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  • 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

  • Kadena AMC terminal reopens after $2 million renovation

    The 733rd Air Mobility Squadron conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony March 11 to celebrate the completion of a $2 million renovation of its AMC Passenger Terminal. To see the video story, click here.The renovation project, orchestrated by Kadena's 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, 18th Contracting

  • Patriot Express switches to new carrier

    Travelers will notice some changes with the Patriot Express when World Airways begins service April 2. One noticeable change will be the type of aircraft. Northwest Airlines currently transports Patriot Express travelers with an A330 aircraft. Under the new contract with World Airways, passengers

  • AFAF - Taking care of our own

    I am most proud of the priority we place on taking care of our fellow Airmen and their families. A great example of taking care of our own is the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) annual fundraising effort. Through the AFAF, the Air Force Village Foundation, Air Force Aid Society, LeMay Foundation

  • Master Chef showcases skills at Kadena

    There is not a more intriguing sight than the organized chaos that goes on behind the scenes at a gourmet kitchen. Dozens of people know exactly where they need to be at exactly the right moment, making the entire kitchen hum with the likeness of an efficiently built machine. The harmony of fast

  • AFAF set to begin at Kadena

    Kadena personnel will have the opportunity to provide assistance to their fellow Airmen through the Air Force Assistance Fund drive which begins March 16. "The donations we receive are important because this is the only campaign we use to collect money that goes directly to Air Force personnel,"

  • Cultural exchange brings American, Okinawan families together

    The Okinawan people have a saying - "Ichariba chode," which means, "If we meet once, we will always be brothers and sisters." In the spirit of "Ichariba chode," American and Okinawan family members participated in a cultural exchange at the Kadena Town Rotary March 7 in an effort to strengthen

  • 18th Comm Squadron earns multiple awards

    One of Kadena's squadrons recently scored a hat trick, earning three awards for excellence from Pacific Air Forces. The 18th Communications Squadron cinched the Maj. Gen. William R. Yost Award as the best large communications unit in Pacific Air Forces and had two individual winners in the

  • Kadena Finance switching processing to AFFSC

    Kadena's Financial Services Office has moved its pay processing operations to the Air Force Financial Services Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. During the switchover, the FSO will continue to serve Team Kadena's financial service needs. The move is part of the Financial Management

  • Kadena captains selected for major

    The results of the 2008 Line of the Air Force major central selection board were released March 10. Team Kadena congratulates the following officers for being selected to advance to the next rank:18th WingDanny A. Cannon, 18th Operations Support Squadron Rudolfo Chavez, 67th Fighter Squadron Eric A.