Kadena to host 2010 DoDEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festival

    More than 180 students representing all 12 DoDEA Pacific high schools will participate in the DoDEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festival here April 26‐30. Students will spend each day perfecting their performances in preparation for the culminating Far East Honor Music Festival Concert on Friday,

  • Air Force charity brings a smile to Kadena family

    Two-year-old Jimmy Baker has sneaked all the croutons off his mom's salad while she and his dad tell me about Jimmy's surgery. He's been dipping them in ranch dressing and has shown a real talent for getting half the dressing on his upper lip. His parents, Josh and Joleen, don't mind - they're just

  • Kadena celebrates Earth Week ... one 'green' event at a time

    April 22 marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. While small countries like Morocco plan to celebrate Earth Day for the first time this year, and large countries like India continue to develop alternate energy sources for the future, Kadena Air Base and the Okinawa military community are taking

  • Memorial service set for Kadena Airman

    A memorial service in honor of 2nd Lt. Stephen Smith is scheduled for 3 p.m. April 15 at Chapel Three here."Our group is heavyhearted over the tragic loss of our fellow Air Commando, Lt "Smitty" Smith of our maintenance squadron," said Col. Robert Toth, 353rd Special Operations Group commander.

  • 67th Fighter Squadron departs for Red Flag Alaska

    A total of twelve F-15s departed April 9-10 for Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to participate in Exercise Red Flag Alaska, which begins April 15. The F-15s, along with an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, will join approximately 170 Kadena Airmen to train alongside U.S.

  • Kadena Airman dies in waters off of Okinawa

    A Kadena Airman was found dead this morning after going missing yesterday near Cape Hedo, Okinawa. The Airman had been snorkeling with friends at the time he went missing.The identity of the Airman is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification.The Japan Coast Guard conducted search

  • Kadena PA Airmen truly the 'best'

    What's it take to be the best? At least one Kadena NCO knows. That NCO is Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best, NCOIC of photo production at the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office. She was named the Air Force Public Affairs NCO of the Year in an announcement of the Air Force Communication Excellence Awards this

  • Jiu-jitsu gets a hold on servicemembers

    Though Okinawa is the birthplace of karate, there's another form of martial arts that's gaining popularity thanks in part to U.S. servicemembers stationed at Kadena Air Base . . .

  • 18th Security Forces NCO named best in Air Force

    The 18th Wing's Master Sgt. David Nicholson was recently recognized as both the Air Force Security Forces Senior NCO of the Year and 5th Air Force's Lance P. Sijan Award winner. The recognition was due in large part to Sergeant Nicholson's work training Iraqi policemen during a year-long deployment

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, April 7

    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

  • Nuke review takes comprehensive look at strategy

    The Nuclear Posture Review, released April 6, is the first overarching look at U.S. nuclear strategy since the end of the Cold War, a senior defense official briefing reporters on background said April 5.The review builds on President Barack Obama's promise to take concrete steps toward the goal of

  • Kadena engineers build foundation for higher learning

    Nearly 30 Kadena civil engineers had a chance to improve the quality of life for almost 200 elementary school students while participating in Balikatan 2010, a bilateral training exercise and humanitarian effort between the U.S. military and government of the Philippines. Senior Master Sgt. James