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  • NCO creates Shogun Soccer club

    "Sorry sir, there won't be a 2013 soccer intramural season this year due to funding ," the sad news Master Sgt. Jody Miller, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant superintendent received when he phoned over to the 18th Force Support Squadron. "Due to the lack of funding, the 18th FSS was

  • The Cold War legacy of the F-102A

    From 1956 to 1970, F-102A Delta Daggers were America's premier fighter interceptor, and the first serious air defense weapon in Alaska. An F-102 static display stands in Heritage Park at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson as a reminder of its service here. Aircraft like F-35 Lightning IIs and F-22

  • Chief of Chaplains prays with Wolf Pack

    Like most years, the Kunsan chapel hosted the National Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 22, 2014. However, a special guest made this year's event different.Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Howard Stendahl, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, headlined as the guest speaker during the breakfast and also toured the base.

  • ALS welcomes Marine students

    U. S. Marine Corps Sgts. Alejandro Aguilar and Steven Kern, assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, attended an Airman Leadership Class as part of a joint professional military education program at the Erwin Professional Military Education Center. This is the second time in Kadena's history

  • CFAO masters at arms, 18th SFS showcase inter-service operability

    An initiative that began several years ago, the U.S. Navy on Okinawa has been partnering with the U.S. Air Force for an array of duties and training ranging from flightline use to professional military education. As the necessity for inter-service operability grows for mission accomplishment among

  • Safety helps keep the doctor away

    Fitness is a big part of every active duty service member's life. Regular fitness evaluations, routine unit PT sessions, and working toward personal fitness goals are day-to-day considerations for everyone on Kadena. Unfortunately, since they are performed so often, fitness activities have the

  • Pacific Air Forces releases report on F-15 accident near Kadena AB

    Headquarters Pacific Air Forces today released the results of its investigation into a May 28, 2013, F-15C aircraft accident which occurred east of Kadena Air Base, Japan.  Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, directed an investigation into the incident.  The accident

  • Air Force releases findings on HH-60G accident near Kadena AB

    Headquarters Pacific Air Forces today released the results of its investigation into an HH-60G aircraft mishap which occurred August 5, 2013, northeast of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, directed an investigation into the incident which resulted in the

  • 33rd Annual Frostbite Run

    It's that time of year again. The Yokota Strider sucessfully hosted the 33rd Annual Frostbite Run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan.19, 2014.

  • CBRNE trains Airmen to suit up, save lives

    When Airmen join the Air Force, they swear an oath to defend the United States and its people. For many, this oath holds the weight of doing jobs which may cause harm to themselves in order to ensure the safety and well-being of American citizens.The men and women of the emergency management career