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  • News/Video story: Americans recognized for rescue

    An Airman from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron and the spouse of an Airman assigned to the 18th Maintenance Operations Squadron were recognized Monday by the Okinawa Police Station for their assistance in the rescue of an Okinawan girl and a local fisherman. Staff Sgt. John Robinson, an 18th

  • Water conservation efforts needed

    Water levels in Okinawa are approaching critical levels, and members of Team Kadena are being asked to do their part to help conserve this precious resource before strict rationing measures are put in place. Okinawa's drinking water supply is highly dependent on rainfall, which is captured in a

  • Video Story: Paralympians share goals, triumphs with Team Kadena

    Among the 85 U.S. Paralympic Track and Field and Swim team athletes training at Kadena Air Base in preparation for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, five have a special tie to the U.S. military. All five athletes have served in the Armed Forces during their lives, three in the Army, one

  • News/Video Story: Volunteers spruce up Stork's Nest

    The Stork's Nest at Camp Lester is getting a facelift thanks to The Friends of the Storks Nest and volunteers from Kadena Air Base. The Storks Nest supports the U.S. Naval Hospital at Camp Lester and provides free, temporary housing for high risk pregnant patients, parents of infants in the Neonatal

  • Typhoon Preparation Tips

    There are some simple but important steps that Airmen and their families should take in preparation for typhoon season. Most importantly, families should have an emergency kit that contains the following items at a minimum: - Flashlight with extra batteries - Bottled Water (3 days worth - 1 gallon

  • Holiday greetings team coming to Kadena

    An Army and Air Force Hometown News Service team will visit Kadena Air Base to tape holiday greetings for active-duty service members and DOD civilians Sept. 15 and 16. Every year hometown news teams are dispatched to all corners of the globe to record greetings of service members currently deployed

  • Commentary: Leading sometimes means following

    Much has been written recently about our Air Force, particularly our leadership, values, and dedication to the mission. With all the discussion, it raises the question: "What are some of the attributes and ideas that tie leadership, values, and dedication together?" One can read numerous books,

  • Intel chief discusses ISR challenges, transformation

    The Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance visited Kadena Air Base Sep 3 - 4 to visit with Airmen and familiarize himself with intelligence issues specific to the Pacific region. Lieutenant General David A. Deptula, who was previously stationed at Kadena as

  • Couples spend quality time at retreat

    Three days of beautiful beaches and cool relaxing breezes are one way to help married couples deal with the stresses of upcoming deployments. That's the thought behind the Marriage Enrichment Retreat that was held at Okuma resort last week, an event sponsored by the 18th Wing Chaplain's office.

  • Video Story: Kadena hosts 2008 U.S. Paralympians

    Kadena Air Base welcomed more than one hundred members of the 2008 United States Paralympic track and field and swim teams last week. The athletes came to Okinawa to live and train at Kadena in preparation for the 2008 Paralympic Games being held Sep. 6 through 17 in Beijing, China. The video for

  • Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

    Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

  • AFPC announces next Undergraduate Flying Training selection board

    The next Undergraduate Flying Training selection board will convene at the Air Force Personnel Center here on Jan. 13, 2009. The board will review active duty applications for selection to pilot, combat systems officer, and air battle manager training. Officers born after April 1, 1979 with a total

  • Paralympians share goals, triumphs with Team Kadena

    Among the 85 U.S. Paralympic Track and Field and Swim team athletes training at Kadena Air Base in preparation for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, five have a special tie to the U.S. military. All five athletes have served in the Armed Forces during their lives, three in the Army, one