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  • CGs help protect Yokota

    They're the first sight people see when they enter Yokota. They scan common access cards and wish visitors a good day or smile when those visitors attempt broken Japanese. Personnel typically see these men guarding the gates, but few probably know what else they do. CGs are Japanese nationals who

  • Tour enhances US-Japan relations

    Aircrew members with the 459th Airlift Squadron take seats in an OH-1 Omega helicopter at Tachikawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2015. The OH-1, which was part of a static display hosted by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, is the first helicopter designed and manufactured in Japan. (U.S. Air Force

  • Kadena Airmen, Navy Seabees combine for joint training

    Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron worked side-by-side with U.S. Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 during joint airfield damage repair (ADR) training June 23. The training gave the two forces the opportunity to gain familiarity with one another while practicing skills

  • 36th FS continues its legacy

    They are one of the oldest fighting squadrons in the U.S. Air Force with more than 90 years of history. These "Fighting Fiends" have flown 21 different types of aircraft; received 22 unit citations and 24 service and campaign streamers since World War I. The 36th Fighter Squadron originated in Kelly

  • Wolf Pack member named one of 12 OAY

    Becoming one of the U.S. Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year takes superior leadership, outstanding job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Senior Master Sgt. Harold Terrance, 8th Communications Squadron operations flight chief from Kunsan Air Base, was recently

  • Wolf Pack Airmen honor Korean Armistice at ceremony

    Members of the 8th Fighter Wing took part in a Korean Armistice Agreement anniversary ceremony held at the Imsil National Ceremony in Jeonbuk  July 24. Having been invited by the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, the 8th FW sent representatives from each of its groups, as

  • Osan aircraft to temporarily operate from Suwon Air Base

    A contingent of U.S. military aircraft normally stationed at Osan Air Base will temporarily operate from Suwon Air Base, South Korea, for approximately six weeks, starting Aug 1. U-2, F-16 and A-10 aircraft will occupy an area of Suwon Air Base, conducting flying operations in order to maintain

  • Wolf Pack tackles July heat during Exercise Beverly Midnight 15-4

    The sound of bugle calls echoed throughout the Wolf Pack as combat Airmen reacted, survived and operated in a simulated combat zone to validate and enhance Kunsan's mission to defend the base and take the fight north during Exercise Beverly Midnight 15-4 July 13 through 17 here.   Quarterly

  • 353rd SOG collaborates with Andersen AFB to open Wake Island airfield

    Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group deployed to Andersen Air Base, Guam, July 18 to support the 36th Contingency Response Group with the opening of Wake Island airfield after a typhoon hit the island.Prior to Typhoon Halola’s arrival, more than 125 Department of Defense members were

  • Bangladesh, USAF gear up for Pacific Agility

    Preparations are being made for Pacific Agility, scheduled for August 2 through 6, in Bangladesh. PACAGILITY is a series of logistics subject-matter expert exchange events led by Pacific Air Forces. The objective of the program is to establish integrated logistics cooperation with selected