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  • Kadena major awarded Bronze Star

    A major from the 18th Communications Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal April 11.Major Daryl Pelletier, 18th Communications Squadron deputy commander, was presented the medal by Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, for exceptionally meritorious service while deployed with a joint

  • AMMO troops teach what it takes to build bombs

    It's hot and muggy. You're in a new environment surrounded by lush jungle and the smell of sweat, oil and metal lingers as the humming of air compressors clouds the instructions being yelled through your earplugs; instructions on how to build live explosives. This was the reality for a group of

  • Contracting Squadron wins multiple PACAF awards

    The 18th Contracting Squadron was presented the 2010 Pacific Air Force Outstanding Large Contracting Unit Award by Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, March 21.This award is presented to the most outstanding mission support squadron for its overall excellence during the past year and

  • Entomologists prevent pests from 'bugging' residents

    Okinawa is home to hundreds of different insect species. Sadly, with spring and summer around the corner there are a few that can't wait to move in with residents.The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron has a dedicated team of certified professionals to keep these bugs at bay. The Kadena Pest Management

  • Recovering hope: Airmen help Japanese rebuild Sendai Airport

    In the aftermath of the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, Sendai Airport was a disaster -- cars littered the runway, debris had piled up inside the terminal, there was no power.Sendai Airport was written off by many as gone forever. That is, until Airmen stationed in Japan arrived there

  • Child abuse hurts homes, communities

    Are signs of child abuse and neglect noticeable? Does a child show sudden changes in behavior or school performance? Do they go to school early, stay late and not want to go home?Have they received help for physical or medical problems? These are just a few signs that a child may be being abused,

  • Kadena's 33rd RQS return home

    Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron were welcomed home April 4 after spending nearly a month supporting relief efforts in mainland Japan. Five aircraft and five teams from the combat-ready HH-60G Pave Hawk squadron returned to Kadena after deploying to Yokota Air Base, Japan only one day after a

  • Kadena Base Bulletin, April 6

    To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email 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.

  • AMMO blows away competition for 2010 AF Maintenance Effectiveness Award

    Kadena's 18th Munitions Squadron has taken the 2010 Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness Award.With a storage area that makes up more than half of all of Kadena, it is the largest conventional munitions storage area in the United States Air Force. This is why the 18th MUNS is essential to providing

  • Military children reign in April

    The military has designated April as the Month of the Military Child, making it an excellent time recognize the sacrifices our children make in our community.With more than 7,500 service members assigned to Kadena and a base population of more than 20,000 people, as a military community there is a

  • 'Young Tigers' fuel 'Fighting Samurai' training deployment to Kunsan

    Airmen from Kadena helped their comrades to the North by providing necessary aerial refueling capabilities to the 'Fighting Samurai' of Misawa Air Base's 14th Fighter Squadron March 27.Crews from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron 'Young Tigers' took off from Kadena early Sunday morning to make the

  • Kadena offers emergency dental care

    The 18th Dental Squadron has changed how it offers after-hours emergency dental care to active duty Airmen and their families."Instead of going to the Camp Lester emergency room for dental emergencies, most Kadena patients will now have reduced wait time for treatment and less travel time," said