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  • Operations contribute to maintenance mission

    While the 18th Maintenance Group performs aircraft and aircraft support equipment maintenance, the 18th Maintenance Operations Squadron is responsible for administration, analysis, training management, and programs and resources necessary to support the 18th MXG production efforts."The 18th MOS

  • 18th AMXS keeps Kadena F-15s airborne

    By the time 10 years rolls around, most automobile owners are looking to replace their quickly outdating car, because without continuous maintenance, it will wear out and become unreliable. This situation holds just as true for the F-15 Eagle's advanced, multi-million-dollar weaponry the U.S. Air

  • A day in the life of firemen

    Ever wondered what the life of a fireman is like? My curiosity led me to spend an entire 24-hour shift with the heroes at Kadena's Fire Station 1 to see what the rigorous daily grind is like.My day started at 7:30 a.m.Eager to see what lay ahead, I met Senior Airman Sean Murphy, a 27-year-old,

  • Kadena Family Advocacy program recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Each October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Advocacy program puts a special focus on the prevention of domestic violence in the Air Force to remind ourselves, and the base community, that this is a year-round mission. This year we have selected the theme, "Be Aware, Show You

  • Customs, courtesies vital to good inter-service partnership

    (As the third and final in a series of "customs and courtesies" articles, this particular story focuses on the importance of inter-service cultural knowledge among each of the U.S. military branches.)Whether it's rank structure, jargon or procedures for addressing a higher-ranked individual, each of

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, Sept. 21

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please e-mail a short paragraph (NOT bullets or attachments) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event.

  • Kadena Special Olympics hosts bowling tournament

    Celebrating its 12th year, Kadena Special Olympics held the annual Kadena Special Olympics Bowling Tournament at Seaside Bowl Mihama in Chatan Town, Japan, Sept. 17. Over 240 athletes joined with more than 80 volunteers from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army in celebration of the successes and

  • Crash course in crash recovery

    With more than 180 sorties flown out of Kadena every week, it's no surprise that not every one is going to be smooth. That's why Kadena's 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron has crash recovery units, North and South, to respond for heavy aircraft and fighter jets, respectively."We respond to all

  • Metal fabrication shop 'grinds down' Kadena's rough edges

    From fences, metal street signs and ventilation systems, to security barriers at the gates and protective shelters for the biggest Pacific fighter wing's aircraft, metal is an invaluable asset to the base and the Air Force mission.However, it's Kadena's 18th Civil Engineer Squadron's Metal

  • TMO Airman helps move Kadena along

    Whether it's obtaining orders or simulating a deployment, chances are many Team Kadena members have been helped by Senior Airman Cristofer Mercado, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron passenger travel clerk, at one time or another."Right now, my main job is passenger travel," he said as he prepared to

  • History behind U.S. symbols carried through generations

    (As the second in a series of "customs and courtesies" articles, this particular story focuses on the history of U.S. symbolism still used in the Air Force today.)Symbolism plays a very large part to people around the world, with one of the most recognizable symbols at the heart of the U.S.