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  • From kit to cockpit - the F-16's life support and escape system

    The life support and escape system for a pilot has multiple facets and is maintained between two flights -- the Aircrew Flight Equipment and Aircrew Egress Section. Starting in the AFE building, a survival kit and parachute is laid out, meticulously inspected and sewn to a harness before being

  • Contracting team ensures JBER has necessary gear

    The average cost of an F-22 is $54 million; the average cost of the clock that hangs on the wall in an office, only $25. But, the average cost of the realization that almost everything in sight on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson has been contracted -- priceless.The 673rd Contracting Squadron

  • Friendship and Culture: Yokota participates in local Tanabata celebration

    Members of Team Yokota participated in the ceremonial opening parade of the 64th annual Fussa Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, Aug. 8, 2014.  Yokota Airmen took turns carrying a "mikoshi," a portable Shinto shrine, on their shoulders through the streets of Fussa as part of the festival. 

  • Support from the shadows: Medic maintainers

    When caring for patients, doctors at Misawa Air Base's 35th Medical Group use the latest in biomedical equipment to assist in diagnosing or providing treatment.Whether it is medical imaging equipment, defibrillators, surgical or clinical laboratory machinery, these pieces of equipment are likely to

  • 51 WSA Airmen 'Shadow their Shirt'

    Throughout their career, Airmen have the opportunity to apply for a special duty outside of their enlisted specialty.Master Sgt. Jessica McWain, 51st Fighter Wing Staff Agencies and Comptroller Squadron first sergeant, opened her doors and gave Airmen the opportunity to shadow her for a day to

  • RED FLAG-Alaska: Yokota demonstrates airlift capability

    Members of the 374th Airlift Wing participated in Exercise RED FLAG-Alaska, which kicked off earlier this month at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.  RED FLAG is an exercise that provides joint offensive counter-air interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a