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  • Commentary: Got Courage?

    You may not have met Technical Sergeant Stephen McGrath, but he works in the Explosive Ordinance Disposal shop here at Kadena. On Nov. 18, 2007 Sergeant McGrath was on a deployment in Iraq when an enemy force engaged him and a platoon of soldiers with direct small arms fire. He responded admirably

  • Team Kadena spreads holiday cheer throughout local communities

    Hundreds of Kadena volunteers helped spread holiday cheer to local residents over the past several weeks.Airmen and their family members donated hundreds of gifts, many pounds of food supplies and hours of their time to support various Okinawan organizations throughout the holiday season.

  • Myth Busters: History office sets the record straight

    Myths and historical rumors circulate through every culture and society, including the military. Most myths--even if true--are harmless, perhaps even amusing. Sometimes myths reflect poorly upon an individual, unit, or community. Unfortunately, a negative myth regarding the 18th Wing has spread over

  • Cultural exchange programs for cash risk base security

    Some base residents with good intentions may be putting their Status of Forces Agreement privileges at risk. In recent weeks, 18th Security Forces Squadron officials have denied hundreds of escort requests by base residents sponsoring local nationals who are willing to pay to see what's on the

  • 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