Camp Kinser military family housing can now stay cool in the summer

Sixteen new air conditioning chillers have been replaced in the Camp Kinser Towers that support military family housing,just in time to beat the summer heat. The new energy-efficient chillers will not only reduce energy consumption, but will do so withless energy. The towers previously required

Saving lives in the midst of danger

Security Forces respond to mortar attacks

Firefighters perform aircraft crash rescue mission during LORE

Airmen perform Self Aid and Buddy Care procedures

LORE tests Airmen's knowledge on UXO procedures

Wing MOPP's up in a chemical attack

Pulled from peril

First responder teams pivotal for survival

Firefighters and medics responded to a simulated mishap involving a Kadena-based KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline here May 12. "This emergency management exercise plays a big part for the first responder teams' ability to treat and save victims," said Master Sgt. Timothy Winans, 18th Wing

Airmen, military dogs working together

Saving lives at 35,000 feet

Most of us hear stories of Airmen saving lives in combat, but an Airman who saves the lives of more than 300 passengers is definitely a story worth hearing. A fuel leak on a civilian aircraft caught the attention of Staff Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, during a

Firefighters stay alert in local exercise

Jimmy Schwartz Golf Tournament raises money for Kadena Special Olympics

Distinguished members of the Okinawan communities came together to raise over $10,000 for the Kadena Special Olympics during the Jimmy Schwartz Golf Tournament held May 5th. This fundraiser was one of many that will be held throughout the year to provide the funds necessary to offset expenses

Kadena Shoguns practice their “mobility machine”

Kadena Airmen are experiencing a new dimension of training during Beverly High 09-2 from May 11-15. Over the past several exercises, the 18th Wing practiced fighting in place [from Kadena] and receiving other forces into Kadena. This exercise practices the possibility the wing may deploy to another

Kadena Airmen participate in annual Dragon Boat race