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  • Andersen Airmen, U.S. EPA combine conservation efforts on Earth Day

    In commemoration of Earth Day, more than 150 volunteers participated in a coastal cleanup on Tarague Beach at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 21, 2013.Earth Day is an international event demonstrating the commitment and significant investment the United States and other countries have made

  • Kadena resiliency program adapts, grows

    One year ago, base helping agencies joined forces to create a web-based resiliency school to promote and increase education.The program, called Kadena Leadership Pathways, is open to all military members, active duty, guard and reservist, as well as Department of Defense civilians and dependents. It

  • Airman found guilty of multiple offenses

    Senior Airman Justin J. Lyle, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was found guilty at a special court-martial held at Misawa Air Base, Japan April 4, 2013. He was charged with departing from his place of duty at a unit urinalysis sweep without authorization, violating the Pacific Air Forces Commander

  • DMAA illegal for military members

    The road to staying fit to fight branches off in different directions for military members. For some, a regular workout schedule, or a change in diet may be sufficient to produce desired results. For others, shakes, supplements and vitamins may be included for building muscle or preparation for an

  • Teams square off in AFAF Sports Day competition

    Fifty people amassing 12 teams gathered at the Risner Fitness Center here April 12 with one common process on their minds: compete, control ... and contribute.Teams from all around the base shelled out cash as donations to the Air Force Assistance Fund for their chance to dominate the courts in each

  • Firefighters 'smoke' rare training exercise

    In the event of an aircraft crash, jet fuel is a major concern for the safety of the passengers onboard. In order to ensure readiness in extinguishing fuel fires, Airmen in the Republic of Korea were given an opportunity to participate in specialized training.The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Langley F-22s, Airmen integrate with Kadena operations

    Kadena offers everything from aircraft hangars to radios, ensuring the 94th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Langley Air Force Base, Va., is fully able to integrate its F-22 Raptor squadron into daily operations here.The fifth-generation aircraft's deployment to Kadena, which began earlier this

  • Aircraft structural maintenance shop keeps 3rd Wing in the fight

    With the Air Force's current sequestration and budget cuts, everyone has their role to play to save the Air Force money. One organization doing their part to limit Air Force operational costs while still maintaining the highest possible quality standards is the 3rd Maintenance Squadron's Aircraft

  • Follow Me: Yokota Airmen assist transitory aircraft on the move

    When transiting aircraft land and taxi on the airfield at Yokota Air Base, Japan, "Follow-Me" vehicles immediately lead them to designated parking spots. Although this happens daily at Yokota, taking care of aircraft regardless of their origin is what transient alert does.The 374th Maintenance