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  • 3-peat: JBER Airmen first again to rekey Raptors

    A team of Airmen from the 3rd Wing and the 673d Air Base Wing here helped JBER become the first base in the Air Force to successfully rekey all of their F-22 Raptors for the next year. The effort of maintainers from the 3rd Maintenance Group and the communications security office of the 673d ABW

  • New AFRC coordinator eases culture shock

    Japan has a unique culture inspired by its nature, historical events, and economy. Despite Japan's cultural beauty, it can be overwhelming. What can people do if they want to ease the culture shock or get their questions answered about Japan? Taneichi Miyuki, Airman and Family Readiness Center

  • Flight safety ensure wing mission clear for take off

    DUCK ! Piloting a jet at hundreds of miles per hour, pilots literally duck from feathered creatures, especially during the month of October."Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea is on the migratory paths for many birds that will fill up the airfield, creating a dangerous environment when planes are

  • ROK National Assembly visits Osan Air Base

    Members from the Republic of Korea National Assembly saw firsthand how U.S. and ROK forces work together during an annual ROK National Defense Committee inspection Oct. 15, 2012.The ROK-led inspection focused on Korean airpower capabilities, combined facilities, and ROK and U.S. aircraft to obtain a

  • ROK, USAF chiefs build partnership through experiences

    Forty-five of the top enlisted members from the Republic of Korea and U.S. Air Force arrived at Osan Air Base Oct. 12, 2012, to create an even stronger Alliance among the two nations.These E-9s, or chief master sergeants, arrived for the second annual USAF/ROKAF Senior Enlisted Leadership Conference

  • Alaska Reservist wins CrossFit divisional State Championship

    A Reservist was awarded first place in his division at the 2012 CrossFit Alaska State Championships in Anchorage Oct. 13. Lt. Col. David Piffarerio, 302nd Fighter Squadron commander, competed in the over 40 male category of the first annual CrossFit competition during the Fitness Expo at the

  • Fighting fires side by side

    Whether Wolf Pack firefighters are climbing stairs in a smoke-filled house or running toward a flaming aircraft, they want to know the men at their sides have their backs.In a crisis like a fire, it's critical to make swift decisions without hesitation. Joint training with the Republic of Korea Air

  • Pacific Trends visits Tumon Bay

    Pacific Trends, Band of the Pacific-Asia popular music ensemble, played inside the Outrigger Hotel lobby as part of their three-performance tour to Guam on Oct. 14.Pacific Trends, stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, uses its variety show of popular American and Japanese tunes to accomplish its