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  • 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

  • Kadena Marine unit celebrates its service's anniversary

    As Marines worldwide observed the 232nd birthday of the Corps Nov. 10, Kadena-based Marines took time to celebrate this tradition and reflect on their mission in the Pacific. Unit members from Marine Wing Liaison Kadena celebrated the birthday with a formal ball Nov. 8 and also explained their role

  • 18th Wing shows its edge during Keen Sword

    Over the next two weeks, members of Team Kadena will be participating in the largest bi-lateral field training exercise in Japan, designed to practice defending Japan against foreign aggression. The goal of Exercise Keen Sword is to improve interoperability between the Japanese Air Self Defense

  • 12-year-old hero pulls classmate to safety

    Recently at the Overton Pool here, one young girl was called upon to be heroic when a classmate began to drown. A 12 year old girl attempted to swim in the deep end of the pool, and when she was unable to remain above water, her classmate had to jump in to rescue her. "We were at the end of the