Shoguns hone skills at ECST

Nearly 50 Kadena Airmen pushed themselves mentally and physically during a three-day Expeditionary Combat Skills Training course here July 31 - Aug. 2. The purpose of the training was to prepare Kadena's Airmen to be combat-ready when deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, or the Horn of Africa. The course

U.S. Paralympic team to train at Kadena

More than 100 U.S. Paralympic athletes and support staff from the track and field and swim teams will live and train at Kadena Aug. 24 through Sept. 2 in preparation for the 2008 Paralympic Games held in Beijing, China. "This is an enormous opportunity for Kadena to host the team," said Capt. Rachel

Respecting the ocean

The clear turquoise waters and warm weather make scuba diving and snorkeling on Okinawa a popular activity. However, dive instructors from the Kadena Marina Dive Shop want people to be aware of the variety of dangerous marine life in local waters and mindful of the delicate environment in the

News/Video Story: Born to ride, ride to live

Approximately 80 motorcycle riders took to the streets of Kadena Air Base Friday for the Motorcycle Rider Safety Awareness Ride as part of the 101 Critical Days of Summer. The ride, which followed a bi-annual motorcycle rider all-call, was sponsored by the 18th Wing Ground Safety Office. "This event

Commentary: Every Airman can be an agent of change

My most rewarding experiences in the Air Force have been helping other Airmen achieve their goals. Two of my proudest moments occurred as a captain. The first was when I helped a master sergeant who lost his leg stay in the Air Force and the second, when I helped an NCO enroll in Officer Training

Kadena teens engage in World Youth Day activities

Teenagers from Kadena Air Base recently took part in a gathering of 220,000 Catholic pilgrims during the 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia. More than 30 dependents and military members traveled 4,000 miles for a week-long series of events and festivities designed to inspire Catholic youth

JSTARS trains with 961st AACS

The 16th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., deployed to Kadena Air Base for 30 days to train with the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and participate in an operational readiness exercise on the Korean Peninsula. The unit is flying its E-8C Joint

Kadena announces 2nd quarter award winners

Team Kadena congratulates its 2nd Quarter award winners:Company Grade Officer of the QuarterCaptain Zebulon E. BeckSenior Non-Commisioned Officer of the QuarterMaster Sergeant William T. Hight IIINon-Commisioned Officer of the QuarterStaff Sergeant Martin A. CaluagAirman of the QuarterAirman 1st

Video Story: Travel Channel visits Kadena

The host and crew of the upcoming Travel Channel show "Out of Bounds" visited Kadena Monday and Tuesday to film segments for an episode on Okinawa and get a taste of life at the largest U.S. Air Force base in the Pacific. The video for this story can be viewed here.

Missoula Children's Theater brings Robin Hood to Kadena

Robin Hood and his band of "Merry Men" made their debut appearance at Kadena Air Base July 26, brought to life by none other than the youth of the Okinawa military community. The opportunity was provided by the Missoula Children's Theater in conjunction with the Schilling Community Center and

Travel Channel visits Kadena

The host and crew of the upcoming Travel Channel show "Out of Bounds" visited Kadena Monday and Tuesday to film segments for an episode on Okinawa and get a taste of life at the largest U.S. Air Force base in the Pacific. Ian Wright, host of the new show, joined Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

67th FS heads to Misawa for training with JASDF

Members of Kadena's 67th Fighter Squadron will participate in a week-long exercise with their Japanese Air Self Defense Force counterparts at Misawa Air Base July 23 through 30 as part of the Aircraft Training Relocation Program. During this training the 67th FS will team-up with JASDF Mitsubishi

31st RQS reigns in annual fitness challenge

Put your mask on first then assist others around you

Earlier this month, I had my first commander's call. Following the advice of others, I took the time to share with my new squadron my ideas on how we should conduct ourselves as airmen. One of the things I told my squadron was in their day-to-day activities they should always "put their mask on

Two wheels, one goal for Kadena NCO

The morning alarm goes off and it's time for Tech. Sgt. Mark McLean to trek another 13 miles to work on his mountain bike from Camp Kinser to Kadena Air Base. The sergeant's daily commute represents both the Air Force's philosophy of "Fit to Fight" and a personal fitness goal he set for