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  • Switching it up: E&E replaces F-16 harness

    During a post-flight inspection, an error was found with the 22 year-old, D-modeled, two-seater F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. A few lights and electrical components weren't doing what they were supposed to, so the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental flight was called to fix

  • Red Devils take on Pacific CBP

    Airmen from the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron "Red Devils," Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrived here Oct. 2, in support of the Continuous Bomber Presence, taking the place of the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron who returned home to Minot Air Force Base, N.D.The CBP is an ongoing effort by

  • Typhoon threat sends birds to the hangars

    With the potential of winds hitting near 50 knots over the weekend, the decision was made to secure all fighter-sized aircraft in hardened structures on the flightline here, Oct. 5. "The winds got close to our magic number of 50 knots, which is the wind speed where we are required to secure most of

  • U.S., ROK showcase skills during 2012 Air Power Day

    Osan Air Base opened its gates to more than 65,000 visitors during Air Power Day Oct. 20 and 21.More than 22 aircraft from around Pacific Air Forces were on display while the ROK's premiere demonstration team, the Black Eagles, took to the skies to exercise their combat flying capabilities in eight

  • ACE leads Operation Kunsan Rides

    As a way to give back to the local community, more than 15 Airmen Committed to Excellence members spent the morning of Oct. 20 repairing bicycles as part of Operation Kunsan Rides. Once repaired, all the bikes will be donated to local private organizations."Community" is the second of five

  • 18th AMXS keeps Eagles airborne during inspection

    In the event of a contingency in the region, Kadena's Airmen and various air frames must be capable and ready to deploy to support operations at any given time. It's this capability as the Keystone of the Pacific that has been under meticulous scrutiny by inspectors since last week to ensure the

  • Osan’s fighter squadron gives back to Singapore

    Airmen from the 36th Fighter Squadron, from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, teamed up with the Republic of Singapore for a combined exercise designed to sharpen air combat skills, but also found time on the ground to raise more than $9,000 for the visually handicapped Oct. 13, 2012. The 36th FS is

  • SERE specialist trains Airmen to survive during Pacific Thunder

    Most Airmen from the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons know Tech. Sgt. Bobby Colliton as their resident "SERE guy," but others may think he's the host of Man vs. Wild, or in this case, Air-Man vs. Wild. For nearly three years, Colliton has worked as one of the few Survival, Evasion, Resistance and