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  • Environmental protection efforts showcased during construction site tour

    A team of experts led a tour of the second runway construction site and debris sorting area here for nearly 20 members of local leadership, Oct. 18. To show Osan is taking the utmost care to protect the environment from any possible hidden contaminated material, Col. Michael Strunk, 51st Mission

  • I'm actually all right - but Thanks For Asking

    The young Soldier didn't show up for physical training on time, as she did every other day. She missed formation. When she did show up for work, with a bruised face, she was quiet and withdrawn. Many of her fellow Soldiers looked - even stared - at her face. Time passed, and the day went on.People

  • Max Thunder: Ready to rumble

    U.S. military forces deployed to Kunsan in support of exercise Max Thunder scheduled from  Oct. 28- Nov. 8, 2013. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the combat readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces and supporting forces through combined and joint large-force employment training.

  • Creating the core of F-16s

    As the throttle is pushed forward, a 15-foot burst of blue flame pours from the back of a 100,000 horsepower engine. Only 50 feet and a 6-inch line of red caution tape stand between you and the heart of one the most dangerous war machines in the world."It's an incredible power that shakes you down

  • Red Devils train to defend

    Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron trained with the 8th Security Forces Squadron Oct. 24, 2013. The 8th SFS trained the Red Devils on communication tactics, apprehending suspects and manning defensive positions.

  • 15 WG Safety warns motorcycle riders against complacency

    It was a typical day in Hawaii. The weather was warm and the sun was out so I decided to ride my motorcycle to work. I was on my way to a meeting when out of nowhere a truck sped into the parking lot ahead of me. As I tried to make a quick stop, the truck's rear end clipped the front of my bike and

  • Mongrels, defenders revamp dorm

    Bldg. 1436, home to members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron, underwent a complete transformation, Oct. 23, thanks to the "Worst Dorm First" program and some old-fashioned elbow grease. Designed by Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Jones, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron chief, the initiative has now been

  • All in: Yokota launches the fleet

    Every aircraft assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, was launched as part of a large formation mission Oct. 22, 2013. C-130 Hercules, UH-1 Hueys, and C-12 Hurons all launched during the mission as the installation showcased its ability to provide support as the primary airlift hub for the Western