Uniform changes go into effect Oct. 1

Oct. 1 not only signals the beginning of a new fiscal year, it also signifies the time when many uniform changes come into effect. The following is a list of upcoming changes: -- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX legacy badges will no longer be worn.-- The green fleece outer garment must have name, service

Top 3 'delivers' for local welfare center

With the help of base volunteers, the Kadena Top 3 delivered a truck full of supplies to a local donation center in Chatan Town Sep. 17.Master Sgt. John Bell, a coordinator for Top 3, said the organization set the goal of raising non-perishable food and supplies for about 80 needy families under the

Spouse forum equips for success

In an effort to keep military spouses informed about support programs and outreach activities around Kadena, more than 40 spouses attended the quarterly Leadership Spouses Forum Sept. 20. Spouses of base leaders had the opportunity to address concerns with 18th Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Ken

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Kadena Special Olympics Bowling

Airmen from across Kadena Air Base facilitated with the Kadena Special Olympics Bowling event in Mihama, Okinawa on September 18. The event, attended by more than 300 athletes, volunteers and interpreters, is one of the many events leading up to the 11th Annual Kadena Special Olympics which will be

Kadena celebrates AF's 63rd birthday

This year, so many people wanted to celebrate the Air Force's 63rd birthday that the party had to be held in two of Kadena's largest venues at the same time. Hundreds of servicemembers, families and local residents islandwide packed into the Rocker NCO Club and Officers Club to commemorate the

Maintainers provide key support for Valiant Shield

More than 200 Kadena maintainers are busy turning wrenches and keeping aircraft airborne during Valiant Shield - a joint military exercise in the Marianas Islands near Andersen Air Base, Guam.The large-scale U.S. Pacific Command exercise includes more than 150 American aircraft, such as the F-15,

Base works hard to close out fiscal year 2010

Most people only dream of having the opportunity to spend millions of dollars, but as the end of the fiscal year approaches that dream has become a reality - and a lot of hard work - for members of the 18th Comptroller and Contracting Squadrons.Members of the comptroller and contracting squadrons,

Kadena participates in Valiant Shield exercise at Joint Region Marianas

Air Force bombers, Kadena's fighters and tankers and support aircraft from the Pacific theater are participating Valiant Shield 2010. The U.S. Pacific Command exercise, which runs September 12 to 21 and is the third iteration of the Valiant Shield exercises begun in 2006, will be conducted in the

AAFES continues efforts to improve quality of life on Okinawa bases

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service on Okinawa is continuing to pursue projects and host special events here which are aimed at improving the quality of life for its more than 54,000 customers who include military service members, their families and DoD civilians. Some of these projects and

Chapel One reopens following renovation

Kadena's Chapel One will once again be open and filled with the sounds of Sunday morning services Sept. 19 after being closed for about two years. The chapel was closed two years ago due to safety concerns and underwent renovations starting January 2010. The renovations, designed to improve the

Memorial service set for 909th ARS pilot

A memorial service in honor of Major Michael Kallai is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at Chapel One here.Major Kallai, a KC-135 pilot serving as the18th Operations Group director of staff, was found unconscious in his home Sept. 12 and rushed to Camp Lester Naval Hospital for treatment. He was

Residents catch glimpse of Eisa Festival

Okinawa City hosted its 55th Annual Eisa Festival Sept. 12. More than 280,000 people, including Airmen and families from nearby Kadena Air Base, attended the three-day eventCheck out some of the photos by Tech. Sgt. Michael Tateishi.

The gift of a greeting

Chances are you've watched television back in the United States during the holidays and have seen service members and families sending their love back home. Now that you and the family are overseas, that opportunity is available to you.The Hometown News holiday greetings team will be at the Tee

Memorial service set for deceased Airman

A memorial service in honor of Airman 1st Class Michael Reio is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at Chapel One here.Airman Reio, a 20-year-old Knowledge Operations Manager assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group, died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident here about 7 p.m. Sept.