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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sidnea Bailey, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, smiles while holding a dumbbell at Potter Fitness Center, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2019. Gaining physical strength while becoming leaner and more confident aided Bailey in becoming the resilient, independent and driven Wild Weasel Airman she is today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

    Ops Airman rediscovers self in Misawa fitness center

    Gaining physical strength while becoming leaner and more confident is how Senior Airman Sidnea Bailey, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, became the resilient, independent and driven Wild Weasel she is today.
  • Jamie Brown, U.S. Paratriathlon National Team elite paralympic athlete, runs on the track Aug 12, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Brown prepares for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games by sticking to a strict workout regime along his teammates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)

    Limitless

    Right here, right now. One foot in front of the other. Breathe. These are some of the mantras Jamie Brown says to himself as he runs his seventh lap on the track under the Okinawa sun. As part of the United States Paralympic Triathlon Team, Brown has one main goal in mind: to stand on the podium at the 2020 Paralympic Games with a gold medal around his neck. He pushes his own limits time and time again to prove his will and ambition overrule the misconceptions the world may have about him.
  • Members of the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit conduct joint ordnance disposal training with the 38th Fighter Group at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22, 2019. More than 20 Airmen from the two units participated in the joint training, which challenged the EOD units to demonstrate how they would properly dispose of unexploded ordnance in various settings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

    US, Republic of Korea Air Forces partner on explosive ordnance disposal training

    The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit partnered with the Republic of Korea Air Force's 38th Fighter Group EOD unit for joint ordnance disposal training at Kunsan Air Base, Aug. 22.
  • Maj. Gen. David Burgy, Air National Guard assistant to the Pacific Air Forces commander, provides opening remarks during the Airman-to-Airman talks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2019. A2A talks are jointly held discussions between United States and partner nation air forces designed to bolster relations and provide an opportunity to share best practices from a variety of subject matter areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)

    Pacific Air Forces hosts third US-Sri Lanka Airman-to-Airman talks

    Pacific Air Forces hosted service members from the Sri Lanka air force for Airman-to-Airman talks here, Aug. 19-22.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, North American Aerospace Defense Command; commander, Alaskan Command, U.S. Northern Command; and commander, 11th Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, speaks on the honor of receiving the Alaska Native names during an Alaska Native naming ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 28, 2019. The Alaska Federation of Natives hosted the event honoring Bussiere for his service and his active engagement with the Alaska Native community during his tenure in Alaska. The naming ceremony is based on the traditional belief that a person’s name is the type of soul they possess. The ceremony showcased the bond between the Alaska Native community and the military in Alaska.

    11th Air Force commander honored during Alaska Native naming ceremony

    The Alaska Federation of Natives hosted a naming ceremony honoring U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Bussiere for his service and active engagement with the Alaska Native community on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 28, 2019.
  • Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade Graduation - Clas 08-19

    Former Pacific Air Forces female Airman earns Ranger tab

    Since 1955 when the Army began accepting Airmen into its school, nearly 300 Airmen across different AFSCs have earned the Ranger tab. This week, Air Force 1st Lt. Chelsey Hibsch joined those ranks and became the first Air Force female Airman to earn the tab.
  • Tech Sgt. Kevin Tajalle, 36th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, fires a Sig Sauer M18 pistol on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 27, 2019.

    Andersen’s defenses keeping with the times

    In an effort to increase the lethality of the warfighter, the Air Force announced earlier this year that the 30-year-old M9 pistol would be put to rest and the new workhorse, the Sig Sauer M18 pistol, would be taking its place.The 36th Security Forces Squadron recently received the M18 and have been meticulously inspecting the weapon system, in
  • An Airman from the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit retrieves a tool from the 80th AMU supply section at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2019. The implementation of a high-use tool area and other improvements has saved an estimated 1,800 man-hours annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Anthony J. Hetlage)

    Wolf highlights maintenance, recognizes innovation

    The 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit support section was recognized by 8th Fighter Wing leaders for executing innovative new processes that led to the reduction of annual man-hours and misplaced tool incidents.
  • A B-52 Stratofortress from the 69th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Aug. 13, 2019.

    Andersen’s B-52 assists in search and rescue

    The 69th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, along with the U.S. Coast Guard and good samaritans aboard the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER) vessel Isl Star, rescued eight mariners aboard the 60-foot Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel KM Aleluya (previously reported as Hallelujar) approximately
  • U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific members from Small Kine perform in New Zealand during a recent event. (Courtesy photo)

    “Dear men in blue…” Band of the Pacific inspires international audiences through music

    “Men, they walked in uniforms. How could they possibly be rock stars or jazz musicians? I wasn’t even excited when I walked out of the library to step into the auditorium for a concert, but I was inspired, elated and connected by the end of it. I am still going gaga in my head, thank you for giving me one of the most memorable experiences of my first jazz concert. You are all scored on my heart. Love, your fam from New Delhi.”
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