Kadena honors fallen firefighters

Kadena PMEL keeps PACOM’s calibrations precise

At first glance, the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratories looks like any other building. Once inside the immaculate and sterile interior, its pressure sealed doors and hallways look more appropriate for a hospital than a maintenance shop.While most PMEL

Fire Prevention Week parade winds through base housing

Okinawa's first typhoons of the season leave Kadena relatively unscathed

Typhoon season has been in full swing for Okinawa since June 1, but the first substantial typhoons of the season kept Okinawa inhabitants locked down Oct. 5-7.Staff Sgt. Brian Ogbonnaya, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron operations manager, said that though Typhoons Fitow and Danas came within two days

U.S. government shutdown affects Kadena

Due to the government shutdown that began Oct. 1st, certain Kadena Air Base services will be temporarily reduced or eliminated until a resolution has been reached in Washington D.C.The 18th Civil Engineering Squadron, which is responsible for the approximately 8,000 military family housing units on

733rd AMS reopens Samurai Lounge

Sesame Street visits Kadena

CFC-O kicks off at Kadena

Kadena's new commanders host their honorary commanders

Kadena Security Forces host "Jail and Bail" fundraiser

18th CONS, CPTS close out fiscal year 2013

(Editor's note: This is the final article in a series of articles about fiscal year 2013 close out.) Members of the 18th Comptroller and Contracting Squadrons successfully closed out the fiscal year budget, working long hours and through a local operational readiness exercise. On the final day of

General Carlisle reminds PACAF to 'Prevent Kitchen Fires'

It's time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 6-12 all Pacific Air Forces fire departments are joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association to remind residents to 'Prevent Kitchen Fires.' During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety advocates will

18th CEG keeps runway clear to land

The 18th Civil Engineer Group has implemented an initiative created by Master Sgt. Richard Vaden, 18th CEG heavy equipment operator, saving the Air Force approximately $180,000, 784,000 gallons of water and 2,000 man hours annually.When an aircraft lands, the tires are not spinning and, until they

Kadena proves able in Tactical Ammunition Rapid Response Package exercise

Airmen of the 18th Munitions Squadron practice readiness with a Tactical Ammunition Rapid Response Package exercise, Sept. 23-27 on Kadena Air Base.The week-long exercise tests the squadron's ability to move munitions from storage bunkers to the awaiting aircraft in times of war. Every missile,

Kadena bone marrow drive draws 900 new potential donors

Team Kadena registered more than 900 potential bone marrow donors to help retired Chief Master Sgt. Kim Jochem and other individuals.More than 20 squadrons and community organizations, like Airmen Committed to Excellence, volunteered 277 hours at nine registration sites during the seven-day campaign