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  • Operation Deep Freeze enters 53rd season

    Operation Deep Freeze, the U.S. military's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation, kicked off the 2008-2009 season Sept. 4 as the first C-17 Globemaster III delivered passengers and cargo to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The C-17, based out of McChord Air Force

  • Civil Engineer notices smoke through trees, aids in saving lives

    It was nothing out of the ordinary the morning of Aug. 7, as Staff Sgt. Michael Huntington drove himself to work. It was a normal dreary morning in the Interior with low-laying clouds and drizzles, but something didn't seem quite right. The keen observance and quick actions of the 354th Civil

  • Defenders train with gunship crews

    Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron now have a new weapon in their armory when conducting the first part of the Wolf Pack mission - to defend the base. A team from Hurlburt Field, Fla. visited Kunsan Air Base Aug. 18-22 to demonstrate the capabilities of the AC-130 gunship. "We came here to

  • Energy efficiency plays key role on Elmendorf

    The rising cost of utility bills is affecting homes throughout the state of Alaska. Imagine the effect of energy costs on a base the size of Elmendorf. With the current price of fuel and natural gas, energy efficiency becomes a key factor for the Air Force in saving money. "Elmendorf was the leading

  • Paralympians share goals, triumphs with Team Kadena

    Among the 85 U.S. Paralympic Track and Field and Swim team athletes training at Kadena Air Base in preparation for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, five have a special tie to the U.S. military. All five athletes have served in the Armed Forces during their lives, three in the Army, one in the

  • Kadena celebrates women's equality

    Team Kadena recognized Women's Equality Day by holding a photographic exhibit at the Rocker NCO Club Aug. 26. The exhibit highlighted the advances women have made throughout history through informational displays and photographs featuring various female leaders and the contributions they have made

  • Sleep lab team helps PACAF sleep soundly

    A specialized team of three 18th Medical Operations Squadron Airmen work around the clock to help military members and families get a good night's rest. Kadena's very own sleep lab, the only one of its kind in Pacific Air Forces, recently opened its doors to help service members and their families

  • Aero Club instructors earn master certification

    The Kadena Aero Club achieved a new distinction when two of its Okinawan flight instructors were recently awarded their master flight instructor certifications, making them among a select few flight instructors who earn the title. Naoya Tamanaha and Hiroaki Ichikawa both achieved the Master