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  • Operational Readiness Exercise Sling Stone 16-03 tests Andersen Airmen

    Intense training took place April 18-21 at Andersen Air Force Base as Team Andersen was tested on their ability to ‘receive and project combat power’ during an operational readiness exercise.Conducted and evaluated by the 36th Wing Inspector General’s office at least twice a year, the exercises

  • PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

    The U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent here requires its A-10C Thunderbolt IIs to be prepared for any situation, and maintenance personnel play a critical role in adapting to a new environment and launching aircraft at a nearly perfect rate. “Every day our Airmen are out here are getting these

  • Minnesota Air National Guard TSP arrives at Osan

    The 148th Fighter Wing from Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota, deployed 12 F-16 aircraft to Osan Air Base as part of a theater security package to enhance regional security on the Korean Peninsula. These routine deployments demonstrate the United States' commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific

  • PACAF honors Filipino-American veterans during ceremony

    Maj. Gen. Thomas Harwood III, Mobilization Assistant to the commander of Pacific Air Forces, attended the 74th Commemoration of “Araw ng Kagitingan” or Philippine Day of Valor, April 16 to honor Filipino-American veterans of WWII.

  • PACAF commander to senators: Homeland defense ‘sacred responsibility’

    Gen. Lori J. Robinson, who now commands Pacific Air Forces and is air component commander for U.S. Pacific Command, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, noting that the U.S. faces a rapidly evolving and growing threat environment in terms of the number of those who wish to harm the

  • Which is right for you: Post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill?

    Right now, Airmen have the choice between two GI Bills -- the Post 9/11 and Montgomery -- so, it can be difficult to decide which the best is for an Airman. There are many differences between the two bills that can help an Airman who has the Montgomery GI Bill decide if they want to keep it or

  • Yokota aids Japan with earthquake relief

    The 374th Airlift Wing sent two C-130 Hercules aircraft and aircrew to the Kyushu region April 18, supporting the government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding areas.

  • Paws below zero

    Every paw press into powder dry snow produces a sharp shriek in to the dark frigid air only heard in negative temperatures. Not a breath through the wet, black nostrils isn’t without effort inhaling painful sniffs intent on detecting deadly explosives, drugs or intruders.Military working dogs from

  • Exercise Max Thunder 16 launches at Kunsan

    U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy personnel and aircraft will train with South Korean air force counterparts in the bilateral training exercise Max Thunder 16, at Kunsan Air Base April 15-29.