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  • Doolittle, USS Hornet at 75: Shrinking Oceans, Rising Tides

    April 18th marked the 75th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid, a daring mission that relied on land-based bombers to fly from sea. Sixteen Army Air Corps long-range, B-25 Mitchell Bomber aircraft launched for a one-way mission off the deck of the Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8).

  • U.S. Airmen rescue Thai man from near death experience

    People from around the globe travel to Northern Japan for what some consider the best backcountry snowboarding and skiing in the world. Many, unfortunately, underestimate the skill level needed to shred unmarked and off course areas—often getting stuck in tree wells and falling victim to snow

  • Congressional staff delegates visit Eielson

    Congressional staff delegates visited Eielson, April 18, to gain improved understanding of the 354th Fighter Wing’s mission in order to pass on pertinent information to members of congress.

  • Okinawa Citizens team up with Kadena Airmen to rescue whale

    A battered and bruised whale stranded on the beach April 17, at Kadena Marina is now in stable condition and under the medical care of the Churaumi Aquarium thanks to the efforts of a rescue team of good Samaritans, veterinarians, and personnel assigned to the 18th Force Support Squadron and the

  • B-25s pay tribute to Doolittle Raid 75th Anniversary

    Friends, family and fans from around the country came together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid April 17-18 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.