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  • Bug season creeps up on residents

    As summer continues to heat up, many Okinawa residents are getting frequent visits from some unwelcome guests - termites, ants and other pests. The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron has a team of experts in the Kadena Pest Management office who have noticed a few pest trends, and they have a few tips to

  • Opportunity knocks at Teen Summer Expo

    Kadena Air Base teenagers got a glimpse of the possibilities this summer during the Teen Summer Expo held June 7 in the Rocker NCO club. More than 100 teens ages 12-18 received information from base agencies about summer jobs, volunteer opportunities and recreation. "The Teen Summer Expo's purpose

  • Parents warned about dangers of DXM

    Abuse of over-the-counter medications continues to be a problem on Okinawa and officials here caution parents to be aware of this potentially fatal trend as medical emergencies among youth have increased in the past year. Paul Howell, 18th Medical Operations Squadron Drug Demand Reduction program

  • AmericaFest preparations continue

    The 18th Wing continues preparations for the first Americafest held in four years, July 4 and 5 at Kadena Air Base. Highlights from the 2008 open house include aircraft static displays, performances by rock group Eve 6, fireworks, kiddie land and a variety of food vendors. The event will blend

  • PACAF command chief focus on the Strategic Airman

    Pacific Air Force's top enlisted leader visited here June 2-7 to thank the men, women and families of Kadena Air Base for their service to the nation and to update the base on current command issues. PACAF Command Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop spoke with Airmen about a variety of topics,

  • COMPACAF Message to Airmen on Leadership and Accountability

    This week, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates nominated Michael Donley to serve as Secretary of the Air Force, and General Norton Schwartz to serve as Air Force Chief of Staff. As you know, both Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Air Force Chief of Staff T. Michael Moseley resigned

  • Wing medics train with Thai counterparts

    Medics assigned to the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron returned here May 31 after participating in an aeromedical evacuation exercise in Bangkok, Thailand with the Royal Thai Air Force as part of a humanitarian assistance mission. The 18th AES trained with the RTAF during the 13th Air

  • 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