Thank you for your service

Lt. Col. John Meiter, 8th Operations Support Squadron commander

Propulsion Flight Keeps Kadena Flying

Airmen of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight perform tasks that enable Kadena Air Base F-15's to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit, providing support for Kadena F-15's as well as A-10's from Osan Air Base, Korea.(US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)

Archery

FORT RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Victoria Miller, 10, daughter of Army 1st Sgt. Shad Miller Jr., 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, draws a bead on a bullseye Jan. 7 at Fort Richardson’s Youth Services facility.(U.S. Army photo/ David Bedard/ Fort Richardson Public Affairs)

Gettin' down and dirty, Hawaiian style

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- More than 450 six-person teams got down and dirty during the muddiest race of the year at the Marine Corps' 16th Annual Swamp Romp Feb. 20. The Marine Corps Combat Service Support Group 3 and Marine Corps Community Services hosted the five-mile muddy obstacle course known as Oahu's "dirtiest footrace." Some teams dressed for the occasion by putting on their combat boots and strapping them down with duct tape, while others went for a more themed approach. Costumes from jail birds and ninjas to superheroes like Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Super Girl and a group of prom night beauty contestants were not in their best condition at the end of the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Dynamic Duo

Trumpet player, Tech. Sgt. Brian Hornbuckle, joined his identical twin brother, trombone player, Tech. Sgt. Michael Hornbuckle, as a member of the Band of the Pacific, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Feb. 17, 2010. This is the twins second time being assigned together since leaving home and joining the Air Force together. Sergeant Brian?s arrival makes them the only pair of identical twins to performing in an Air Force band together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)

SFS and CES take it to the court

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Tyric Gaddy, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and Jared Crowley, 8th Security Forces Squadron, go for the ball at the tip off of the intramural basketball championship game Feb. 24. The 8 CES, in a tight clash beat the 8 SFS, 52 - 50. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Steffen)

Wolf Pack and ROKAF kick off the New Year

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Matthew McClarin,8th Maintenance Squadron, launches Senior Airman Joshua Wood, 8th Security Forces Squadrib, while playing Nol-Ttwigi, a traditional Korean game, at the New Years Day Joint Ceremony Feb. 14. The New Years Day Joint Ceremony brought together Korean and United States Airmen to celebrate the Korean New Year. The ceremony consisted of ancestor memorial services, New Year's bow and traditional Korean food and games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Steffen)

COPE NORTH 2010

Japanese maintenance crew members T/Sgt Kenioki Sakamoto(left) and T/Sgt Hiroshi Saito, 8th Combat Wing, 6th TF Squadron, Tsuiki AB, Japan, prepare their F2 for ammunitions during Cope North on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on Feb. 9, 2010. The United States Air Force and the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force conduct Cope North annually to increase combat readiness and interoperability, concentrating on coordination and evaluation of air tactics, techniques, and procedures. The ability for both nations to work together increases their preparedness to support real-world contingencies. (USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

Seagals visit Team Andersen

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Seattle Seagal Heidi leads stretching for the youth clinic the Seagals held here on Feb. 7. The Seagals made a two day visit to Andersen and appeared at several community functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian North)

COMPACAF presents Medallion for Heroism

Mrs. Doris Avery (Dee), speaks to member of the media, prior to a ceremony in her honor. Then-Lieutenant Avery, served a nurse in World War II. General Gary North, Pacific Air Forces, commander, presented the Noncommissioned Officers' Association World War II Veterans Medallion to Mrs. Avery, at the Courtyard of Heroes, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 5, 2010, for her heroic efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)

Red Flag 10-2

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Senior Airman Patrick Naler, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, uses flash lights to communicate to the pilot to hold before launching his F-15 Eagle on a night training mission at Red Flag 10-2, Feb. 2, 2010. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/RELEASED)

Red Flag 10-2

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 prepares to depart the Nellis flight line for a night training mission during Red Flag 10-2, Feb. 2, 2010. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/RELEASED)