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  • President Bush visits Eielson AFB

    President George W. Bush visited Eielson Air Force Base Aug. 4 to address base Airmen and the Soldiers of Fort Wainwright. His visit to Alaska was the first stop in an eight-day tour to Asia as the president meets foreign heads of state and will be on hand for the opening ceremonies at the Olympic

  • Improved processes increase 379 AEW efficiency

    After more than 6 years of operations, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing remains one of the largest wings in the U.S. Air Forces Central Area of Responsibility, supporting an average of 70 missions per day during the last year. While carrying out the daily Air Tasking Order is a top priority for

  • JSTARS trains with 961st AACS

    The 16th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., deployed to Kadena Air Base for 30 days to train with the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and participate in an operational readiness exercise on the Korean Peninsula. The unit is flying its E-8C Joint

  • 20th EBS honors fallen by taking flight, continuing mission

     A memorial service was held here July 25 to honor the men of "Raider 21" who lost their lives when the B-52H Stratofortress they were flying crashed off the coast of Guam July 21. Nearly 2,000 Airmen, friends and family gathered to honor the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew and Col. George

  • Plenty avenues of relief for children of deployed members

    The deployment of a military member can be a difficult time for families, especially kids. Over the years an increasing amount of programs and resources have become available to support military families with children during the various deployment phases. The Airmen Family and Readiness Center is a

  • Robin Hood, Co. sings at Kadena

    Robin Hood and his band of "Merry Men" were brought to life by none other than the youth of the Okinawa military community during their debut appearance here July 26, . The opportunity was provided by the Missoula Children's Theater in conjunction with the Schilling Community Center and Kadena's

  • Osan says goodbye to former Tuskegee Airman

    Nearly 100 members of the Osan family gathered together to pay tribute and honor the memory of Master Sgt. (retired) James T. Price, a former Tuskegee Airman and mentor to residents of the Songtan, during a memorial ceremony July 29 here. Mr. Price passed away July 20, succumbing to injuries

  • Elmendorf loses wing commander

    Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Tinsley, commander of the 3rd Wing here, died of a gunshot wound July 27 at his on-base residence. Elmendorf medical authorities responded and General Tinsley was declared dead at approximately 10:30 pm July 27. The general had served as the wing commander here since May 2007.