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  • 378 Kadena Airmen tapped for E-5

    "A person is not promoted for what they've done, but for what's now expected of them."Close to 400 Kadena Airman received the good news at 10 p.m. local time Aug. 20, that the Air Force is now going to be expecting more from them after Air Force Personnel Center officials released the 2009 E-5

  • Gen. North assumes command of Pacific Air Forces

    The command of Pacific Air Forces, celebrating 65 years of providing American airpower in the Pacific this month, was passed today from Gen. Howie Chandler to Gen. Gary North during a ceremony here on Freedom Tower Mall. General North assumed command after completing three and a half years of

  • Free/reduced priced lunches can save you money this school year

    It's been said that there is no such thing as a free lunch. This is not necessarily true on Okinawa, as eligible families can get their children's lunches for free or save 80 percent. The Okinawa District Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program differs from its stateside counterpart by allowing more

  • HAWC rolls out new fitness program

    Beginning Aug. 24, Kadena's Health and Wellness Center will begin a new initiative to improve the installation's Fitness Improvement Program. Members who are currently on, or are placed on the FIP program in the future, will be enrolled in a program at the HAWC to help them meet their fitness

  • VIDEO: New fitness testers

    Kadena Air Base has pumped up its fitness testing standards in an attempt to prepare its Airman for new Air Force initiatives. The 18th Wing Health and Wellness Center officials say too many inconsistencies among active duty physical training leaders led to the creation of the new policies. To

  • Commentary: Be a Designated Thinker

    When it comes to DUIs, I, like most leaders, feel that one DUI is one too many. Normally, I wait for a trend to develop before I attempt to address a problem. But in the case of DUIs, the trend is more and more people driving impaired, leading to someone being hurt or killed. I can't wait for that

  • Shot for shots

    Think you're okay to drive after a couple of drinks? Before sidling up to the bar with car keys in tow, you might want to take a lesson from two Kadena Airmen recently busted for drunk driving. Airman X said he had a plan - a good plan. "I was going to walk to the dorm after a few beers," he said,

  • Wing commander pins on star

    A star was born this week after Brig. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, assumed the rank for which he was selected earlier this year. His official date of rank, Aug. 17, 2009, was preceded by a promotion ceremony, where Gen. Carroll "Howie" Chandler and Cindy Wilsbach, pinned on the shiny

  • Shinto priest blesses groundbreaking

    A Shinto priest gave a traditional ceremonial blessing for a safe construction project at the groundbreaking for the new Erwin PME Center Aug. 10. The new facility is slated for completion in May 2010. This new facility brings both the NCO Academy and the Airman Leadership School under one roof in

  • COMPACAF bids Pacific Airmen farewell, honors 65 years of PACAF history

    As we change command of Pacific Air Forces, we also celebrate our command's 65th birthday. It is an honor to have been a part of this historic command and to have had the opportunity to serve with PACAF's outstanding Airmen. Having visited our bases often, one thing is clear - PACAF has a smart,

  • Kadena passes Unit Compliance Inspection

    The Keystone of the Pacific can retain its title this week, after Pacific Air Forces officials announced that the 18th Wing not only passed its Unit Compliance Inspection, but many units exceeded the standard. "Receiving a passing grade is no small accomplishment," said Col. Lenny Richoux, 18th Wing

  • Kadena Firefighters "Fill the Boot" for Special Olympics

    Kadena firefighters and their families will be hosting a "Fill the Boot" fundraiser Aug. 15 and 16 for the upcoming Kadena Special Olympics. The fundraiser will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kadena BX and Commissary. All donations benefit the Special Olympics, which will be held Nov. 14.