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  • Airman earns AF-level award

    "Your life is our business/Last to let you down," is the motto by which every Airman in Aircrew Flight Equipment lives. Their job is to keep pilots supplied and ready for each mission.The AFE award is an annual Air Force-level award program, recognizing Airmen who achieve outstanding accomplishments

  • Growing partnership on hallowed WWII island

    A Japanese island that was once the site for one of the most iconic battles of WWII, Iwo Jima, now hosts Japanese and visiting U.S. service members who strengthen their bonds of friendship while paying mutual respect to the fallen.Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Yoshihiro Obata,

  • EOD Airman recognized for courage

    On a bright sunny day, many people may think it's a good opportunity to go outside and enjoy Alaska's great outdoors. According to Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Adrian that means it offers an opportunity to defuse bombs.Adrian, 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight, grew up

  • A final farwell to the Band of The Pacific

    In late May, Air Force Band of the Pacific members packed their bags and said farewell to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.The Band of the Pacific provided musical support from their rock, jazz and ceremonial orchestra groups to civilians and military members on and off JBER for many events, such as

  • Living life in the fast lane; flirting with disaster's mistress

    Mankind's greatest quest to move faster and to shorten time between destinations, is one of the pillars of societal progress. However, our affinity with pushing the limit is also filled with danger.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed is involved in one out of three

  • Children, adults can experience Guam below sea level

    Exploring the depths of the aquatic world may be unheard of for some, but the 36th Force Support Squadron Andersen Family Dive Center here has made scuba diving an easy and accessible hobby to learn for all. Since a new company took over the contract with the base to run the center in January, it's