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  • Capt. Van Thai (left), current operations flight commander for the 18th Operations Support Squadron, talks with Dr. Emilio Gonzalez (right), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director, prior to the Outstanding American by Choice award ceremony Sept. 24 at Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Md. (Courtesy photo)

    Kadena pilot named Outstanding American by Choice

    One of Kadena's own was recently named an Outstanding American by Choice by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for his dedicated service in the military. Capt. Van Thai, 18th Operations Support Squadron current operations flight commander and mobility instructor pilot, was one of 10 service members recognized at a ceremony Sept. 24 at
  • Staff Sgt. Amanda Schmidt folds a chest reserve parachuteat Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2007 . The parachute is used in case someone has to make an emergency exit from an aircraft. Sergeant Schmidt works with aircrew flight equipment in the 18th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Darnell T. Cannady)

    Preserving your life

  • Master Sgt. Sheila Parra, NCO-in-charge of Kadena's Military Equal Opportunity office, briefs an Airman on MEO policies. The MEO and Equal Employment Opportunity offices are preparing for a January 2008 merger that will create a stronger workforce able to handle both military and civilian grievances. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Nestor Cruz)

    MEO, EEO combine to provide world-class service

    Kadena's Military Equal Opportunity and Equal Employment Opportunity offices will soon merge to better serve the community. In line with the Program Budget Decision 720 initiative, the two offices are preparing for a January 2008 merger which will create a stronger workforce able to handle both military and civilian grievances. The combined offices

  • Patriot Express to offer more seats

    Beginning this month service members and their families on Okinawa who use the Patriot Express will have a better chance of catching a flight back to the United States or to mainland Japan. Due to a new contract, the L-10-11 model aircraft currently used is being replaced with a DC-10 that will seat more passengers. Master Sgt. Laurie Rogers, 733rd

  • Financial Management Transformation

    A town hall meeting to discuss the biggest change to financial management in 60 years will be held Oct. 9 at the Keystone Theater here. Lt. Col. Steve Kennedy, 18th Comptroller Squadron commander, will host the meeting to inform community members about the upcoming changes that include centralizing finance functions at Ellsworth Air Force Base,
  • Abigail Johns, 6, daughter of Sherri and Staff Sgt. Bruce Johns, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, and Chalk 1 team leader, crawls through the obstacle course during Skoshi Warrior Sept. 29. The event, designed to help children understand deployments through fun activities, was sponsored by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Nestor Cruz)

    Kadena children deploy for Skoshi Warrior '07

    Everyone in the tent stood at attention as the commander entered. Brig. Gen. Brett Williams, 18th Wing commander, cleared his throat and spoke to his young deployers. "I'm depending on you to do your best in this mission," said General Williams. "Your mission for this deployment is ... to have fun." The "deployers" are not your typical active-duty

  • Eight Shoguns selected for senior airman below the zone

    Congratulations to the following Airmen 1st class who were recently selected for promotion below-the-zone to senior airman: 18th Wing: Jon Tarell 18th Operations Support Squadron: Schyler Peck and Zachary Nichter 18th Dental Squadron: Isha Kargbo 718th Civil Engineer Squadron: Arvin Candelaria 353rd Special Operations Group: Gladys Oxford 17th
  • The Kadena Fire Department kicked off fire prevention weeks Oct. 1 with a parade of emergency vehicles. The parade was held to promote safety and fire prevention and was on the anniversary of the Great Chicago fire. McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky rode around the housing area here, throwing candy to the children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

    Parading fire prevention

  • Traffic congestion will cause delays for entry at Gate 3 for approximately six weeks due to construction work that began Oct. 1. Contract workers will be installing final denial barriers in the area. It is recommended for people to use an alternate gate if possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

    Traffic delays

  • Eighteenth Wing leaders fill out Combined Federal Campaign pledge slips to kick off the CFC season Oct. 1. The CFC, established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, provides a single drive for government employees to raise money for many charities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Darnell T. Cannady)

    CFC begins at Kadena

  • Lt. Gen. Bruce Wright, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks to the field grade officers and senior enlisted leaders of all four services at a forum Sept. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kasey Zickmund)

    USFJ commander emphasizes role of military leaders

    The commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force spoke to senior enlisted leaders and field grade officers here Sept. 27 to emphasize the role they play in securing peace in the region. "You've never been more important," Lt. Gen. Bruce Wright told the crowd of more than 100 Airmen gathered at the Keystone Theater to hear the leader. The
  • Capt. Mark Lennon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, rides his motorcycle through the safety course during the 18th Wing’s motorcycle all-call Sept. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kasey Zickmund)

    Motorcycle safety competition tests inclement weather skills

    Riding a motorcycle presents many hazards which increase during inclement weather and require special skills. Base riders recently got to test those skills in a motorcycle all-call and safety competition held here in the rain Sept. 21. "As a rider, we need to learn how to ride in the rain because Okinawa does get a lot of rain," said Staff Sgt.
  • Equipment Operator 1st Class (SCW) David Martin supervises Equipment Operator 1st Class (SCW) Van Johnson as he excavates a crater September 25, 2007 in a simulated runway on Kadena Air Base as part of a joint-training exercise with the U.S. Air Force. 87 Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7 personnel experienced the Rapid Runway Repair (RRR) training led by Kadena airmen to teach Seabees critical skills for their next deployment. NMCB 7 is currently deployed to the Far East to provide construction support to shore installations in support of the global war on terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Lavender )

    Seabees train with RED HORSE

    U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7 "crossed into the blue," working with U.S. Air Force personnel during a joint training exercise held Sept. 24 - 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 87 personnel from NMCB 7 participated in the Rapid Runway Repair and utilities training with Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy
  • Staff Sgt. Richard Prebula conducts perimeter security at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Sergeant Prebula is a member of the 332nd Expeditionary Services Squadron Personnel Support for Contingency Operations or PERSCO and deployed from the 18th Mission Support Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (courtesy photo)

    Photos from the front

  • Boy Scouts to offer new co-ed program here

    The Kadena Aero Club and the Great Okinawa District, Boy Scouts of America are joining forces by forming Crew 1200, a new Venture Crew for boys and girls who have completed the 8th grade, 14 through 21 years of age. Venturing is the newest program in Boy Scouts and focuses on high-adventure activities for older boys, and what may be a surprise for
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