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  • JASDF captain honored with Air Force Medal

    A Japan Air Self Defense Force officer was recently presented with a U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal for his work as an air battle management instructor in the U.S. JASDF Capt. Kazunobu Akutsu, 1st Wing Air Defense Control Group Naha, received the award from Maj. Nathaniel Dash, 623rd Air Control

  • Kadena Dragon Boat Team

    Spring is here and Naha Port will soon be filled with the sound of cheering spectators and the rhythmic beat of a metal gong. Teams composed of 32 rowers will board long fiberglass boats painted to resemble mythical seafaring dragons. Sweat and seawater will drip from their brows as their oars chop

  • 353rd SOG Pacific Air Commandos ready for war

    The Air Commandos of the Pacific proved they have what it takes to survive and operate in combat during an operational readiness inspection which ended last week. For one week at Kadena Air Base and then another two weeks at Daegu AB, Korea, the 353rd Special Operations Group was tested by its

  • New track now open

    The Risner Fitness Center running track opened Thursday after a $375,000 renovation which began in December to repair wear and tear problems. "The track was closed because of the pot holes, broken gravel and the normal wear and tear that rendered it unsafe for runners," said TSgt. Rayshawnda Davis,

  • New aircraft washing facility to be completed this summer

    Concerns of Okinawan residents living on the north side of Kadena Air Base will get a little relief as the aircraft wash rack, which has been in place since 1996, will get a new home in July. Base officials took action after local residents living near the current wash rack raised concerns about

  • JASDF, Kadena AWACS units join forces

    A Kadena Air Base squadron signed an agreement here March 26 with its Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterpart formalizing the joint working relationship they've enjoyed for years. Lt. Col. Rene Romero, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, endorsed the first sister squadron agreement

  • CMSAF brings AF message to Kadena

    The Air Force's top enlisted Airman toured Kadena Air Base March 21 and 22 as part of a series of base visits throughout Pacific Air Forces. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley met with base leadership, spoke at an enlisted call and visited Airmen throughout the base. "I thought it

  • Students earn cash through Summer Hire program

    Students and spouses, ages 14 through 22 will have the opportunity to earn some extra cash this summer courtesy of the Kadena Air Base Summer Hire Program which takes place June 23 to Aug. 15. "The 18th Wing is funding 100 positions for clerks and laborers this year," said Gary Stewart, chief of

  • Stray animals become on base nuisance

    Packs of stray dogs have been seen around Kadena Air Base which has caused concern for base officials and housing residents. These packs could be as large as 10 dogs or as few as three. Some dogs are commonly known as an Oki-mix or dogs that were brought over from the United States and then

  • Kadena rocks operational readiness inspection

    The word "Excellent" flashed across the screen and hundreds of Team Kadena members cheered as they received Kadena's grade for the 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. Maj. Todd Cox, one of the two narrators for the out-brief delivered a message on behalf of Col. Donald Weckhorst and the entire

  • Eagles, Falcons go head-to-head at Kadena

    Thousands of feet up in the air, an F-16 Falcon pilot gets a visual of an F-15 Eagle and the fight is on as the two high performance jet fighters engage in an air-to-air combat. This scene has played out repeatedly over the past two weeks as F-16 pilots from Kunsan Air Base, South Korea have taken

  • Kadena observes Red Cross Month

    From humble beginnings to a renowned international institution, the organization Clara Barton established in 1881 continues it's original mission to heal, comfort and give hope to those in need. The American Red Cross today mobilizes annually with a million volunteers and 30,000 employees to assist

  • SFS: One night on patrol

    While most people are making their way home at 4:30 p.m., others like Tech. Sgt. Mark Smith, 18th Security Forces Squadron, are just starting their shift that will take him well into the night to protect Team Kadena while they sleep. Prior to starting shift, Sergeant Smith picks up his weapon at the