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  • Wing celebrates KLI graduation

    March is graduation season in Japan and like many flowers that bloom in spring, it is time for new graduates to bud. Kadena Language Institute celebrated its 13th graduation ceremony, March 9, at the Kadena Town Central Community Center. Col. Roftiel Constantine, the 18th Mission Support Group

  • Wolf Pack responds to simulated aircraft accident

    Airmen here were tested by emergency management inspectors, March 14, during a simulated aircraft accident on base. The exercise kicked off at approximately 9 a.m. with loud explosions near the 8th Fighter Wing headquarters building. Airmen quickly alerted emergency responders and started assisting

  • Snow Barn tackles heavy snow, ice

    Winter certainly is not over here, and the Iceman Team is definitely no stranger to snow. With the season still in effect, members at Eielson's Snow Barn are working diligently to keep the mission on track.Tech. Sgt. Orlin Rohde, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the

  • Runway repair raises bilateral relations

    Kadena's Airmen and the Koku Jieitai, known as the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, have created a strong bilateral friendship over the years.Sharing skills is one of the biggest ways to strengthen this friendship.Beginning March 8, Kadena hosted a class on runway repair for the Japanese

  • Dangerous waters require focus on safety

    Part of the beauty of living in Okinawa is the opportunity to explore its many beaches, but before participating in any water-related activity, everyone should keep in mind that sea conditions can be extremely dangerous and change very rapidly. In 10 years, 37 SOFA-status personnel on Okinawa either

  • Kadena welcomes 5th AF command chief

    On March 9, Chief Master Sgt. Douglas L. McIntyre, 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces Japan command chief, traveled to Okinawa to meet with Airmen stationed here and other locations throughout the island.During his five day visit, the new command chief talked about his priorities while being the senior