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  • 7th AF CALC keeps ROK, U.S. mission moving forward

    The Combined Air Logistics Center at Osan Air Base provides logistics support during contingency operations."The (CALC) manages the (distribution) of the Air Component Commands resources," said Capt. Sarah Thompson, 7th Air Force officer in charge of plans and resources. "We have an essential role

  • U.S., Singaporean aircraft maintainers work together at Cope Tiger 13

    Airmen from the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force shared aircraft maintenance expertise on the flightline here March 12, as part of Exercise Cope Tiger 13. Crew chiefs, avionics specialists and quality assurance inspectors from each nation discovered common ground in their vital

  • PACANGEL-Philippines team treats nearly 7,000 patients

    The Operation Pacific Angel-Philippines medical mission officially ended here March 9 with 6,885 patients treated at two medical sites nearby - far exceeding the projected 4,500 mark.Hundreds of patients waited outside a sports and cultural center in Dumaguete seeking treatment on the final day of

  • WRM: The backbone of Misawa

    In the military, we face threats on a daily basis whether it be war or natural disaster. In times of crisis, the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Maintenance Flight's War Readiness Materials' section is ready to spring into action on a moment's notice by being poised with a

  • Cadre teaches response tactics to base defenders

    Preparation is an important aspect of base defense. Being well trained helps the unexpected become ... well ... more expected. This is exactly what members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron did March 11 - 15 here. Cadre from a contracted civilian law enforcement training team came to the base to

  • Team Andersen exercises for upcoming inspection

    With a Combined Unit Inspection scheduled for May 2013, base personnel are looking at compliance initiatives and conducting various exercises to prepare Airmen for success. The CUI is a two-part inspection, focusing on both compliance and readiness. Roughly 90 evaluators are currently scheduled to

  • Cope Tiger 13 participants donate to school, receive smiles

    More than 40 Cope Tiger 13 participants from the U.S., Thailand and Singapore launched a mission today that focused not on large force employment operations, but instead, reached out to engage the local community here March 13.Airmen from each country generously donated computer equipment, school

  • Cutting-edge technology: Computer-assisted surgery

    The sharp whine of a saw fills the room as a surgeon prepares to do his job. The surgeon prepares to make an incision, yet instead of looking at the patient, he looks to the computer screen next to the operating table. He plans the procedure by what he sees on the screen."The 673d Surgical