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

Spouses gather to show appreciation

Key spouses and their families gathered at the Officer's Club March 18 to honor and show appreciation to fellow spouses for their continued support.Military life overseas is a huge change and sometimes, new spouses need help to adapt. The key spouses network helps them find other spouses who have

U.S.-Thai Airmen have a heart for handicapped children

Servicemembers presented more than $1,300 in supplies to help Panyahukul Handicapped School students at a community outreach event during Cope Tiger, a multilateral joint and combined field training exercise in Korat, Thailand, March 18.The school staff welcomed U.S. and Royal Thai Air Force Airmen

320th STS, ready to fly anytime, anywhere

353rd SOG manages airfield, supplies Operation Tomodachi

Air Force officials launch accountability system for personnel in Japan

Air Force officials have activated the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, or AFPAAS, to monitor the status and location of all personnel and dependents residing on the island of Honshu, Japan.Officials are asking commanders and their commander representatives, or CORs, to

Okinawa becomes a voluntary destination point for moms-to-be

New sea condition standards commence April 1

New sea condition standards, scheduled to begin April 1, are expected to better assist water enthusiasts in making informed decisions when planning ocean water activities. The new standards were necessary as the current information and categories are too complex and confusing for beachgoers -

'Fighting Cocks' flying high in Southwest Asia

Combined rescue crew delivers relief supplies

A combined crew of rescue Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 33rd Rescue Squadron and 31st Rescue Squadron, all deployed from Kade delivered food, water and medical supplies to Kessenuma City from Yokota, Air Base, Japan, March 20 in support of Operation Tomodachi.Kessenuma City

Bio techs test for toxins near Tokyo

Among the typical crews for disaster relief in mainland Japan, is an atypical crew. Amid concerns for the environment, and because Yokota Air Base is 143 miles south of the atomic energy plants that were damaged during the earthquake and tsunami, a two-man team from the 18th Aerospace Medicine

Kadena Combat Shadow crew conducts refueling in support of Operation Tomodachi

An MC-130P Combat Shadow crew from the 17th Special Operations Squadron successfully refueled four HH-60 helicopters conducting search and rescue operations off the shores of northeastern Japan, March 18. The Shadow crew left Yokota AB in the late morning to fly to Matsushima Airfield, which

Airmen deliver fuel, sustain relief efforts