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  • U.S. military, Okinawan officials conduct table-top exercise

    Each of the U.S. military branches partnered with members from Okinawan government agencies and emergency services for a periodic table-top exercise at the Schilling Community Center here Dec. 4.The event was the eighth exercise based on a similar scenario between the U.S. military and Okinawan

  • Thousands turn out for Kadena Special Olympics

    Thousands of volunteers, supporters and special-needs athletes and artists from all over Japan, came to Kadena's Risner Fitness Center, Nov. 17 to participate in or support the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics. "This is an opportunity for the two communities to meet in joint service to the

  • CFC heads into eighth week

    As the eighth week of the Combined Federal Campaign kicks off, Team Kadena continues to tally up contributions, with a total of $249,707.26 raised so far.Master Sgt. Deanna Commack, 18th Wing Judge Advocate NCO in-charge of Kadena's law center and a CFC representative for the Wing Staff Agencies,

  • 18th FSS stands up morgue for inspection

    Along with lodging, food services and running the Risner Fitness Complex, the Airmen of the 18th Force Support Squadron present a new, lesser-known capability during contingency operations.Throughout an exercise or if the need ever arises, the 18th FSS calls on its Airmen in the services career

  • Chaplains MOPP up during Exercise Beverly Bearcat

    The 18th Wing chaplains participate in a Pacific Air Forces Operational Readiness Inspection, called Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1 on Kadena.While the wing is being evaluated on its mobilization procedures, aircraft generation and employment procedures, and the ability of their Airmen to operate in

  • 18th AMXS keeps Eagles airborne during inspection

    In the event of a contingency in the region, Kadena's Airmen and various air frames must be capable and ready to deploy to support operations at any given time. It's this capability as the Keystone of the Pacific that has been under meticulous scrutiny by inspectors since last week to ensure the

  • Security Forces tested during readiness inspection

    Airmen of the 18th Security Forces Squadron participate in a Pacific Air Forces Readiness Inspection, called Exercise Beverly Bearcat 12-1, to demonstrate that they are trained and equipped for real-world contingencies. "I think (our Airmen) are well prepared (because of) internal preparations and

  • Commentary - It's showtime for 18th WG

    Shogun Warriors!It's game time. Over the past year, you have demonstrated remarkable resilience and professionalism through our high operations tempo day-to-day mission, through multiple LOREs, and through--count'em--SEVEN typhoons. You have exceeded wing goals and expectations, working countless

  • F-22 Raptors integrate operations with Kadena aircraft

    For more than two months, the 27th Fighter Squadron from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., has been deployed to Kadena Air Base, training alongside Kadena's F-15 Eagles from the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons."We loved the opportunity to work with the F-15s," said Lt. Col. Cavan Craddock. "It's valid

  • Cars fly during Typhoon Jelawat

    Despite predictions from various weather sources that Typhoon Jelawat would overlook Okinawa, Kadena was pounded with an estimated 23 inches of heavy rain fall for nearly 24 hours and experienced sustained winds greater than 85 mph last weekend."Initially, the typhoon was expected to flow into

  • Bells ring for fallen firefighters

    Three white blocks sit 10 feet from a cement memorial where three square stones have been placed in memory of fallen firefighters from Kadena.Each cement block holds a single flag pole, which is home to the American flag, the Japanese flag, and the Kadena Fire Department flag. Despite being

  • Americans learn about local hosts, culture

    More than 80 service members attended an Okinawan cultural seminar sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Okinawa liaison office at the Schilling Community Center, Sept. 21.A brief history of Okinawa and its origin was given to attendants to emphasize the importance of ambassadorship and the