67th AMU avionics technicians provide the brains behind the brawn

Air Force avionics technicians provide the brains behind the brawn that keeps the F-15 Eagle flying.Despite its size - nearly 64 feet from nose to tail and almost 43 feet from wingtip to wingtip - the F-15 Eagle is a highly maneuverable mechanical monster in the air.Capable of reaching speeds in

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, earns two DoD awards

United States Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO), Japan was recently recognized in the 2015 Department of Defense Quality and Patient Safety Awards. The program recognizes efforts designed to decrease harm and improve the care delivered within the military health system.Two program submissions from

Kadena members observe MLK day

Weapons load crews race against time

44th AMU crew chiefs keep F-15s flying

Command Post keeps Kadena running smoothly, effectively

Kadena Clinic cuts wait times with voicemail

The 18th Medical Group has implemented a new voicemail system for cancelations to cut down on no-shows and wait times.The Kadena Medical Clinic has more than 17,000 patients enrolled and sees at least 150 patients a day. The average wait time for a routine appointment or follow up is two weeks."We

Hush House reduces noise

Last call at Rocker NCO Club

Rocker NCO Club closes after 58 years

The Rocker NCO Club is closing its doors for good after ushering in the new year.The club has become a staple of Kadena since it was built here in 1957.Since then, the building has undergone numerous renovations, but now it's time for a brand new building. Therefore, the new year will usher in a new

Post office powers through holiday surge

Oklahoma National Guard practices bomb builds with 18th MUNS

Thousands of miles away from friends, family and home, Air National Guardsmen from the 138th Fighter Wing practice building live bombs in the munitions storage area of Kadena Air Base."We're here to build bombs as part of a Theater Security Package on Kadena Air Base," said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt.

Chapel delivers Angel Tree Donations to Okinawan Schools

Angels riding in government vehicles and minivans delivered joy and presents to a local orphanage and school Dec. 16 and 17 in Okinawa, Japan.A time-honored tradition at Kadena Air Base, the Angel Tree program provides people with the opportunity to pass along the holiday spirit to others. The 18th

Enlisted families surprised by Random Acts of Kindness

Members of the Okinawa Enlisted Spouses' Club have been surprising military families here with random acts of kindness in hopes of furthering the trend of giving during the holiday season.Volunteers from the OESC visited various military installations on island, offering to purchase simple things

Kadena Airman gets STEP promoted