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  • Akimene Hiroaki, a Japanese security guard at Kadena Air Base, Japan, wears the new civilian guard uniform while checking identification cards at Kadena's Gate Two July 27. Kadena's host nation civilian guard force changed uniform colors from dark blue to tan July 26. The guards provide perimeter security, conduct base patrols and perform building security checks throughout the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon)

    Kadena's host nation guards sport new uniforms

  • Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Philpott, flight engineer for the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, checks the rear rotor of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a pre-flight inspection during a training exercise at Kadena July 23. The squadron conducted training this week in preparation for an upcoming deployment Kandahar, Afghanistan, to conduct combat search and rescue and medical rescue missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The squadron is heading back to Afghanistan after returning from a four-month deployment to Kandahar in May. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)

    Kadena rescue squadron heads back to Afghanistan

    Less than three months after returning from a deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, one Kadena unit is deploying back.The 33rd Rescue Squadron, which flies the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to conduct combat search and rescue operations, is heading back to Afghanistan on its fourth deployment in the last three
  • First Lt. Alan Schulenberg, an F-15C pilot with the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, explains the functions of an F-15 fighter jet to Okinawa business leaders during a community relations tour at Kadena July 16. This tour was part of the base’s co-commanders program in which senior leaders on Kadena are paired with local community leaders. The program objective is to foster close relationships between the base and local communities, while promoting a better understanding of Kadena’s mission. Kadena’s leaders also gain insight into Okinawa public perspectives regarding U.S. and Air Force forces on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Darnell T. Cannady)

    Okinawa business leaders visit Kadena

  • Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Philpott, flight engineer for the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, checks the rear rotor of an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a pre-flight inspection during a training exercise at Kadena July 23. The squadron conducted training this week in preparation for an upcoming deployment Kandahar, Afghanistan, to conduct combat search and rescue and medical rescue missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The squadron is heading back to Afghanistan after returning from a four-month deployment to Kandahar in May. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)

    Kadena rescue squadron prepares for Afghanistan deployment

  • Students from Airmen Leadership School run beside Douglas Boulevard early in the morning July 20. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon

    Running issue picks up speed

    Kadena has recently been running into problems with runners. From congestion to noise in housing areas, the running issue has been picking up speed for some time. To explore solutions to these problems a working group was recently created. The group includes representatives from the 18th Security Forces Squadron, 18th Wing Safety, 18th Services

  • AFSOC vice commander praises Kadena group

    The Air Force Special Operations Command vice commander recently shared his views on today's special operations efforts and the dedication of today's Airmen during a recent visit to Kadena. Maj. Gen. Donald C. Wurster has been AFSOC's vice commander since February 2006 and will soon step up to the commander's position after Lt. General Michael
  • Version 2 of the Active Electronic Scanned Array System, or v2 AESA, one of the most advanced radar systems in the world is displayed. Courtesy photo from Boeing

    New radar system bolsters F-15 fleet

    Kadena recently received six F-15C Eagle aircraft upgraded with one of the most advanced radar systems in the world--version 2 of the Active Electronic Scanned Array System, or v2 AESA. More upgraded aircraft will arrive here by the end of the fiscal year as part of a program called "Golden Fleet." Under this program 178 F-15's will receive a wide
  • Staff Sgts. James Cantu, Lance Schutts and Alejandro Castillo, from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, push a heavy piece of cargo onto an L-100 civilian aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 19. The plane travels to Osan AB, Korea; Yokota, AB, Misawa AB and Kadena three times a week delivering and picking up equipment. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Ramon

    733rd AMS practices smart logistics

    Working smarter, not harder was the focus of an annual logistics readiness workshop held here July 9-13 and hosted by the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron. The workshop brought in experts from Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill., to discuss and resolve logistics issues. "This is synergy in action," said Walter Decker, 715 AMOG/Chief of Logistics,
  • Senior Airman Matthew Amerson piles tree branches outside his dormitory at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2007. The branches were knocked down by Typhoon Man-Yi which brought the base 77 mph winds gusting to 105 mph. There were no injuries or significant damages to base structures. The typhoon was the strongest to hit the base since 2003. Airman Amerson is assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron. U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Darnell T. Cannady

