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  • Return to flight

    With a calm, yet stern voice, Tech. Sgt. Joshua Lucero guides the four Airmen located below the right wing of a C-130 Hercules who are giving a piggy back ride to a leading edge -- the front part of the wing that covers the internals components. They're trying to attach it back to the wing."Guys, it

  • Redeyes fly in Korean skies

    Making their way from Aurora, Colo., more than 200 Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard touched down at Kunsan AB in February as part of a rotational Theater Security Package.For many of the Colorado Airmen, this is their first visit to the ROK as they

  • New MMHS increases Airlift Hub's capabilities

    The 730th Air Mobility Squadron opened the operations of its new Mechanized Materials Handling System in a ceremony here March 23.Replacing the MMHS installed in 1992, the new $32 million system increases the capabilities of the 730th AMS in velocity and storage."The MMHS automates and speeds up how

  • Largest Kadena flying exercise successfully completed

    Team Kadena pulled off their most aggressive exercise to date with Forceful Tiger off the coast of Okinawa April 1.Forceful Tiger was a large force exercise designed to demonstrate the 18th Wing's combat capabilities to defend Okinawa and had more participation from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron

  • Yokota in full bloom

    Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 1, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it had reached full bloom five days earlier than in an average year.

  • Generating airpower: Hydro overhaul

    When a recruiter approached Rodney Shepherd a few years ago, he was working at a local steak joint outside Oklahoma City. He usually worked the front register but would find his way to the back to help out with dishes when things got busy. It was the dirtiest task, and admittedly, his least favorite

  • PACAF honors life, service of 9th CMSAF

    Pacific Air Forces held a remembrance ceremony to honor the life and military service of James Binnicker, ninth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, at the Binnicker Professional Military Education Center here March 31.Binnicker passed away March 21 at the age of 76.He served as chief master

  • Team Kadena welcomes new 18th Wing commander

    Brig. Gen. James B. Hecker relinquished command of the 18th Wing to Brig. Gen. Barry R. Cornish during a change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base April 2.Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presided over the event held inside a hangar where Airmen, Soldiers,

  • 4th Annual TACP run remembers fallen Airmen

    Airmen in the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) career field often make many sacrifices in their line of work. Sometimes, it's the ultimate sacrifice. Though those members may be gone, Hickam TACP's ensure they are never forgotten.The 4th Annual TACP Remembrance Run wrapped up at the Missing Man

  • SERE: Helping flyers return home

    The worst-case scenario has the potential of becoming an overwhelming reality for flight crews that fly in the Pacific area of responsibility.Tech. Sgts. Jeffrey Ray and Michael Garcia, 15th Operational Support Squadron Survival Evade Resist and Escape specialists, ensure all flight crews assigned