Fire trends prompt increased awareness

Recent fires and risky trends on base have prompted the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire and Emergency Services Department to increase education and awareness to thwart any potential tragedies. The 18th CES initiative also comes at a time when the Air Force is monitoring safety more closely as

Wing units take on Red Flag

Aircrews from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron departed Kadena Air Base Tuesday on their way to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska to participate in the second Red Flag exercise this year. The air controllers joined other Kadena units including the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and the 44th

Daily retreat, reveille raise procedure questions

Military members and civilians alike are expected to pay appropriate respects to the U.S. and Japanese flags during morning reveille and evening retreat. Most base residents are aware of the proper actions to take but a few people may be unclear on the procedures or Kadena Air Base specific

Officials provide advice on new ABU care

With the Air Force transitioning from the Battle Dress Uniform to the new Airman Battle Uniform, military members need to know how to care and launder these garments. The material and pattern of the ABU is noticeably different from the BDU. Officials say the ABU was designed after the tiger-striped

Shoguns soar over Northern Edge

Whether managing and controlling the dynamic war from the E-3 Sentry, battling red air in the F-15 Eagle, or supporting the fight with valuable maintenance on the ground, over 200 Airmen from Kadena Air Base played a huge role in support of Exercise Northern Edge 2008. This joint exercise is the

Kadena medics deploy on Mercy mission

Airmen from the 18th Medical Group deployed May 22 to Pacific Partnership 2008, a joint mission with the Navy aboard the U.S. Naval Ship Mercy. The medics flew to Guam where they boarded the Mercy and will sail with her for the next three months bringing humanitarian and civic assistance to various

KOSC awards $56,000 in scholarships

The Kadena Officers' Spouses Club continued its tradition of giving recently as it awarded $56,000 in scholarships to deserving children and spouses of military members here. The organization hosted its annual scholarship banquet May 15 at the Officers' Club as a way to recognize the efforts of the

18 SVS, MSS merge resources to form FSS

A ceremony held here Friday marked the end of two units as they merged to become the largest squadron on Kadena Air Base with the strength of more than 2,000 people. The merger brought together the 18th Services and 18th Mission Support Squadrons and combined them into one unit - the 18th Force

Memorial Day, a time to remember

On May 26 service members gathered at Kadena Air Base to pay homage to the more than a million Americans who have died in past wars including Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Members of Team Kadena joined local veterans to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice 'to give

Kadena unit assists in China relief mission

18th Wing Comptroller named tops in DoD

When it comes to dollars and cents, there are few better than Lt. Col. Stephen Kennedy, commander of Kadena's 18th Comptroller Squadron. Colonel Kennedy was recently named one of four comptrollers of the year in the Department of Defense by the American Society of Military Comptrollers. The honor

“Sex Signals” educates Airmen

A humorous, yet realistic live performance show originally begun on college campuses to give a fresh, unique look at dating and sexual relationships was offered to base Airmen here, May 12-13. This program, called "Sex Signals," has branched out to military installations to educate service members

Kadena leads PACAF, exceeds AFAF goals

Kadena Air Base Airmen showed their generosity this year, ranking number one in Pacific Air Forces and number three in the Air Force for total Air Force Assistance Fund donations. Airmen and civilians donated more than $186,000 during the AFAF drive which ran from March 24 to May 4. This is the

Annual safety campaign to kick off with Wingman Day

Air Force members are preparing to enter the highest risk period for fatalities and injuries this year and base leaders want to ensure that Airmen and their families are keeping safety at the forefront of everything they do. The 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign which runs from May 23 until Sept.

Pumping iron

Men, women, Airmen, Marines and Okinawans flexed their muscles at the Risner fitness center May 10 to find out who was the best of the best during the 18th Services Squadron-sponsored Bench Press Competition. Competitors bench-pressed for three rounds before entering a final round. Rather than