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  • LORE to begin next week

    As you're out and about on Kadena next week you may notice some people around the base wearing masks and donning chemical protective gear. These masked Airmen aren't getting a head-start on Halloween, they're participating in a local operational readiness exercise (LORE).Preparatory activities for

  • Kadena Special Olympics nears

    The Kadena Special Olympics Torch Run and Poker run mark the last of the fundraisers leading up to the big event on Nov. 6. Roughly $60,000 must be raised to support the event each year. This will be the 11th year Kadena has hosted the event.

  • Kadena 'dresses up' for Halloween festivities

    Halloween is quickly approaching, and this year, the 18th Wing is hosting a trick-or-treating event Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Kadena Housing areas. With the night of costumes and candy coming, everyone is reminded that safety is the key. "Safety is everyone's responsibility," said Tech. Sgt.

  • Propulsion flight keeps Kadena flying

    Propulsion flight Airmen perform tasks that enable F-15's to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit.

  • Eye on Fitness: 390 IS

    The 390th Intelligence Squadron combines elements inspired by P90X and Crossfit with traditional exercise techniques for a well-rounded PT program, resulting in better total-body fitness.

  • Memorial service for medical service officer

    A memorial service in honor of Capt. Amy Brown is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 18, here at Chapel One.Capt. Brown, a medical service corps officer serving as the 18th Medical Group Readiness Officer, was diving at Sunabe Seawall Oct. 9. After experiencing difficulties, passersby pulled her from the

  • AADD 'drives' DUIs off streets

    Imagine it's late Friday night after a long day at work. You and your friends decide to visit some clubs off-base and go drinking. Although the original plan includes a designated driver, it eventually gets misinterpreted and the driver has a few drinks as well. As the base curfew nears, everybody

  • Kadena Captain dies near Sunabe seawall

    A Captain assigned to the 18th Medical Support Squadron died around 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Capt. Amy Brown went unconscious shortly after surfacing at a dive spot on the Sunabe seawall. The medical readiness flight commander was rushed to Camp Lester Naval Hospital by local authorities, but medical

  • Fires rage during Dragonfest challenge

    Kadena's 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and 18th Component Maintenance Squadron, and the team of Marines from Camp Hanson's 3rd Intelligence Battalion waged war for the rightful title of "Top Dragon" during DragonFest at the Risner Gym Sept. 24.The contest, which was created by the 961st AACS

  • Kadena wins CINC's Installation Excellence Award for PACAF

    The men and women of Kadena Air Base, Japan were awarded Pacific Air Forces' 2011 Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award Friday for their accomplishments improving base quality of life during the past year. The Commander-in-Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the

  • Sparky the Fire Dog gets promoted

    Few Air Force promotions have taken longer than this one...after 23 years of service to Kadena Air Base, Sparky the Fire Dog is now a non-commissioned officer. "By the power vested in me as authorized by the 18th Wing commander, we are hereby STEP promoting you to the rank of staff sergeant,"

  • Kadena begins runway construction

    Kadena airfield began single runway operations as part of a major construction project that began Monday. The U.S. funded construction project will take approximately 18 months to complete and will include milling and overlaying existing asphalt pavement, replacing individual concrete pavement

  • Flu shots now avaliable in Okinawa

    The 2010-2011 annual flu vaccine program is underway at military bases in Okinawa, and medical personnel have been immunizing active duty service members since September. Military public health officials at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa and 18th Medical Group announced that beginning Friday, Oct. 8,

  • Domestic violence is more than physical abuse

    Domestic violence is one of the most prominent forms of violence in the world, according to The American Bar Association's Commission on Domestic Violence..it's also been identified as a significant problem here at Kadena. Kadena receives the highest amount of domestic violence referrals in PACAF