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  • Tacit farmers return to their roots at air base

    Life in Okinawa was difficult in the aftermath of World War II. For one Okinawan, recalling a single good memory from his childhood is a challenge. At the age of 13, Chosei Hamamoto was a boy with the skills of a soldier and little knowledge of books; in school, he learned to disable tanks. His

  • Kadena Airman jams with Los Lonely Boys downrange

    Kadena Airman 1st Class Theodore Wilkins, deployed from the 18th Security Forces Squadron and assigned to the 732nd Expeditionary SFS, plays the saxophone on stage with the Los Lonely Boys for a mixed crowd of Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and civilians at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq,

  • Okinawans honor their ancestors

    On the last evening of Obon, Okinawan families say prayers and give homage to their ancestors, who they believe returned from the spirit world for a brief, three-day visit. The prayers, which are accompanied by a feast, mark the end of Obon and the beginning of a celebration through Eisa dancing.

  • Kadena Airmen return from Guam

    Most of the Airmen sent here from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, for a week-long test of the 18th Wing's deployment capabilities returned home Sept. 8. More than 100 maintenance, operations, and support personnel "deployed" to Guam Aug. 31 to exercise the 18th Wing's ability to send assembled teams of

  • VIDEO: Team McIvor takes no MacGyver measures

    Technical manuals are the bible Air Force maintainers use when repairing jets. There are no shortcuts when you're dealing with a multi-million dollar aircraft like the F-15. But what happens when you have a McIvor on your staff? Meet SSgt Dennis McIvor. Although spelled differently than the TV show

  • 26 first lieutenants tapped for promotion

    Twenty-six Kadena first lieutenants were selected for promotion to captain following the Air Force Personnel Center's quarterly selection process Sept. 5.Selected first lieutenants are:18th Operations Group KIRSTIN GIPPER 909th Air Refueling SquadronJAMES BAKER MCLEAN BETHEA JOSEPH BISSON TRAVIS EPP

  • Brig. Gen and Mrs. Williams receive O'Malley Award

    Congratulations to Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Brett Williams, the former 18th Wing commander, who were informed yesterday that they are the 2009 recipients of the General and Mrs. Jerome F. O' Malley Award. This award recognizes the wing commander-and-spouse team whose contributions to the nation, Air

  • Labor Day safety message

    Labor Day weekend marks the end of the "101 Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign. This weekend will be a four-day weekend for many Kadena members filled with good times with family and friends. However, we must all remain focused on our most important resource, our people. Without them the

  • Kadena Airmen "deploy" to Guam

    Nearly 100 maintenance, operations, and support personnel arrived here Aug. 31 as part of a test of the 18th Wing's deployment capabilities. The timing of this deployment coincides with "Obon," which means reduced jet noise coming from the Kadena flight line and the skies of Okinawa during

  • VIDEO: ACE hosts car and bike show

    Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and even a few local Okinawans showcased their hot-rods and Harleys at the first "Airman Committed to Excellence Car and Bike Show."The event, which took place at Kadena Air Base this weekend, gave people an opportunity to share their passion for their vehicles

  • Airmen look back, celebrate progress

    For the broadcast story, click here."We've come a long way," said Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, in his closing remarks at the Women's Equality Day Luncheon, held Aug. 26 at the Rocker NCO Club. First celebrated Aug. 26, 1971, fifty-one years to the day after Secretary Bainbridge

  • Jolly Green Giants deploy

    The 33rd Rescue Squadron and 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit deployed over 75 personnel and 3 HH-60G's this past weekend. The team will spend six months conducting rescue missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since 1998, the 33rd RQS has been credited with saving more than 400 civilian

  • Okinawans celebrate Obon holiday

    Kadena's neighbors will soon be welcoming back the spirits of their ancestors during Obon. The three-day holiday on Okinawa is a time for locals to pay homage to their ancestors by visiting the family's Buddhist altars and tombs. "Ancestor worship is an important part of life here on Okinawa and in

  • Don’t leave family members behind when you PCS

    You wouldn't pack up and move without your children (most days), but some leave other family members behind when they PCS - their pets. According to Government of Japan and wing policy, military members and civilians are required to register and deregister their pets, whether living on or off base.

  • Kadena students head back to school

    Summer vacation will officially end for nearly 4,300 children at Kadena when school begins Monday. School administrators hope for a good start to the academic year as children find their way to their new classes. Show time for students is 7:20 a.m. for Kadena Middle School, Ryuku Middle School, and