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  • Eight weeks to a better runtime

    As a Healthy Base Initiative component, Yokota's Health and Wellness Center is hosting a Warrior Run Program.The Warrior Run Program, which kicked off Sept. 23, is an eight-week course that focuses mainly on running, but also includes strength training. The program is designed to steadily improve an

  • 18th CEG keep runway clear to land

    The 18th Civil Engineer Group has implemented an initiative created by Master Sgt. Richard Vaden, 18th CEG heavy equipment operator, saving the Air Force approximately $180,000; 784,000 gallons of water; and, 2,000 man hours annually.When an aircraft lands, the tires are not spinning and, until they

  • Stranded pilot saved: Misawa SNCO named best in SERE

    Following the most challenging spell of his 14-year career in Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, one Misawa Airman was named the top Air Force senior NCO of the year in the career field.Master Sgt. Frank Smith, superintendent of the 35th Fighter Wing's SERE program, spent the past four years

  • Kadena proves able in Tactical Ammunition Rapid Response Package exercise

    Airmen of the 18th Munitions Squadron practice readiness with a Tactical Ammunition Rapid Response Package exercise, Sept. 23-27 on Kadena Air Base.The week-long exercise tests the squadron's ability to move munitions from storage bunkers to the awaiting aircraft in times of war. Every missile,

  • Kadena bone marrow drive draws 900 new potential donors

    Team Kadena registered more than 900 potential bone marrow donors to help retired Chief Master Sgt. Kim Jochem and other individuals.More than 20 squadrons and community organizations, like Airmen Committed to Excellence, volunteered 277 hours at nine registration sites during the seven-day campaign

  • USFK holds 2013 'Good Neighbor Program' award ceremony

    U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Command recognized and honored 13 awardees of the Good Neighbor Program during a ceremony and reception held at the Dragon Hill Lodge in Yongsan, central Seoul, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23, 2013.Senior Airman Clarissa Granger, 51st Maintenance Squadron Accessories Flight

  • Looking out for your four-legged friend

    For our four-legged friends, the great outdoors is their restroom, making the clean-up process the owner's responsibility.It is a tedious task; however, picking up after your pet is an important duty and failure to do so could create more than just disgruntled neighbors.Leaving animal waste behind