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  • 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

  • RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3 officially begins at Eielson

    RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, Joint National Training Capability accredited exercise officially started here Aug. 6.   "Our primary mission is to expose pilots to real-life stressors they will experience in the first eight to 10 combat sorties." said Maj. Derrick Vincent, the

  • Kadena EOD disposes of munitions

    The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight destroyed more than 30 unserviceable munitions here Aug. 12.    Nearly twice per month, the team routinely and safely disposes of recovered unexploded ordnance and unserviceable munitions found on Kadena.    "Safe disposal here on

  • Naval Airmen recover Growler during RED FLAG-Alaska

    U.S. Navy Airman Monty Lowden, a plane captain assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 209, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., assists in the parking of an EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft, Aug. 7, 2015, following a RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 15-3 sortie at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.

  • COMPACAF visits Yokota

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander, carries a mikoshi shrine with Col. Douglas DeLaMater, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and other Yokota Air Base Airmen through the street at the Tanabata festival in Fussa, Japan, Aug. 7, 2015. Robinson participated in the festival, one

  • Kadena tests readiness with Beverly High 15-3

    The 18th Wing conducted a Mission Focused Exercise Aug. 3 through 5, in an effort to self-assess the effectiveness of current operations and make improvements for future activities.The exercise, known as Beverly High 15-3, is the third MFE conducted at Kadena Air Base for Fiscal Year 2015. It is