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  • Lieutenant spikes competition in v-ball tourney

    She looked across the battlefield and spotted six members of the enemy. In her mind she knew they were preparing to attack, but she was also prepared to return fire at a moment's notice. Second Lt. Lindsay Bengard, 18th Contracting Squadron contract administrator, recently returned from winning a

  • Friendships blossom at Ikebana International

    The ancient Japanese cultural art of flower arrangement brought Americans and Okinawans together during Ikebana International in downtown Naha City March 28. This was the 51st anniversary of Ikebana International which is celebrated in many countries with more than 270 chapters worldwide. The

  • Bringing joy to Misato children

    A team of Airmen, led by one of Kadena's own, has worked tirelessly to bring joy to children from the Misato Children's Home for the past ten years. Chiemi Karimata, 18th Force Support Squadron executive assistant, has been gathering volunteers to help the children throughout her employment at

  • 33RQS helicopter pilots give air refueling training to JASDF

    A team of Kadena's HH-60G Pave Hawk pilots got together with JASDF helicopter rescue pilots for a three-day intensive course on air refueling. The training, given by pilots from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, was the first hands-on helicopter air refueling training the Japanese Self Defense Forces have

  • COMMENTARY: How to prepare for upcoming UCI

    Since I arrived at the home of the Shogun Warriors in December, you have impressed me with your professionalism and hard work as you contribute to the 18 Wing's mission.Every one of us plays an important part in providing the Pacific region with unmatched combat power, a forward power projection

  • CE Airmen deliver clean water to island community

    Three Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron along with three Airmen from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, are deployed to an island approximately 3,900 kilometers southwest of Hawaii. The Airmen are not on vacation, but are on a mission to provide clean drinking water to the residents of

  • Fitness testing now at the HAWC

    Staff members from the Health and Wellness Center are helping Kadena Airmen stay "fit to fight" by administering all fitness tests. Under direction from Pacific Air Forces leadership, the HAWC is now the focal point for fitness testing. "One of the recommendations that came down from PACAF last year

  • Kadena RAVs Provide Critical Family Support

    To help ease the minds of Airmen and their families, Kadena Air Base relies on a support system known as Readiness Assistance Volunteers. Also called Key Spouses, RAVs provide help and guidance to Team Kadena with any issues that may arise during their tour on Okinawa and especially during

  • 33rd RQS, US Navy find opportunity to train

    A 33rd Rescue Squadron air crew took part in a refueling operation exercise with their U.S. Navy counterpart on the USS John S. McCain March 2-4. The 33rd Rescue Squadron was conducting deck landing qualification training with two Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyers assigned to Destroyer

  • DoDDS Okinawa Spring Registration for 2009-2010

    All students attending Department of Defense Dependents Schools in the Okinawa district are required to register for the next school year. This process enables the district to project student enrollment and maintain current student information. School and bus registration for school year 2009-2010

  • Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century

    Air Force Smart Operations of the 21st Century is enabling some Kadena Airmen to spend more time with family rather than extra hours on the job. The intent of AFSO21 is to improve operations by simplifying processes, some of which may be already be in place. Additionally, it aims to generate

  • Hawaii ANG underway in the skies over Thailand

    A KC-135 tanker unit refuels a team of U.S. and Thai military aircraft in the open skies of Korat, Thailand, March 12 as part of the air-refueling phase of Exercise Cope Tiger 2009. One of only two aircraft refuelers deployed to Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base from the 203rd Air National Guard unit

  • PACAF warriors provide medical, dental care to hundreds in Thailand

    Members from medical groups all over the Pacific Air Forces teamed up with Thai and Singaporean medical teams to provide much needed health care to the underprivileged in Thailand. Dental and optometry teams dedicated their time and skills setting up a make-shift clinic at the Barr Lum Nong Kaew, a

  • U.S., Japan conduct bilateral training

    This week's bilateral fighter pilot training demonstrates America's commitment to the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance, said the commander of the U.S. Air Force's largest combat wing. According to 18th Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Brett Williams, U.S. Airmen regularly conduct joint, combined and bilateral

  • Kadena maintainers keep jets flying in Thailand

    Team Kadena maintainers are getting the chance to work alongside their Thai, Singaporean and sister service counterparts at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand during Cope Tiger 2009. Cope Tiger brings together U.S., Thai and Singaporean aircraft and personnel once a year to hone their skills