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  • Shot for shots

    Think you're okay to drive after a couple of drinks? Before sidling up to the bar with car keys in tow, you might want to take a lesson from two Kadena Airmen recently busted for drunk driving. Airman X said he had a plan - a good plan. "I was going to walk to the dorm after a few beers," he said,

  • Wing commander pins on star

    A star was born this week after Brig. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, assumed the rank for which he was selected earlier this year. His official date of rank, Aug. 17, 2009, was preceded by a promotion ceremony, where Gen. Carroll "Howie" Chandler and Cindy Wilsbach, pinned on the shiny

  • Shinto priest blesses groundbreaking

    A Shinto priest gave a traditional ceremonial blessing for a safe construction project at the groundbreaking for the new Erwin PME Center Aug. 10. The new facility is slated for completion in May 2010. This new facility brings both the NCO Academy and the Airman Leadership School under one roof in

  • Wing leadership addresses Airmen following UCI

    Colonel Lenny Richoux, 18th Wing vice commander, addressed the men and women of the 18th Wing during a video address this week. His topic? Kadena's successful passing of the Pacific Air Force's Unit Compliance Inspection.Click here to see the video.

  • COMPACAF bids Pacific Airmen farewell, honors 65 years of PACAF history

    As we change command of Pacific Air Forces, we also celebrate our command's 65th birthday. It is an honor to have been a part of this historic command and to have had the opportunity to serve with PACAF's outstanding Airmen. Having visited our bases often, one thing is clear - PACAF has a smart,

  • Kadena passes Unit Compliance Inspection

    The Keystone of the Pacific can retain its title this week, after Pacific Air Forces officials announced that the 18th Wing not only passed its Unit Compliance Inspection, but many units exceeded the standard. "Receiving a passing grade is no small accomplishment," said Col. Lenny Richoux, 18th Wing

  • Kadena Firefighters "Fill the Boot" for Special Olympics

    Kadena firefighters and their families will be hosting a "Fill the Boot" fundraiser Aug. 15 and 16 for the upcoming Kadena Special Olympics. The fundraiser will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kadena BX and Commissary. All donations benefit the Special Olympics, which will be held Nov. 14.

  • CGOC to hold elections for new council leadership

    With the election of new council officers this month, the Kadena CGOC is looking for a few good lieutenants or captains, or even ensigns possibly. "CGOC stands for Company Grade Officer Council," said Capt. David Hansell of the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron and current president of the CGOC here.

  • U.S. and Japanese F-15 pilots train for Red Flag Alaska

    U.S. and Japanese F-15 pilots began air-refueling training last week for the "Red Flag Alaska" exercise in October. The day and night air-refueling training began July 27 and will continue through Aug. 7. Instructor pilots from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and Yokota Air Base, Japan, joined KC-135

  • New SAPR website

    Kadena Airmen and families now have one more resource to turn to for answers about Sexual Assault Prevention and Response. Earlier this month, the Air Force Personnel Center launched the new Air Force SAPR website. By following the link Airmen and families all over the world have access to

  • Kadena welcomes PACAF IG team for UCI

    After months of anticipation, the 18th Wing stands ready to welcome Pacific Air Force's Inspector General for the unit compliance inspection. This Sunday, the more than 140-person IG team will arrive from Hawaii to begin a week-long assessment of Kadena that includes an emergency response exercise.