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  • SECAF outlines AF future, thanks Airmen during Kadena visit

    Outlining the Air Force's future was the focus of Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley's Airmen's Call during his visit here Dec. 22, part of a six-base Pacific tour in which the secretary is reconnecting with the region and thanking Airmen serving overseas during this holiday season. The

  • 3rd Wing applauded for aeronautics achievements

    "I am confident my 'Arctic Warriors' from Alaska are poised and ready to demonstrate strength in the Pacific at a moment's notice," wrote Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, as he endorsed the 3rd Wing for the Pacific Air Forces' 2009 Collier Trophy.The trophy is awarded for greatest

  • Gamecocks earn PACAF nod for Raytheon Trophy

    The 19th Fighter Squadron is ringing in another decade with an award nomination from Pacific Air Forces. The Gamecocks are the winners of the 2009 Raytheon Award for PACAF. Gen. Gary North, PACAF commander, announced the winner in a Dec. 17 memorandum to the 3rd Wing. He wrote that while the 19th FS

  • Salvia prohibited on Misawa

    In an effort to prevent any potential issues, Misawa Air Base has enacted a policy prohibiting the use of a commercialized psychotropic plant Dec. 16, by service members, civilians and their dependents stationed or visiting Misawa.Salvia divinorum, also known as salvia, spice and a host of other

  • SECAF makes Holiday visit to Kunsan

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visited Wolf Pack members working on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, as part of a six-base tour throughout Pacific Air Forces. The visit allowed Secretary Donley to see how Kunsan has changed since his last visit 18 years ago and it gave him a chance to spend some

  • Secretary of Air Force says “Mahalo” to Team Hickam

    As part of a six-base tour in Pacific Air Forces, the secretary of the Air Force visited here Dec. 18 and spoke to base members about several Air Force issues. "I'm delighted to be here with Team Hickam and to reacquaint myself with the mission here," said Secretary Donley to more than 600 Airmen at

  • COMPACAF: Misawa 'makes it happen every day'

    The Pacific Air Forces commander visited Misawa Air Base Dec. 15 -17, marking his first visit since taking command in August. Gen. Gary North toured many base facilities, met with Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Misawa City officials, and even flew with the Wild Weasels. Most of his time, however,