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  • Cutting back on the juice

    October 31 marks the end of Energy Action Month. The goal of the month is to highlight the role energy and water play in the Air Force’s mission and encourage smart energy and water use and management. The 718th Civil Engineer Squadron energy office worked throughout the month to raise awareness

  • COMPACAF Spouse: Supports Team Kadena Families

    Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, shakes hands with Kristopher Kwiatek, Kadena High School principal, during the PACAF commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. The spouses group visited Kadena Middle School, Mental

  • COMPACAF: Team Kadena critical to regional security and stability

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018, to familiarize himself with the 18th Wing’s mission, present his expectations for the Pacific Air Forces and emphasize the importance of Team Kadena’s role in ensuring regional

  • Cob Webs and Broomsticks: Kadena set for Halloween fun

    Come Oct. 31st the streets of base housing will be filled with zombies, witches, superheroes and other various costume clad children and adults all vying to fill their tummies with candy for Halloween. All housing on Kadena Air Base – Stearly Heights, Sebille Manor, North Terrace, Terrace Heights,

  • Four-legged-friends join Kadena's walk for Domestic Violence

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeaftmyr Del Rosario, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental journeyman, holds a sign during the Paws Against Domestic Violence event Oct. 20, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps family advocacy

  • 2018 Fire Prevention Week

    Participants of the Fire Station 1 Open House interact with firefighters and the equipment they use Oct. 6, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The open house was hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron to raise awareness about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff

  • USFJ, 5th AF CC visits Kadena Air Base

    Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces, Japan, and 5th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, USFJ and 5th AF command chief, visited here to observe the 18th Wing mission and engage the Airmen, spouses and families of Team Kadena Oct. 16, 2018.

  • USFJ Commander presents medals to JASDF rescue crew

    U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez visited Naha Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15th, to recognize members of the Naha Air Rescue Squadron, Southwestern Air Defense Force, for their heroic actions.

  • Kadena hosts joint training to boost INDOPACOM interoperability

    Select U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen stationed across Okinawa attended classes at the Erwin Professional Military Education Center on Kadena Air Base, Japan, for the Okinawa Joint Experience from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27.The OJE was designed to give service members an opportunity to come

  • Scanning the sky, so we can fly

    From clear calm skies and beach weather to violent typhoons, the 18th Operations Support Squadron weather flight provides accurate weather forecasts to the units on Kadena.Accurate weather forecasting helps the DoD personnel on the base conduct smooth operations, along with the safe planning of

  • Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility

    Every attempt of suicide or death by suicide affects countless loved ones, coworkers, and friends who are impacted by the long lasting consequences. One suicide is one suicide too many. Whether you are a family member, a contractor, the newest trainee or the most senior individual in your unit,

  • They’ll be coming down the building when they come

    Something about heights makes many people a little nervous. For some, the fear of the fall causes the butterflies to flutter; for others, the thought of the sudden stop at the end creates a fair amount of anxiety. For firefighters, though, how far away the ground is doesn’t matter so long as they

  • That's my dress!

    Military ball season gives a chance for active duty members and spouses to dress up and show pride in their respective branch of service. Whether you’re Air Force and only have one per year, or the Marine Corps and have multiple, each chance to get in your dress uniform celebrates a proud part of

  • Don’t be Afraid to Act

    Asking questions can feel awkward but, if asking two simple questions could help save a person’s life, would you do it? Suicide is complex and cannot be defined by one single cause; however, knowing the warning signs and asking the right questions could help those in your life who are struggling.

  • The wheels on the GOV go round and round

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, performs scheduled maintenance on a government operated vehicle Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. From ambulances to buses, and everything in between, the technicians from 18th LRS