DBIDS implementation date fast approaches

Beginning March 1, full implementation of the Defense Biometric Identification System will be in effect. This means every individual who comes through any gate on Kadena will have their passes or ID's scanned using the DBIDS system. After that date, five courtesy entries will be given to those who

Marathoners speed through Kadena

Kadena to participate in LORE next week

Service members on Kadena will be participating in a local operational readiness exercise next week. In preparation for the exercise, the 18th Wing's exercise officials have released the following information to explain exercise procedures and help exercise participants focus on the LORE and

Kadena celebrates African-American military heroes

The American Civil War, 1861-1865, was a difficult time in our nation's history. Conflict between Union and Confederate forces divided not only a country, it also pitted fathers against sons, brothers against brothers, and slaves against oppression and tyranny. In the South, black men were initially

Team Kadena Recognizes Annual Award Winners

The Team Kadena annual awards banquet was held Feb. 5 to honor the most outstanding service members and civilians of 2010.  Team Kadena consists of Airmen, Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and civilians serving on Kadena Air Base.  The following individuals were recognized for their superior performance

Kadena Base Bulletin, Feb. 16

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) 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. Submissions

AFSO21 makes improvements for AF

Work smarter, not harder. With the help of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century program, Airmen all around the globe have been coming up with ways to do just that. And saving big bucks in the process.The AFSO21 program is the Air Force's process improvement program to help make Kadena's

Kadena students travel to Singapore for hands-on education

For an opportunity to learn about congress, ten Kadena High School students joined 250 students from all over Asia when they traveled to Singapore to participate in Harvard Model Congress Asia. The Congress was run by current Harvard University students who worked together to plan and run all

'Okinawan First' Vendor Showcase helps Kadena units save money, time

The "Okinawan First" Vendor Showcase, coordinated by the 18th Contracting Squadron and the Okinawa Public Corporation for Industry Promotion, was held Feb. 15 at the Schilling Community Center.The event brought in Okinawan vendors to showcase locally-made products to the Government Purchase

Kadena Airmen earn wing's 20th AFOUA

For the twentieth time since 1959, the 18th Wing has been named a recipient of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The wing received the award for its efforts during the period of Oct. 31, 2009 through Nov. 1, 2010. "We have made truly significant contributions, which enhanced the Defense

Teen dating violence awareness happens in February

One in three teens will be in an abusive relationship and most will stay in the relationship after the first act of violence, according to a nation-wide teen dating violence and abuse survey conducted by DoSomething.org in June 2009. The survey had some very shocking results that led to increased

Tech. Sgt. Eccleston memorial postponed

The memorial service in honor of Tech. Sgt. Curtis Eccleston which was originally scheduled for Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at Chapel 1 has been postponed. No future date has yet been announced. 

Erwin ALS graduates 56 Airmen

The Erwin Airman Leadership School graduated 56 Air Force leaders in a formal graduation ceremony for Class 11-C at the Rocker Non-Commissioned Officer Club Feb. 11, 2011.Chief Master Sgt. Rita Green, superintendent of the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, joined Class 11-C as the guest speaker

Expect traffic delays and gate closures during Okinawa Marathon

The 2011 Okinawa Marathon, which will run through Kadena, is scheduled for Feb. 20.During the event, Gate 2 and Gate 5 will be closed to vehicle traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Roads will be closed from Gate 2 on Kuter Boulevard to Vincent Avenue, and from Vincent Avenue to Schreiber Boulevard

Air Force, JASDF NCOs honored during ceremony at Naha Air Base

During the 13th annual Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) award ceremony and reception held at Naha Air Base Feb. 4, one Air Force non-commissioned officer and one Japan Air Self Defense Force NCO were presented awards for working to strengthen the bonds between the US and