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  • Ammo makes explosive impact on B-52 mission

    The 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron here, with their B-52 Stratofortress long-range bombers, have the capability of launching missions from Andersen to any location at any time and to anywhere. The B-52 can carry 70,000 pounds of the widest array of weapons in the U.S inventory. This devastating

  • Kadena Dragon Boat Team

    Spring is here and Naha Port will soon be filled with the sound of cheering spectators and the rhythmic beat of a metal gong. Teams composed of 32 rowers will board long fiberglass boats painted to resemble mythical seafaring dragons. Sweat and seawater will drip from their brows as their oars chop

  • Pacific Air Commandos ready for war

    The Air Commandos of the Pacific proved they have what it takes to survive and operate in combat during an operational readiness inspection which ended last week. For one week at Kadena Air Base and then another two weeks at Daegu Air Base, Korea, the 353rd Special Operations Group was tested by its

  • New aircraft washing facility to be completed this summer

    Concerns of Okinawan residents living on the north side of Kadena Air Base will get a little relief as the aircraft wash rack, which has been in place since 1996, will get a new home in July. Base officials took action after local residents living near the current wash rack raised concerns about

  • U.S., Japan AWACS units join forces

    A Kadena Air Base squadron signed an agreement here March 26 with its Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterpart formalizing the joint working relationship they've enjoyed for years. Lt. Col. Rene Romero, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, endorsed the first sister squadron agreement

  • Wolf Pack English volunteer program begins

    Upon arriving for a remote tour here at Kunsan, many Airmen may feel intimidated and nervous at the initial thought of living in an unfamiliar country. Most anticipation is the result of adapting to a new environment and being separated from friends and family. There also may be an uncertainty when