Three Kadena EOD techs awarded Bronze Stars

Three explosive ordnance disposal technicians from Kadena's 18th Civil Engineer Squadron were presented Bronze Star Medals Nov. 5 at the Rocker NCO Club for their actions while deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan earlier this year. Additionally, another 18th CES EOD technician was awarded the Defense

Kadena Special Olympics creates bond for new Airman

The excitement at Kadena Air Base's Risner Fitness Complex peaked Nov. 6 as the 837 athletes participating in the Kadena Special Olympics took the field. There weren't many more excited than one Airman from the 18th Munitions Squadron.Airman 1st Class Matthew Renfro, originally from Spokane, Wash.,

Yokota's Samurai Surge

Seven C-130 Hercules aircraft took off as part of a "Samurai Surge" exercise here Nov. 4."Launching the Fleet" is an operation that occurs when a base launches as many aircraft available on the ramp simultaneously, known locally as "Samurai Surge.""The C-130's here at Yokota Air Base are the only

ROKAF cadets and officers visit Andersen, strengthen ties

Airmen assist in transfer of patients to new Misawa City hospital

Members of the 35th Medical Group at Misawa Air Base, Japan, teamed up with the Misawa City Fire Department and Japan Air Self-Defense Force to transfer Misawa City Hospital patients to a new downtown treatment facility, Nov. 5.During the transfer, more than 80 patients, 15 of whom were critical

Misawa Airmen ready for anything

Special Olympics brings U.S. military, Okinawan communities together for a cause

Thousands of spectators, regional leaders from Japan and the United States, and even a soccer star from Brazil came out to show support for the more than 830 athletes participating in the 11th Annual Kadena Special Olympics Games Saturday. More than 2,500 American volunteers helped put together the

Big Brothers Big Sisters visit 3rd Operations Group

As he dangled from parachute risers, 12-year old Keegan Hall looked down at a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier sailing in the Pacific. Deftly controlling his parachute's toggles, Hall successfully maneuvered into a stand-up landing on the ship's pitching deck.Hall had donned a parachute harness and

Misawa AB Airmen simulate deployment process during ORE

Yokota hosts Air Force Incident Management Course

Airmen and civilians who play roles in emergency response from throughout the Pacific came together for the Air Force Incident Management course that was hosted here Nov. 3-5.Every year, 12 courses are conducted at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., and approximately 20 courses are conducted overseas to