Dirty Jobs - Yokota's Dirt Boys

From keeping the flightline mission ready to maintaining the roads and sidewalks, the behind scenes work done by a small group of Airmen known as the 'Dirt Boys' keeps Yokota's mission going.

Pacific Air Forces release report on Airman’s death at Kadena

Headquarters Pacific Air Forces released today the results of its investigation into a mishap involving the death of an Airman which occurred April 5, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan.Gen. Lori J. Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander, directed a ground accident investigation into the accident

Buddy Wing 16-1 scheduled to take off at Seosan AB

Buddy Wing 16-1 is the first of multiple training exercises to be conducted this year on the peninsula. The goal of the Buddy Wing program is to sharpen interoperability between the allied forces so that if need be, they are prepared and ready to fight as a lethal, combined force.

Deterring aggression: An Osan crew chief’s point of view

Crew chiefs from the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit ensure the wing is ready to respond to any threat to the host nation through inspecting, refueling and marshalling the F-16s for flight.

Andersen SFS K-9 unit, EOD flight join with local first responders in bomb threat incident

When an incident occurs off-base, Andersen security forces and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight are sometimes called to assist local responders to mitigate issues. Community members and Airmen worked together Jan. 14th, 2016, to respond to a bomb threat at a local high school here in

Kunsan maintenance flight ensures aircrews stand ready to fight

Everyone in the Wolf Pack plays a role in taking the fight north. However, when it comes to getting birds in the sky, one unit in the 8th Maintenance Squadron has a unique mission. The 8th MXS maintenance flight encompasses multiple duty sections, which include a tire shop, aerospace propulsion,

ROKAF Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Osan

Gen. Lee, Sun-Jin, Chairman of the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Defense Headquarters chief director, visited Osan Air Base Jan. 11, 2016.The visit follows recent provocative actions by North Korea.Upon arrival, Lee met with Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined

Avionics technicians provide brains behind brawn

Air Force avionics technicians provide the brains behind the brawn that keeps the F-15 Eagle flying. Despite its size, nearly 64 feet from nose to tail and almost 43 feet from wingtip to wingtip, the F-15 is a highly maneuverable mechanical monster in the air. Avionics technicians help ensure these

Bomber Airmen pay 80th anniversary tribute to volcano response

Two B-52 Stratofortress aircrews assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently here as part of the U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence, conducted a bomber Airmen heritage flyover of the Mauna Loa volcano and training mission in Hawaii Dec. 28-30, 2015.The flyby was part

Memorial 6K honors six fallen Airmen at Andersen