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  • Beverly Midnight 13-1: Flybys and bug-outs

    The first operational readiness exercise of 2013, Beverly Midnight 13-1, continued at the Wolf Pack Jan. 16. Wolf Pack Airmen continued to prove their ability to execute the mission in a wartime environment. The base's day-to-day operations are carried out along with the base exercises to provide

  • Seijin no hi: old Japanese tradition transcending time

    In 1714 A.D., a ceremony would be held for young princes on their fifteenth birthday. To mark their passage into adulthood they donned new robes and adopted new hairstyles. This ceremony was called Seijin no hi or Coming of Age Day and although the celebrated age has changed from 15 to 20, it is a

  • SARC theater group opens dialogue

    Sexual assault is a deplorable act, usually committed against females but also targeting males. This traumatic event can affect one physically and emotional as well as the mission.The 8th Fighter Wing sexual assault response coordinator and SARC assistant recently revived the Kunsan sexual assault

  • 554th RED HORSE supports Enduring Freedom

    Airmen from the 554th RED HORSE Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, are currently deployed downrange in support of U.S. Central Command's Operation Enduring Freedom.Approximately two months into their deployment, the 554th RHS are executing a critical $31 million construction program spanning

  • AIr Force mortuary provides compassionate service

    (Editor's Note: It's important for service members to remember to update their Virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED), or Defense Document Form 93. This will allow the military to have correct and up-to-date next-of-kin and beneficiary information in case of death.) When someone passes away there

  • Wolf Pack kicks off first exercise of 2013

    The Wolf Pack kicked off Beverly Midnight 13-1 here Jan. 13 in preparation for the upcoming Combined Unit Inspection in April. As the first exercise of 2013, it will set the pace for how both Kunsan and Osan Air Base will conduct exercises in preparation for visits from the Pacific Air Forces'

  • Leaders hold Community Information Exchange

    Okinawa leaders held a Community Information Exchange on Torii Station, Japan, Jan. 14. The Community Information Exchange is similar to a town hall where many organizations share information about their upcoming events. Local leaders conduct the exchange and also take any questions or concerns from

  • Misawa starts New Year double booked

    As the 35th Fighter Wing conducts its Initial Readiness Response Exercise Jan. 10 to Jan. 12 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, it is hard to ignore the busy nature of the flightline. Despite the fact the flightline plays an integral role during an IRRE, which tests the wing's ability to generate aircraft

  • Airman takes pride in building future leaders

    It is a simple word to describe a powerful human trait or action; the ability to influence or guide a group of people to complete an act greater than themselves - leadership.Tech. Sgt. Joseph Gambles is one familiar with leadership. As a Professional Military Education instructor for the Yokota