Air Force Surgeon General meets Yokota Airmen

JASDF, 5th AF commanders participate in bilateral refueling training

The 909th Air Refueling Squadron took to the skies July 11 for a bilateral refueling mission to help prepare Japan Air Self Defense Force pilots for an upcoming training exercise, Red Flag Alaska.This mission had added emphasis; three top commanders participated in the mission aboard one of Kadena's

Air Force Winner, 2013 Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year

PACAF's nominee for the 2013 Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Airman category, SSgt Joshua L. Hanna, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, Andersen AFB, Guam, was selected as one of the Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2013. His selection is well deserved.

Osan welcomes new 'Mustang 1'

Hundreds of Airmen from across the base welcomed the new 51st Fighter Wing commander, Col. Brook "Tank" Leonard, during a change of command ceremony here July 19.The presiding officer of the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas, 7th Air Force commander, spoke after the presentation of the colors and

RAAF arrives at JBPH-H for Talisman Saber

WWII vet visits AAFB, recounts events that led to island liberation on anniversary

A World War II veteran visited the base July 17 as part of a trip to the island for a celebration of the historic event he was part of 69 years ago.Former Marine Pfc. William Mays, an amphibious tractor crewman during the war, helped storm the beaches of Guam July 21, 1944, to liberate the island

Air Force Surgeon General visits 18th MDG

The Air Force Surgeon General visited Kadena's 18th Medical Group July 16, to speak with the group's Airmen about their experiences and goals as well as coin some of their top performers.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis visited the 18th Wing as a part of a Pacific theater tour.The visit included a tour

USFJ, 5th AF commander visits Kadena

Kadena Airmen support Talisman Saber 2013

Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, are currently supporting Exercise Talisman Saber 2013 in Australia.Talisman Saber is a biennial combined Australian and United States training activity, designed to train the respective military forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations to

From Staff Sgt. to Stormtrooper: A sergeant's creative way to volunteer

In a galaxy not so far away, there is a special room in a children's hospital filled with children of all ages. Today, they have looks of excitement on their faces. Today, they get to meet Darth Vader and his Stormtroopers. The children's faces light up as more costumed volunteers walk in dressed