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  • Nearly 120 Kadena Airmen to become senior NCOs

    More than 100 Kadena technical sergeants got some good news before Memorial Day weekend after Air Force officials released the promotion list for master sergeant May 27. There will be a promotion party held in the Airmen's honor at the Rocker Enlisted Club June 4 starting at 4:30 p.m. "Reaching the

  • Officers' Spouses Club awards $24,500 in scholarships

    "Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away!"With those famous words from the Dr. Seuss classic, Oh the Places You'll Go, the Kadena Officers' Spouses Club kicked off its annual scholarship award banquet May 20 and awarded $24,500 in scholarships to deserving

  • SECDEF issues statement on 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' legislation

    As you may know, earlier this week Congress began legislative action to change the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy regarding homosexuality in the armed services. Given the complicated political debate surrounding this issue, I thought it important for you to hear what this means for you, the men and

  • The cost of freedom

    (18th Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, delivered the following remarks at the 18th Wing Memorial Day ceremony held May 31.) In ordering the first Memorial Day in 1868, Army General John Logan issued the following charge: "Let no ravages of time testify to the present or the coming

  • 18th LRS puts people, cargo in their place

    Senior Airman Shaunlee Hostutler shows us how the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron pulls strings to ensure Airmen deploy where they need to be with the right gear.

  • Early birds avoid line for Patriot Express

    Lance Cpl Meredith Watts shows us how Kadena's Air Mobility Command Passenger Terminal provides early check-in every Friday for passengers flying out Saturday.

  • 18th FSS launches "Operation Spousal Warrior"

    The 18th Force Support Squadron hosted its first-ever "Operation Spousal Warrior" May 12 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The forum was open to all military members in the squadron getting ready to deploy as well as their spouses. Spousal Warrior offered attendees the chance to get

  • 18th LRS recognized for community service

    The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron was honored May 22 by a prestigious Japanese non-profit organization for providing hundreds of hours of community service here in Okinawa.Five representatives of the 18th LRS were among several U.S. Air Force and Navy units and individuals recognized by the Good

  • 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

  • Red Cross, Airman and Family Readiness Center combining forces

    Two agencies will come together under one roof June 1 to provide better assistance for servicemembers and their families.The American Red Cross and the Airman and Family Readiness Center will be co-located in Building 220."This consolidation provides visibility to a myriad of services offered to

  • F-22s coming back to Kadena

    Twelve F-22A Raptors are scheduled to arrive at Kadena Air Base next week as part of a four-month deployment in support of U.S. Pacific Command's security obligations in the Western Pacific. The routine deployment underscores the U.S. commitment to Japan as a vital regional partner and signals U.S.

  • Airmen prep JASDF F-15 pilots for air-to-air refueling

    The United States Air Force has pioneered and mastered the art of air-to-air refueling and has assisted many partner nations in learning this tremendous force multiplier over the years. Here in Japan, Kadena Airmen have been training Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15 pilots since 2003 and this month