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  • U.S. forces, Japan blow exercise out of water

    The flames roared high off the aircraft and smoke floated in the breeze as firefighters and police personnel from across Okinawa worked together to contain and extinguish a fire during a joint-field bilateral training exercise Feb. 26.Staff Sgt. Andrew Kehl, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron fire

  • ALS Class 13-B graduates

    Congratulations to the following graduates of Airmen Leadership School Class 13-B.John L. Levitow award- Senior Airman Daniel Stearns, 1st Special Operations Squadron Distinguished Graduates- Senior Airman Patrick Clark, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Senior Airman Skyler Cooper, 18th Security

  • Local vendors, U.S. military save time, money

    The third-annual Okinawan First Vendor Showcase, sponsored by the 18th Contracting Squadron and the Okinawa Industry Promotion Public Cooperation, was held Feb. 7 at the Schilling Community Center."To carry out our mission we must have the right supplies, facilities and equipment," said Col. Jeff

  • CE claims major command award

    Two members from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron were recently recognized for their accomplishments in 2012 with Pacific Air Force headquarters and Air Force awards. Christa Gunn, from the 718th CES, earned the PACAF Outstanding Civil Engineer Manager of the Year Award and Mark Pinnau, from the

  • Safe and Healthy Travel

    Did you know, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 22 to 64 percent of individuals who travel to developing countries such as Africa, the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand have experienced mild symptoms of various illnesses? These symptoms include diarrhea,

  • 733rd AMS gives Space an A

    Ever wanted a free flight? Maybe a chance to travel to a different country? The Space Availability program offers just that -- an easy way to travel to multiple countries.The process to obtain a flight with Space A starts at the passenger terminal."We always recommend passengers call the terminal to

  • 18th Wing remembers Martin Luther King Jr.

    Martin Luther King Jr. has had a major impact on American history with the role he played in ending the legal segregation of African-American citizens.During the week leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Kadena residents celebrated his life through various activities, including a blood drive, a

  • Batcats earn Meritorious Unit Award

    The 353rd Special Operations Group was awarded the Meritorious Unit Award Dec. 16 for their exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service from Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2012.Superior performance of the day-to-day mission alone does not satisfy the requirements needed to

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Dec. 19

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, e-mail a completed bulletin form to: kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil.  Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Monday to be included in the weekly bulletin e-mail sent

  • PACAF band visits Okinawa, carols for community

    Members of the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia from Yokota Air Base, Japan, visited Okinawa and performed Christmas carols for members of Kadena Air Base and the local community, Dec. 13-14.The five-Airman ensemble, known as Pacific Clave, is just one part of the USAF Band of the

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Dec. 12

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, e-mail a completed bulletin form to: kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil.  Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Monday to be included in the weekly bulletin e-mail sent