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  • PACAF modifies Command Strategy

    Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, released an update to his PACAF Command Strategy for promoting stability, security and engagement in the Asia-Pacific region."I recently directed my staff to reassess our Command Strategy based on the rapidly changing security challenges within the

  • Air Force implements TDY policy changes

    Recently, the Air Force started implementing two temporary duty policy changes that will impact travel reimbursements for Airmen.The first change, which took effect Oct. 1, made changes to the Joint Travel Regulations, Reimbursable and Incidental Expense Policy. The second will be a change in

  • Icemen firefighters kick-off Fire Prevention Week

    Icemen families packed into Eielson's Fire Station 2 to enjoy a day of fun during an open house Oct. 5.The first open house in 10 years was held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week which began a series of activities held around base."The purpose of this open house is to get the public

  • JBPHH provides temporary home to Navy aircraft

    U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft that have been temporarily relocated to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, due to airfield construction at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay commenced flying operations Oct. 1.The 18 aircraft from Kaneohe Bay, which include 12 P-3 Orions, four C-20

  • PACAF takes 1st place in AF Marathon challenge

    The Pacific Air Forces team recently placed first in the Air Force Marathon Major Command team challenge based upon composite scores from both the full and half marathons Sept. 20 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.The total run time for the half marathon team was 9:07:38 with an average time

  • Athletes compete at 28th Annual Special Olympics

    Cheers of encouragement resounded through a crowd of more than 300 volunteers as athletes arrived ready to take part in a day of sports and camaraderie during the 28th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27.The event included 77 participants from across Aomori prefecture, as

  • Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

    Members of the 35th Maintenance Squadron conducted a crash recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. The purpose of the exercise was to ensure crash recovery team members are prepared to execute in the event of a real-world aircraft recovery. Duties carried out during this

  • Yokota builds fitness warriors

    Every day people offer their lives for their country, volunteering years of service to protect and defend their homeland and prevent worldly oppression. And, every day, as people join the service, others leave, sometimes voluntarily ... other times, because they were not maintaining military fitness

  • Airfield Lighting electricians power flightline

    People use electricity every day, whether by turning on a light switch or vacuuming the carpet. For others, it is powering a multi-million dollar flightline and ensuring it stays powered so the mission is accomplished.The 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron Airfield Lighting electricians are hard at work