Misawa civil engineers construct from ground up

Changing Air Force healthcare through innovation

Innovation is a buzzword often associated with new technology platforms or successful sports teams, but in reality innovation can apply anywhere someone comes up with a new idea or way of doing something.

Building strategic partnerships

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Ground Self-Defense Force toured the 353rd Special Operations Group on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 21, 2016. The tour enhances partnerships between military members from both nations. The JASDF and JGSDF officers were briefed on the mission and

Wolf Pack maintenance gives F-16 new wings

The 8th Fighter Wing has built a legacy from the hard work, dedication and leadership of those who have had the privilege of being part of the Wolf Pack. The experiences that Airmen gain from an assignment there have lasting effects throughout their career’s and lives. Airmen assigned to the 8th

PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.

PACAF plans, executes Navy VAQ-138 ‘Growler’ Air Contingent operations at Clark Air Base

Since their arrival June 15, the U.S. Navy detachment supporting four EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft officially begin their daily operations here June 20, 2016. The Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 138 expeditionary detachment will conduct operations that include training with

Bombers span 5K miles, demonstrate capability during busy week of operations

Strategic bomber crews and support Airmen at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, demonstrated the flexibility and reach of airpower as they conducted eight joint and bi-lateral training sorties that spanned more than 5,000 miles across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, June 13 through 20.These missions were

731 AMS Airman remembered at Osan

A memorial was held to remember Staff Sgt. Cierra Rogers, a 731st Air Mobility Squadron Airman, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2016.

Done right: Kadena LRS Quality Assurance ensures mission success

The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Quality Assurance team oversees five units across Kadena and plays a vital role in each.Members of the 18th LRS QA team put every effort into ensuring their squadron’s products are always mission-ready.

Running full afterburner: Kadena’s Engine Test Facility reduces noise

Many communities surrounding Kadena Air Base experience their share of F-15 Eagle engine noise, what some would call the sound of freedom, thankfully there is one area that quiets the powerful engine. The 18th Component Maintenance Squadron’s one of a kind Engine Test Facility runs engines at full