JTACs show off digital capability during demo

Joint terminal attack controllers, or JTACs, with the 607th Air Support Operations Group here recently showed off new digital capabilities during a demonstration with members of the Republic of Korea Air Force. The demonstration highlighted advanced equipment the controllers use when transmitting data digitally to aircraft in the field rather than using big, bulky, outdated equipment and transmitting everything via radio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Thompson)

PACAF demo team certified to perform

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Gen. Burton Field, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, right, along with Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, USFJ and 5th AF command chief, center, and Chief Master Sgt. Russell Hastings, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, watch an F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Certification show May 16. The demo team must be certified by a numbered air force or major command commander before being allowed to perform. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown/Released)

Fire beats ice

Mr. Jeff Akin demonstrates with Senior Airman Bao Hoang how to properly lasso a victim during ice water rescue training May 6, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Emergency rescue Airmen train to stay prepared in the event of an emergency since Alaska lakes are frozen nine to 10 months of the year. Airmen Hoang is a fire fighter and Mr. Akin is a training manager, both are assigned to the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

Fire beats ice

Staff Sgt. Eric Brownsell gets his feet wet before jumping into an icy lake during ice water rescue training May 6, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Emergency rescue Airmen train to stay prepared in the event of an emergency since Alaska lakes are frozen nine to 10 months of the year. Sergeant Brownsell is assigned to the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Goodgame)

ARC defying gravity

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Col. Lee Harvis, 374th Medical Group commander (left), and Mary Basiliere, American Red Cross senior station manager, explain the importance of the newest addition to the physical therapy department during a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the physical therapy clinic Yokota Air Base, Japan May 11, 2011. The AlterG Zero-Gravity Treadmill will help patients recover in rehabilitation following injury or surgery of the lower extremities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina R. Menchaca)

SERGEANT PAUL ALFRED WEATEHR NCO OF THE YEAR

Staff Sgt. Paul Alfred, 36th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, poses in front of a thermal infrared satellite feed of the Pacific Region here May 11. Sergeant Alfred was recently awarded 2010’s Weather Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at the Air Force level for showing outstanding initiative and leadership ability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)