Air Force releases findings on Misawa F-16 mishap

Headquarters Pacific Air Forces today released the results of its investigation into the July 22 F-16C aircraft crash in the Pacific Ocean approximately 750 miles northeast of Misawa Air Base, Japan. The Accident Investigation Board, convened by PACAF, found by clear and convincing evidence that the

Air Force units help recover diverted Navy aircraft on Rota

Team Andersen Airmen, along with Airmen from units in support of Cope North 13, transported an R-11 refueling truck on a C-130 Hercules aircraft from here to Rota Island, Feb. 13, to recover a Navy F/A-18 Hornet that diverted there due to weather a day prior.With the combined effort of Airmen from

PACAF command chief addresses Andersen Airmen

The Pacific Air Forces command chief spoke to Airmen during an enlisted call here Feb. 12.During the enlisted call, PACAF Command Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald discussed several topics, beginning with the Air Force's Comprehensive Airman Fitness initiative, which seeks to give Airmen the skills

U.S. Airmen strengthen partnerships during Asia’s premier tradeshow

American Airmen joined aviation exhibitors from 29 Asia-Pacific countries to develop relationships and to showcase U.S. air power during Aero India 2013, Asia's premier air and trade show, held here Feb. 6-10. Airmen provided aviation spectators a snapshot of the U.S. military's diverse inventory of

Airpower on display at Cope North 13

Wolf Pack tested during Beverly Bulldog 13-2

Exercise! Exercise! Exercise! Beverly Bulldog 13-2 tested the abilities of more than 2,600 Wolf Pack members--Airmen and Soldiers, from U.S. and Republic of Korea forces--to respond to casualties and threats during a weeklong exercise, Feb. 11-15, 2013.Scenarios including an aircraft crash, facility

51st SFS finish BB 13-02 strong

"We exist to defend the base--in armistice and in war," said Master Sgt. Ernest Calbillo, 51st Security Force Air Base Defense operations and intelligence NCO in charge. Airmen from the 51st SFS demonstrated their ability to do this during the last counter surveillance scenario, or ground attack,

8th Comptroller Squadron First to Recon

Airmen from the 8th Comptroller Squadron conduct an initial post-attack reconnaissance sweep during exercise Beverly Bulldog 13-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 14, 2013. The team checked for casualties, unexploded ordnance, contamination from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear

Wolf Pack Members Practice Saving Lives in any Location

Airmen from the 8th Medical Operations Squadron work on patients in the fitness center during exercise Beverly Bulldog 13-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 14, 2013, after a scenario took out their primary work center.

Kunsan Airmen exercise proper aircraft decontamination

Airmen of the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, decontaminated a F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Beverly Bulldog 13-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Feb. 14, 2013. The jet landed in a simulated chemical environment and the aircraft maintainers took the proper steps to ensure all