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  • CMSAF visits Misawa's Wild Weasels

    The highest ranking enlisted Airman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody, made his first visit here to witness first-hand the revamping of the 35th Fighter Wing's combat readiness mission and personally address current changes facing the enlisted force.   As part of his two-day visit, he

  • US, South Korea pilots soar at Buddy Wing 15-6

    F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 80th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, practiced combined flying operations alongside counterparts from the South Korean air force’s 19th Fighter Wing at Jungwon AB during Buddy Wing 15-6, July 7-10.

  • PACAF commander tours Andersen facilities, engages Airmen, families

    The commander of Pacific Air Forces visited Andersen Air Force Base July 9 through 10 to gain a better understanding of unit readiness, quality of life and Air Force operations on the island.   During her first visit as commander, Gen. Lori Robinson, who assumed command in October 2014, traveled to

  • Getting dusty with Osan’s ‘Dirt Boyz’

    He's coated in sweat and grime. Hardened cement flakes cling to his skin, but he doesn't stop -- he's an Airman of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron's pavement and construction shop working under the heat of the noon-day sun.    Barely taking time to wipe a brow and guzzle down some water, these

  • Yokota Airmen give back to homeless community

    Members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, and members of a local church serve food to the homeless at Ueno Park, Tokyo Japan, June 26, 2015. The base chapel has received multiple commendations, including the Zenko-Kai award, for their participation in homeless outreach events. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • DCGS-A supports USAF, Army interoperability

    Recently the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, U.S. Army Pacific, successfully accomplished a major milestone when they began utilizing the Distributed Common Ground System - Army on a U.S. Air Force network. This effort is the first time DCGS-A has been accessed for day-to-day operations

  • Airmen share forward aerial refueling tactics with Aussies

    U.S. Air Force members demonstrated forward aerial refueling tactics with Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel July 8 during Talisman Sabre 2015.The training demonstration helped provide Australian forces with the knowledge to establish similar capabilities for their future

  • Dr. Chief: SEL inspires Airmen toward higher education

    By federal law, only about one percent of the Air Force's active duty enlisted force may hold the rank of chief master sergeant.   Achieving the rank takes experience, dedication and marks the pinnacle of any enlisted service member's career.   Additionally, senior enlisted leaders need a completed

  • JBER Airman mentors at-risk youth through military-style program

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stated in a survey 15 percent of America's youth are drinking alcohol before age 13, 35 percent ingest marijuana before age 16, and 17 percent drop out of high school.   Programs and agencies litter the frontlines of this battle for America's future,

  • Australia, U.S. partnership journeys to Outback

    Next week, the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division is scheduled to jump with Australian jumpmasters as part of the joint forcible entry operation dubbed Operation Talisman Saber which serves two primary functions.