Kadena celebrates Earth Week ... one 'green' event at a time

April 22 marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. While small countries like Morocco plan to celebrate Earth Day for the first time this year, and large countries like India continue to develop alternate energy sources for the future, Kadena Air Base and the Okinawa military community are taking

67th Fighter Squadron departs for Red Flag Alaska

A total of twelve F-15s departed April 9-10 for Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to participate in Exercise Red Flag Alaska, which begins April 15. The F-15s, along with an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, will join approximately 170 Kadena Airmen to train alongside U.S.

Kadena PA Airmen truly the 'best'

What's it take to be the best? At least one Kadena NCO knows. That NCO is Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best, NCOIC of photo production at the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office. She was named the Air Force Public Affairs NCO of the Year in an announcement of the Air Force Communication Excellence Awards this

Jiu-jitsu gets a hold on servicemembers

Though Okinawa is the birthplace of karate, there's another form of martial arts that's gaining popularity thanks in part to U.S. servicemembers stationed at Kadena Air Base . . .

18th Security Forces NCO named best in Air Force

The 18th Wing's Master Sgt. David Nicholson was recently recognized as both the Air Force Security Forces Senior NCO of the Year and 5th Air Force's Lance P. Sijan Award winner. The recognition was due in large part to Sergeant Nicholson's work training Iraqi policemen during a year-long deployment

Kadena Base Bulletin, April 7

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be

Nuke review takes comprehensive look at strategy

The Nuclear Posture Review, released April 6, is the first overarching look at U.S. nuclear strategy since the end of the Cold War, a senior defense official briefing reporters on background said April 5.The review builds on President Barack Obama's promise to take concrete steps toward the goal of

Kadena engineers build foundation for higher learning

Nearly 30 Kadena civil engineers had a chance to improve the quality of life for almost 200 elementary school students while participating in Balikatan 2010, a bilateral training exercise and humanitarian effort between the U.S. military and government of the Philippines. Senior Master Sgt. James

Leave en route policy change benefits Airmen

Some Airmen will now have the opportunity to take leave en route within the continental United States when they return home, or redeploy, from the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This change can save Airmen significant time and travel-associated costs, as well as provide them an

Social Media Sites Soon Will Be Open on the AF Network

EDITOR'S NOTE: The 18th Wing public affairs office currently provides content on several social media web sites including Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Click on the corresponding icons under the social media tab located on the right column of the Kadena homepage. Air Force officials are opening the

Popular TV chef visits Kadena

Law allows spouses to keep residency while under orders

A new law protects military spouses from being taxed for work performed in states where they're living outside their home states as a result of military orders. President Barack Obama signed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, an amendment to the 2003 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, on Nov.

18th FSS to conduct briefings on new force management options

Kadena Airmen interested in taking advantage of the Air Force's expanded force management options are encouraged to attend one of the spread-the-word briefings being conducted by the 18th Force Support Squadron at Keystone Theater April 1 and 2. There will be two briefings each day, one at 9 a.m.

65th Anniversary of Battle of Okinawa

Sixty-five years ago this week, over 100,000 artillery shells, rockets, and mortars blasted the Okinawan coastline from approximately modern-day Torii Station to Camp Lester. United States ships and aircraft saturated the area with fire and metal, landing as many as 25 rounds on every 100 square

Kadena Base Bulletin, March 31

To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be