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  • 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

  • Making sure you get what you need

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tristen Wright, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron south-side parts store technician, leads training for members of the 919th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron from Duke Field, Fla., Sept. 12, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen train consistently to

  • Everything but a spoonful of sugar

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cheyenne Wright, 18th Medical Group pharmacy technician, and Capt. Allen Houser, 18th MDG pharmacy operations officer-in-charge, check and fill prescriptions Sept. 10, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Technicians ensure patients receive the appropriate number of the

  • Kadena Firefighters host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Forrest Privette, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, takes a moment to reflect after climbing 110 flights of stairs during the Kadena Fire Emergency Services 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The event was held to honor the

  • Your action could save a life

    What could you do in just 12 minutes? If you think about it, it’s not that much time – You could finish a chapter of your favorite book, maybe watch a good video on Youtube, or complete a match in Fortnite but, most importantly, you could save a life. In 2016 the CDC released that suicide was the

  • Aircraft don’t run on hopes and dreams

    Anyone who has a car understands the importance of having a full tank of clean, reliable gas. For Kadena Air Base, an organization responsible for defending nations and providing worldwide humanitarian relief, the same rules apply. That's where unit's like the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron's

  • 2018 C-130 LASS

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Sandahl, 353rd Special Operation Maintenance Squadron aero-repair section chief, speaks with foreign air force members about his units’ maintenance methods during the 2018 C-130 Logistics and Safety Symposium Aug. 29, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Air force

  • Kadena EMT team killed the competition

    At the beginning of August, a team from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participated for the first time, and won the 11th annual Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo competition held at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.

  • Dirt Boys: USAF, JASDF hold Bi-Lateral Exercise

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force participate in the Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery Bi-lateral Exercise Aug. 29, 2018, at Naha Air Base, Japan. Tools and techniques used by the JASDF were utilized during the exercise, and gave Airmen the opportunity to observe

  • Chill, Cryogenics has what you need

    Nearly a year ago, Kadena Air Base, Japan, opened a cryogenic production plant as part of the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron. As a new plant – the only operational one in the Air Force – many may be unaware of not only its successfulness, but also its purpose.Providing the base and various other

  • Kadena hosts inaugural Fighter LASS for PACAF

    Air Force officers from allied and partner nations across the Pacific, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, to take part in the 2018 Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium Aug. 20 through Aug. 24.The inaugural symposium enabled forces from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand