News Search

News

  • Got Drugs?

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – In the U.S. approximately 52 million people over the age of 12 have used prescription drugs non-medically in their lifetime, with painkillers being the most abused, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.The Kadena pharmacy, along with the 18th Security Forces

  • Their Finest Hour

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Within 30-minutes of an AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet crash, Airmen from the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons were in the air intent on saving the life of the pilot stranded in the Pacific Ocean.The pilot was able to eject from the aircraft before the crash and into the cold waters

  • One team, one fight

    Enlisted leaders from across Okinawa joined forces for a week-long joint professional military education experience to learn the mission of their fellow service members.

  • 33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons, JASDF rescue Marine pilot

    Members of Kadena’s 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons worked alongside members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force in rescuing a Marine pilot off the coast of Okinawa, Sep. 22.The pilot was rescued successfully after ejecting safely from his AV-8 Harrier during a routine training mission. The aircraft,

  • One Bird, Two Stones

    Republic of Korea Air Force F-15 Eagles and Airmen of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron simultaneously trained for separate missions over the Pacific Ocean last week thanks to an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base.The 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 provided fuel

  • Not forgotten

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Prisoners of war and people missing in action are harsh realities of the risks associated with being military personnel; enlisted, commissioned or civilian. Once a year, the third Friday in September, those who still maintain POW/MIA status are honored and remembered. This

  • Making it look easy

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Civil Engineer Squadrons from Kadena, Yokota and Misawa Air Bases teamed up here with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center to conduct training for the new rapid airfield damage repair (RADR) technique Sept. 12-15.Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations have

  • Heroes by the sea

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --There are a lot of dangers when it comes to extreme sports, even more so when it comes to ocean sports.Pat Allbritton and Paul Love, Air Force civilian employees from the 18th Civil Engineer Group on Kadena Air Base witnessed how quickly things can go wrong, Aug. 29, 2016,

  • Typhoon Alley

    It’s that time again here in Okinawa. Typhoon season is in full swing, with a constant flow of people coming and going, it’s likely many on the island have yet to experience one.

  • Overseas Housing Allowance survey: It’s your entitlement

    Service members across Japan are encouraged to take the Overseas Housing Allowance survey. OHA is an entitlement for members who are stationed overseas, that receive overseas housing allowance, have been in country at least 3 months, and reside in privately leased quarters as a lessee. Participating

  • Valiant warriors

    The 67th Fighter Squadron sent F-15s to Guam in support of Exercise Valiant Shield Sept. 9.

  • Open house, open partnership

    The 18th Security Forces Squadron hosted an open house event for more than 50 local Okinawan police officers here Sept. 2.

  • Seizing an airfield

    KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – Standing at the edge of the open ramp on an MC-130J Commando II, 13,000 feet above their target with the cold wind whipping through the aircraft, they wait for the green light and the aircraft’s loadmaster to give the go sign allowing them to jump from the ramp and parachute

  • 18th MDG performs decontamination exercise

    A decontamination excercise was held at the 18th Medical Group clinic Aug. 31, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The purpose of the exercise is to make sure the MDG members are prepared for any potential decontamination situation. Members of medical squadrons from across the Pacific Air Forces came to

  • Mission ready fighters

    The 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron prepared aircraft equipment in support of Exercise Valiant Shield here Aug. 31.