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  • Remember Integrity First

    Why integrity first? There is a terrific reason why our Air Force Core Values start with "Integrity First." It's because integrity is the foundation of good character and manifests itself in a willingness to do what is right even when no one is looking. Integrity is comprised of honesty,

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Aug. 22

    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 on

  • Services director visits Kadena

    The 18th Force Support Squadron plays a key role in life at Kadena. Approximately 2,500 Airmen and civilians work at the squadron to provide libraries, fitness center services, outdoor recreation activities and personnel support for more than 20,000 people on Kadena Air Base.Brig. Gen. Eden Murrie,

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Aug. 15

    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 on

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Aug. 8

    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 on

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Aug. 1

    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 on

  • Services go head-to-head in culinary cook-off

    U.S. Army, Japan, Okinawa, hosted the first inter-service island-wide cook off at the Camp Foster Field House July 28. Four members from each service participated in the four-hour program designed to test the culinary skills across the island from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. The

  • 18th Wing History Office gives Airmen glimpse into WWII history

    The Americans sank their combat boots deeply into the black volcanic sand that lined the coast of Iwo Jima.For three days prior to the Feb. 19, 1945, invasion, U.S. naval ships in the surrounding waters shelled the tiny island from end to end in an attempt to eliminate most of their adversaries'

  • Local barber trims back time

    For a service member, everyday life requires them to follow rules and regulations, which includes keeping up with high standards of conduct and looking sharp.One of the many regulations all service members are required to uphold states that they "will be clean, well-groomed and present a

  • 'Joyful Sounds' bring cultures together

    A gospel choir group from mainland Japan took the chance to visit Kadena and share their sound with service members during church services July 15.The Joyful Sounds Gospel Choir has been together for seven years and this was the first chance they've had to leave the Miyazaki Prefecture to perform

  • 18th LRS fuels the fight

    Anyone who owns a car understands the importance of having a full tank of clean, reliable gas. For the Air Force, 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

  • 18th CMS helps Kadena use its 'inside voice'

    Anyone who's ever been near a fighter jet with the engines running can attest to the ground-shaking, ear-shattering scream that emanates from the powerful machine. However, by using the engine test facility on Kadena rather than testing the machines on the flightline, the 18th Component Maintenance

  • Kadena kicks off Independence Day July 3

    The 18th Force Support Squadron plans to hold its Independence Day celebration activities on July 3 from 6-9 p.m. at Marek Park. Fireworks are scheduled to follow immediately afterward. A shuttle service will be provided at Chapel One and the Schilling Community Center to the park between 5 and