U.S. Airmen, Indonesian paratroopers rev up for Cope West 11

Yokota Airmen share new cargo-rigging techniques with Indonesians at Cope West

In a hot, humid hangar, speaking over the sounds of jet engines and turbo props, Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, explained Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle rigging techniques to servicemembers from the Indonesian Army and Air Force as a part of Exercise Cope West 11, at Halim Air Base, Indonesia,

Yokota Airmen deliver supplies to Indonesian school

Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, delivered more than $1,200 worth of school supplies and sports equipment to the Negri Warakas No. 3 Elementary School during a goodwill visit in Binguang district, Indonesia on June 23.The visit, an event of Exercise Cope West 11, was an opportunity for Airmen to

Kunsan Airmen practice dealing with "active shooter"

An emergency management exercise was conducted to enhance counter-terrorism measures and prepare responders for real-life situations at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, June 22. One scenario included an "active shooter," which involves an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in

U.S., Indonesian Airmen complete annual air mobility exercise

The annual week-long combined exercise between Indonesian and U.S. Air Force personnel, known as Exercise Cope West, came to a close here June 24. More than 70 Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, and three C-130 Hercules aircraft with Yokota's 36th Airlift Squadron, as well as one Indonesian Air

"The Devil's Own" wraps up eventful deployment

"The Devil's Own" 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron has concluded another successful deployment to Andersen Air Force Base in support of Pacific Command's Continuous Bomber Presence.Members of the Red Devils had hardly planted two feet on the ground before the squadron launched into an intensive

Operation Purple Camp comes to Okinawa

On Aug. 1, 50 military youth on Okinawa began a week of fun in the sun at Okuma Recreation Facility thanks to the facility and the National Military Family Association. Dion Bass, the facility's Teen Center director, and Geoffrey Rinehart, its Youth Center director, teamed up with the NMFA to bring

Eielson: This is Aggressor Country

Cowboys and Indians, cops and robbers, superhero and super villain -- every fight has a good guy and a bad guy. A team of pilots here fills both rolls, playing adversary and teacher to educate other aircrews how to defeat real enemies. The mission of the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force

Osan, ROK showcase capabilities at Air Power Day

More than 50,000 visitors looked toward the sky and witnessed aerial acts from across the globe at the 2011 Air Power Day at Osan Air Base Oct. 29 and 30.Headlining Air Power Day was the Republic of Korea Air Force's official aerial demonstration team the Black Eagles. Their overwhelming force and

Andersen agencies help Airmen, families cope with holiday stress

The holiday season is a time for joyful smiles and priceless moments with friends and family. But for some, surviving the holidays away from loved ones, reindeer sweaters and cherished traditions may seem to be more of a challenge than a celebration. Numerous agencies at Andersen, and Air Force