Joint service engineer team overhauls aircraft barrier system

Air Force barrier shop technicians and Navy Seabee teams worked in tandem to overhaul an aircraft barrier arrest system on the flight line Mar. 1, 2016.Every ten years, the arresting system undergoes replacement with updated parts that improve performance of the barrier."The barrier that was changed

Kadena OSI receives award from Okinawan police

National Prayer Luncheon encourages spirituality for Team Kadena

More than 400 people attended the 2016 National Prayer Luncheon at Kadena, March 2.The event featured Col. Steven McCain, Pacific Air Forces command chaplain, as the guest speaker. McCain called upon service members to remember the reasons why they answered their nation's call."I, like you, have

Spouses compete in Kadena’s Amazing Race

Military spouses competed and raced against time in the base-wide Team Kadena Spouses' Amazing Race from Feb. 23-25. It was a scene of chaos, people running everywhere, franticly searching and shouting with excitement.Spouses were grouped according to what squadron their service members were from

NCO Academy Class 16-2 graduates

The NCO Academy Class 16-2 graduated from the Erwin Professional Military Education Center Feb. 26. Seventy-four students successfully completed the 28 day training course, preparing them for advanced leadership positions and responsibilities.Congratulations to the following graduates of NCO Academy

JAAGA civic leaders tour Kadena

U.S. Air Force, Japanese medical professionals attend Okinawa Public Health Partners seminar

Kadena plays host for Read Across America

U.S. Air Force officer receives prestigious Order of Saint Barbara

A U.S. Air Force officer assigned to Kadena Air Base was awarded the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara Feb. 19, at Camp Foster, Japan.Lt. Col. Daniel Biehl, 623rd Air Control Flight commander, was bestowed the honor, which is usually reserved for U.S. Army and Marine Corps artillerymen.Biehl is a

Kadena breaks ground on new NCO Club

Indianapolis Colts visit U.S. service members in Japan

Website aims to link PACAF volunteers with opportunities

Pacific Air Forces members looking for volunteer opportunities and organizations looking for volunteers have a new resource available, all at the click of a button, with a website that's gaining recognition and users across the Air Force.The resource is www.myairforcevolunteer.com. It's an online

Team Kadena cheers on Okinawa Marathon runners

17th SOS launches Pacific region's first MC-130J Commando II five-ship formation flight

Instead of the usual howl of jet engines, Team Kadena heard the growl of 120 turboprop blades chopping the air as 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft dominated the airfield scene Feb. 17, 2016.Within an hour of standing by at stations, the aircraft took to the skies during

USFJ/5 AF commander visits Kadena