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  • Minnesota ANG participates in 1st RF-A

    Approximately 130 Airmen and eight F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 148th Fighter Wing from Duluth, Minnesota, are participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3.   This is the first RF-A for the 148th FW, and it gives the unit the opportunity to train in its primary suppression of enemy air defense, or SEAD,

  • Kadena Airmen deepen friendship with local students

    Kadena Language Institute students pose with volunteers from the 18th Wing for a group photo after a culture exchange at Kadena Rotary Plaza, Japan, Aug. 14, 2015. Ten volunteers participated with the institute to clean the neighborhood as part of a community relations event while also conversing

  • Munitions flight blows doors off RED FLAG-Alaska

    One unique aspect of Eielson is its seasons; in fact it only really has two seasons -- RED FLAG-Alaska season and RF-A preparation season.   The Airmen at the 354th Maintenance Squadron's munitions flight know this very well.   "We support the 18th Aggressor Squadron with countermeasures and

  • Annual defensive exercise UFG begins

    Members from U.S. and Republic of Korea militaries man the Hardened Theater Air Control Center, at Osan Air Base, ROK, during the first day of Ulchi Freedom Guardian, Aug. 17, 2015. UFG is held annually to strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance commanders’ and staff members’ ability to translate

  • Yokota demonstrates airlift capabilities at RED FLAG-Alaska

    A U.S. Air Force maintainer with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Red Flag-Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015. Red Flag-Alaska is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction,

  • Joint military response makes difference in Saipan recovery

    Over the last week, a joint military team including Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coastguardsmen supported relief efforts in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) after Typhoon Soudelor hit the U.S. territory with tremendous force Aug. 3. Particularly hard hit was the capital

  • RF-A 15-3 ops in high gear

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 10, 2015, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces,

  • Osan Dental Clinic No. 1 in readiness

    The 51st Dental Squadron was recognized for having the number one readiness rating in the Air Force at 99.7 percent for the second quarter.   The rating is given by Air Force Medical Operations Agency who oversees execution of the Air Force Surgeon General policies supporting expeditionary

  • Yokota's flightline better with AGE

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Maintenance Squadron conduct a foreign object debris search at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2015. FOD walks are performed daily to ensure the safety of Yokota’s Airmen and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David C. Danford/Released)

  • Misawa SFS neutralizes threat during exercise

    A security response team makes its way through the Base Exchange in search of an active-shooter during a training exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2015. From the moment they respond to a scene, security personnel must be on guard and move in tactical formation ensuring their safety and