    Kadena recovers from Typhoon Man-Yi

    After more than 24 hours in the highest typhoon condition and with winds gusting up to 105 mph, Kadena Air Base is now recovering from Typhoon Man-Yi. The base entered the highest typhoon condition July12 with the expectation the typhoon would hit the island sometime July 13. According to Capt. Jonathan Wilson, 18th Operations Support Squadron
  • Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an F-15C Eagle into a protective aircraft shelter on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 12, 2007. Some base aircraft were moved into hangars and protective aircraft shelters to keep them safe from fast approaching Typhoon Man-Yi, the first for Okinawa this year. It's expected to make landfall Friday at Kadena. Sergeant Farr is a crew chief with the 18 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kelly Timney

    Preparing for the storm

  • Airman 1st Class Robert Coviello teaches Tech. Sgt. Calvin Warner, Aircrew Flight Equipment Flight, sewing techniques on a harness at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The instruction is part of cross utilization training to merge aircrew life support and survival equipment into a new Air Force specialty code, aircrew flight equipment. U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Hallford

    Life support, survival equipment AFSCs merging into aircrew flight equipment

    Aircrew life support and survival equipment Airmen have always had jobs that mirrored each other somewhat. Under a new directive, the two Air Force specialty codes are merging and Kadena is the first base within Pacific Air Forces and one of the first Air Force-wide to be as far into the process as they are. More than 60 Kadena Airmen are
  • Tsutomu Takaesu lines up the new public affairs sign on what used to be the multimedia building at Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of the finishing touches of the 18th Wing Public Affairs and multimedia merger. Mr. Takaesu works with the 18th Civil Engineering Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeremy McGuffin

    Base multimedia, PA merge into one

    "Inform, educate, recognize," is the motto of the Airmen and civilians working in the newly restructured 18th Wing Public Affairs office here. Public Affairs more than doubled in size recently when it merged with the Base Multimedia Center - also known as Visual Information - which was formerly under the 18th Communications Squadron. The mission of

  • Four Kadena Airmen selected for 0-6, 3 earn 0-5

    Congratulations to the following Kadena lieutenant colonels who were recently selected for promotion to colonel. Lt. Col. Wesley Hallman, 18th Operations Support Squadron Lt. Col. Duane Creamer, 18th Maintenance Group Lt. Col. Barbara Jones, 18th Medical Operations Squadron Lt. Col. Melvin Sachs, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron Congratulations to the
  • Staff Sgt. Dave Giles, a jet engine technician from the 353rd Maintenance Squadron, performs an inspection of the engine inlet prior to flight during Talisman Saber 2007 in Townsville, Australia.

    Pacific Air Commandos travel to Australia to exercise military commitment, alliance

    The 353rd Special Operations Group demonstrated its commitment to regional security and the military's alliance with Australian forces during Talisman Saber 2007. The exercise is conducted every two years and is a series of exercises designed to train Australian and U.S. forces, all the while improving combat readiness and interoperability. "All of
  • Airman 1st Class Adam Culver secures the air condition unit with a duck tape to prevent leack in the control panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2007. Typhoon Man-Yi, the first typhoon of the year for Okinawa, is expected to make the fall Friday at Kadena. Airman Culver is assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron. U.S. photo/Airman 1st Class Sheila deVera

    Kadena prepares for first typhoon of 2007

    As Typhoon Man-Yi moves across the Pacific, its current path will pass over Okinawa according to base weather officials. "Right now it should hit the island sometime Friday morning with upwards of 125-knot winds gusting to 75 knots," said Capt. Jonathan Wilson, 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander. "If it moves even slightly in
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