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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.