Bioenvironmental, EM flights work together to detect, identify, analyze hazards

One of the primary objectives during operational readiness exercises is testing the bases ability to utilize their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training. While the majority Airmen respond by donning their Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear, some have the responsibility

Explore for a day: Ueno Zoo

Under cover of thick brush, leaves and a large log that branches out in multiple directions, a tiger patiently stalks his prey, who happens to be a small child. The tiger's pace quickens as he gets closer to the still oblivious child. Just feet away, the tiger stops at the one-inch thick slab of

Be positive, give blood!

3rd Maintenance Squadron Inactivates

The 3rd Wing inactivated the 3rd Maintenance Operation Squadron in a ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Monday. The 3rd MOS' mission was to keep personnel and equipment at a high state of readiness for worldwide deployments. They maintained and launched numerous aircraft supporting the

Airman wins protocol award; First in PACAF

Professionals can be described as individuals exhibiting a courteous, conscientious and generally businesslike manner in the workplace. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Bechand, 11th Air Force Protocol superintendent, is, by any definition, a professional.Due to Bechand's can-do attitude and his team

Alaskan Command to change commanders Friday

Lt. Gen. Russell J. Handy becomes commander of Alaskan Command, Eleventh Air Force, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Joint Task Force-Alaska during a 9 a.m. change of command ceremony, here, Friday.The ceremony will be officiated by General Charles H. Jacoby, Jr.,

Photos: VM ensures fleet driven, not hidden

Defenders escort evacuees

Misawa combatives instill warrior culture

Seventeen Airmen stand bruised, scraped and exhausted, with sweat dripping from their bodies. They have just received a huge confidence boost with the help of a course offered by one of Misawa's own.Staff Sgt. Christian Coleman, 35th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of Mental Health,

Fluid mechanics maintain pressure, ensure mission safety

No one member of a team is more essential than another; it takes everyone to ensure mission success. One vital member of the 18th Wing is the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron hydraulic backshop.The hydraulic backshop overhauls, repairs, adjusts and tests more than 64 hydraulic and/or pneudraulic