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  • SECAF outlines AF future, thanks Airmen during Kadena visit

    Outlining the Air Force's future was the focus of Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley's Airmen's Call during his visit here Dec. 22, part of a six-base Pacific tour in which the secretary is reconnecting with the region and thanking Airmen serving overseas during this holiday season. The

  • Deployers out of sight this Christmas, not out of mind

    This holiday season, Staff Sgt. Arnell Carmichael, 18th LRS, has a lot to be thankful for. He just completed a deployment in which he spent most of his time in harm's way outside the safe confines of U.S. bases. Having been on three separate deployments in the past 4 years, this year he'll finally

  • The year in review, the year in view

    In the next couple of weeks, we'll turn the page on 2009 and move out onto the long plain of the future, the vast unknowns and high hopes of the second decade of our 21st century. Truly, there is much to look forward to.But before we do, I'd like to pay tribute to all you've done over the course of

  • Commentary: A message to Garcia

    With over two decades in the Air Force, I have come to several conclusions...one of which is that not everyone has the same work ethic and loyalty to our Service. It is easy to understand why, given that we all come from different walks of life. I, in fact, evolved mine over the years. It was not

  • Stay safe, let the good tidings roll this holiday season

    Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful...let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!Yeah, right. This is Okinawa, a sub-tropical island - snow's a long shot. And while some folks may nevertheless be thinking about snow, everyone at Kadena should be thinking about

  • Team Kadena wraps up CFC

    Team Kadena members wrapped up the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign Dec. 15, having donated nearly $400,000 to charity.According to Senior Master Sgt. Carl A. Thompson, Kadena CFC community project officer, contributions from Kadena members will benefit programs right in their own backyard in addition

  • Spouses, volunteers bake cookies for Team Kadena

    What do you get when you combine 660 eggs, 40 sticks of butter, a couple hundred volunteers, and some holiday cheer? The 3rd Annual Kadena Holiday Cookie Drive...For the full broadcast story, click here.

  • Vigilance urged for visitors to Roppongi district

    With holiday travel in full swing, base officials are urging Airmen and their families to exercise caution and a little common sense when visiting entertainment districts in Tokyo, namely Roppongi.A series of incidents earlier this year in which Americans reported having their drinks spiked at clubs

  • Seminar shows Airmen common ground

    A cultural seminar conducted by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Kadena Air Base Dec. 11 sought to establish common ground and enhance mutual understanding between Okinawans and Americans. More than 100 Airmen were in attendance. "Why are you here?" asked Col. Mario Troncoso, 18th Force

  • Santa drops in on 'Jolly Green' holiday homecoming

    Jolly old Saint Nick paid a special visit Dec. 10 to children of the "Jolly Green Giants" just days after half of the unit returned from a four-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Dozens of family members watched as Santa Claus fast-roped out of a helicopter before handing out gifts to