Postal officials offer holiday mailing tips

'Tis the season to rush to the post office to send out holiday cards and packages. To make the holiday mailing experience smoother and quicker, the Kadena post office staff recently offered packaging tips and reminded people of mailing deadlines. While some deadlines have already passed, there are

Feature -- Area Defense Counsel is here to help you

Airmen accused of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice may feel there is no one on their side. However, an organization here is available to provide legal counsel and ensure justice is carried out fairly. The Area Defense Counsel assures confidential, independent and zealous legal

Thanks for giving

Coming together in thanks

Feature -- Lending a helping hand to enlisted members throughout the year

Kadena Air Base enlisted members who need a helping hand this holiday season can turn to Operation Warm Heart - a program run by first sergeants and the 18th Wing Chapel here. Operation Warm Heart helps approximately 600 Airmen a year here by donating money, food baskets, and gifts for children

MSS, SVS merger coming next summer

The 18th Mission Support Squadron will soon merge with the 18th Services Squadron to create a new, single, streamlined organization. The combined units will become the 18th Force Support Squadron, which will maximize manpower efficiency while still providing world-class customer service. "This

SFS helps AAFES fight shoplifting

The holiday season has arrived and the 18th Security Forces Squadron is looking out for shoplifters who may be prowling in Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities. There have been approximately 25 recorded cases of shoplifting in the past six months on Kadena Air Base, said Tech. Sgt. Matt

Andersen Airmen practice runway repair

It's not unlike a ballet. It looks like choreography of man and machine all "dancing" together for the big finale - getting an unusable airfield back on line. Approximately 110 personnel, most from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, attended the Det. 1, 554th Rapid

10 Kadena NCOs selected for top enlisted grade

Ten Kadena senior master sergeants were selected for promotion to the Air Force's top enlisted grade Nov. 14. The 10 were part of 416 selected from 2,476 eligible senior NCOs for a 16.80 percent select rate. By law only the top one percent of the enlisted corps is promoted to chief master

Base leaders judge Kadena Town English Contest

Kadena Town held its 10th annual English contest Nov. 10, and two senior officers from here took part in the judging and presentation of awards. The contest is meant to encourage youth to engage, through speeches, in global discussions regarding international exchange, friendship and understanding,

Civilian leaders visit Kadena on PACOM tour

Approximately 40 influential U.S. civilian business and government leaders visited Kadena Air Base Nov. 9 as part of a week-long tour of Pacific Command bases. The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, the oldest Pentagon outreach program, is a Secretary of Defense-sponsored initiative which gives

Feature - Leading from the front

The Airman dropped his gear and knelt down to examine his injured comrade and without hesitation, treated the injury. Carrying his injured friend along with the rest of his gear, the Airman pressed on, knowing lives were at stake if he didn't complete his mission. Although this was a training

New developments at Project 196

A new facility here offers free gourmet coffee for everyone on Kadena Air Base to enjoy and provides an alternative place to hang out. The new coffee house is part of the 18th Wing Chaplain's Project 196 - a program designed to provide opportunities for young adults to experience a sense of

AFSA president visits Kadena

The Air Force Sergeants Association international president spoke with Kadena Airmen Nov. 13 about their rights and benefits as enlisted members. Retired Chief Master Sgt. John McCauslin talked with AFSA members, Airmen Committed to Excellence and others about current issues AFSA is working on their

Veterans Day ceremony honors all who serve

More than 100 base and local veterans gathered here Sunday to pay tribute to those who have answered their nation's call and served in the U.S. armed forces. The Veterans Day ceremony included laying of a wreath in remembrance of those who gave their lives for their country, a performance by the