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  • Commentary: How to take an inspection

    Having weathered a few compliance inspections over the years--as both inspected and inspector--I'd like to pass along a few lessons. I'm sure they will reflect my maintenance background, but the concepts are basic to everyone. Some of these are simple and obvious, but are often things that we

  • Military Spouse Day May 7

    Thanks Spouses! In 1984, President Reagan established Military Spouse Day to honor the contributions of our military spouses. Military Spouse Day is the Friday prior to Mother's Day so it is May 8th this year. I bet that even President Reagan did not anticipate the sacrifices our spouses would be

  • Mission accomplishment

    "Why did the skeleton NOT cross the road?" Laughter is a great stress relief and keeps morale high. But when jokes become unprofessional, it can tear down morale and make work an uncomfortable place. So, how do you know if you are helping or hurting? Know Air Force policy and follow it. Many jokes

  • Explosive ordnance disposal chosen Air Force Team of the year

    The Explosive Ordnance Disposal career field was named Air Force Team of the year for 2009 for placing their lives on the line each day to protect others. The honor was bestowed on them by the Air Force Association, on recommendation from the Air Force's most senior enlisted leaders. Airmen from the

  • Pacific Air Forces advises Airmen on flu

    Pacific Air Forces officials are urging Airmen, civilian personnel and family members to practice good health habits to help prevent the spread of H1N1. "The key to avoiding this is to practice good hand washing and basic public health measures," said Col. Sean Murphy, PACAF command surgeon general.

  • Kadena’s new enlistees get a taste of Basic Training

    Kadena's new Air Force enlistees got a taste of Basic Military Training here April 25th to help prepare them before shipping off to the real deal. The new program provided the 20 Delayed Enlistment Program recruits with a realistic look at what a normal day at BMT will be like. The recruits' day

  • H1N1 flu information

    In response to the human cases of H1N1 Flu, military preventive medicine and public health officials across the island continue to meet in a joint working group to discuss preventive measures. At this time, the criteria for screening people for H1N1 virus are a. Fever (greater than 100°F or 37.8°C)

  • The 18th CEG leads award-winning unit

    Every civil engineer unit thinks they are the best, but only one can say 'they are the best' - when they are awarded the coveted Society of American Military Engineers Curtin Award. This year the 18th Civil Engineer Group earned that honor. A small group of representatives and Brig. Gen. Brett

  • Drivers reminded to pay road tax

    Department of Defense employees on Okinawa must pay the annual Japanese road use fees commonly referred to as "road tax" in May. Kadena drivers can make road tax payments between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. May 18 to 22 at the base theater. Road tax fees will be assessed on approximately 28,000

  • Kadena recognizes its’ outstanding volunteers

    Kadena honored its volunteers at the Rocker NCO Club during the annual volunteer recognition ceremony April 23. The ceremony recognized nominees in the various categories for the Angel and Volunteer Excellence Awards as well as awarded a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. The ceremony

  • New BX nears completion

    The long wait for the new and improved Army & Air Force Exchange Service Base Exchange facility is almost over as officials tentatively set its opening for October. The new exchange facility, which began construction in June 2007, will have three times the floor space than the current store. "The

  • Bug season

    As the weather begins to heat up, many Okinawa residents may have noticed visits from some unwelcome guests - termites, ants and other pests. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron has a team of experts in the Kadena Pest Management office who have noticed a few pest trends, and they have some tips to

  • Kadena goes green for Earth Day ’09

    Airmen, civilians and their families are gearing up for Earth Day 2009 with a variety of events and activities to help raise awareness for the environment. Earth Day began in 1970 with Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin and 20 million Americans participating in a grassroots demonstration. Members