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  • Andersen flightline's unsung heroes

    With exercises like Valiant Shield 2012 conducted here on island, the 74 members of the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuels flight are always on their feet, fueling some of the United States largest joint and coalition exercises in the Asia-Pacific region."We store 66 million gallons of fuel,

  • PACAF leadership recognizes education volunteers at forum

    Gen. Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, represented U.S. Pacific Command during the Joint Venture Education Forum Annual Meeting, currently in its 11th year, at the Ford Island Conference Center Aug. 30. Carlisle addressed the audience, and introduced Gov. Neil Abercrombie of

  • Airmen wrap up Winfly on the 'ice'

    Despite operating in harsh conditions and experiencing multiple weather delays, the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, comprised of Airmen from the 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings at McChord Field, completed its winter flying period into McMurdo Station, Antarctica Aug. 29, in support of the U.S.

  • Election Day creeping up, citizens overseas urged to vote

    With the 2012 national election less than 60 days away, service members and U.S. citizens stationed overseas are encouraged to request their absentee ballots.National Election Day is Nov. 6, and since many service members and their families are stationed or deployed overseas, they are required to

  • Andersen Airmen join elementary school in remembering 9-11

    Team Andersen Airmen volunteered to represent the Air Force and participated in a 9-11 remembrance day ceremony at Liguan Elementary School here, Sept. 11. Liguan Elementary School students held the ceremony to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by the 9-11 attack. (U.S. Air Force

  • A snapshot of Pacific Angel Nepal: Partnering for health

    Doctors from the Nepal Army, US Air Force (PACAF), Royal Australian Air Force, Mongolian Army, Project HOPE, Western Regional Hospital, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital (Charak) and Himalaya Eye Hospital participated in U.S. Pacific Command's Operation Pacific Angel 12-4, Nepal on Sept. 10,

  • A snapshot of Pacific Angel Nepal: helping to build a brighter future

    U.S. Air Force and Nepalese Army Soldiers work together to improve a building at the Machhapuchhre Higher Secondary School and Health post of Dhikur Pokhari during U.S. Pacific Command's Operation Pacific Angel 12-4, Nepal on Sept. 10, 2012U.S. Pacific Command's Operation Pacific Angel 12-4 in Nepal

  • Refined Curriculum designed to breed stronger leaders

    The U.S. Air Force is constantly looking to better their noncommissioned officers, which is why a new Airman Leadership School curriculum has been created with emphasis on improving communication and leadership skills.With the approval of the Barnes Center of Enlisted Education, Misawa's ALS

  • Commanders host local community leaders

    Local Okinawan community leaders, including mayors from Chatan Town and Kadena Town, joined with military commanders here as part of an Honorary Commander orientation tour Sept. 7.The event was held as a part of the Honorary Commander program, which is designed to build a better relationship and