13 February 2019 2019 Air Force Biomedical Sciences Corps Week KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Across the Air Force Airmen in the biomedical sciences corps dedicate countless hours to ensure the health and welfare of the force. To recognize their accomplishments and raise awareness for these unsung heroes the Air Force has dedicated the week of Jan. 28 through Feb...
12 April 2019 Professional Military Education Builds a Stronger Fighting Force KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of Team Kadena's noncommissioned officer (NCO) corps came together for a week of Professional Military Education (PME) learning and training April 1-5, 2019.These NCOs had the unique opportunity to speak with U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Rick...
09 April 2019 5th Air Force, USFJ Commander visits Team Kadena KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, salutes as Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, arrives April 4, 2019, to Kadena Air Base, Japan. Schneider visited Team Kadena to learn about and assess the...
20 September 2018 They'll be Coming Down the Building When They Come KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Something about heights makes many people a little nervous. For some, the fear of the fall causes the butterflies to flutter; for others, the thought of the sudden stop at the end creates a fair amount of anxiety. For firefighters, though, how far away the ground is doesn’t...
22 April 2019 Australian Defence Force Academy Visits Kadana, Learns about the Battle of Okinawa KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Fifteen members from the Australian Defence Force Academy recently spent time here learning about the 18th Wing’s capabilities and visiting historical sites.The cadets and cadre were hosted by the 18th WG’s History office during their tour of base and the surrounding...
22 April 2019 PACAF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tech to Compete for Top Air Force Level Award KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Bryan Woiewucki, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight NCO in-charge of training, begins his morning the same way as many Airmen: P.T., breakfast and a morning meeting.However, Tuesday, April 2, would turn out to be different.“I was on...
05 April 2019 Keystone of Innovation KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Since its inception years ago, virtual reality has provided ways to relax, have fun, and is a great way to learn or train in a controlled environment.Now, the 18th Maintenance Group has a new VR training matrix and is currently developing and reinforcing job tasks for...
08 July 2019 Brig. Gen. Joel Carey Takes Helm of Kadena's 18th Wing KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham relinquished command of Kadena Air Base’s 18th Wing to Brig. Gen. Joel Carey during a change of command ceremony.Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presided over the event held inside a hangar where Airmen,...
08 May 2019 Paving the Way: Team Kadena Company Grade Officer Council, TOP 3 Mentor JROTC Cadets KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Most students, at some point or another in their lives, hear the questions, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and, “What are you going to do after you graduate?”. It’s a question students may hear as early as kindergarten and all throughout high school. Some people...
17 June 2019 Missouri Airmen Conduct Annual Field Training at Kadena Air Base KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 139th Logistics Readiness Squadron from Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Missouri, conducted aerial port freight operations training in conjunction with the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron, at Kadena Air Base, Japan June 12, 2019.The 139th LRS worked alongside their 733rd...