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  • 718th AMXS bags AF-level award

    One of Kadena's units was recently recognized as best in the Air Force. The 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron earned the Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness Award for effective management of its resources and its contributions to the mission. "What this award means to us is we've successfully

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    This annual occurance provides the opportunities to highlight the efforts the Department of Defense takes to combat the crime of sexual assault and promote prevention through special activities and public education. This year's theme is "My Strength is for Defending." "It is intended to highlight

  • Japanese military officers receive recognition

    Air Force Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice, Jr., Commander, U.S. Forces Japan presented awards to members of the Japan Self Defense Force on April 6 and 7 during separate ceremonies at USFJ Headquarters. Navy Capt. Satoru Kondo, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force was presented with a Certificate of

  • Spring break brings fun and excitement for Kadena's youth

    There was no excuse for youths to be couch potatoes this spring break with the wide variety of activities offered by the Kadena Youth Center and Kadena School Age Program. The Kadena Youth Center held a spring camp for 9-12 year olds filling every day with different activities for children to help

  • New policy bans ownership of swords, certain knives

    An addendum to the current weapons policy in Japan took effect in January further limiting the ownership of swords and certain types of knives while off base. Violators of the new policy can face a 500,000 yen fine or up to three years in prison. The United States Forces in Japan Chief of Staff,

  • Team Kadena Springs into ACTion for April 2009

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - This month is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community.April is set aside as a special time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and

  • Parking Violations

    Limited parking on Okinawa is leaving many base members in a tight spot. A total of 90 parking violations were issued to Kadena members in the first quarter of 2009. Most violations were given in the areas of Gate Two Street and near the Sunabe seawall. The easiest way to avoid receiving a parking

  • 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