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  • Leaders from 16 countries gather to enhance cooperation

    U.S. military personnel joined representatives from 15 other nations throughout the Asia-Pacific region in Sapporo, Japan, September 11 through 14 to discuss the role that airpower plays in supporting peace and stability in the Pacific region. The talks were part of the 2012 Pacific Rim Airpower

  • Dual rail flight ensures cargo gets delivered

    With a large amount of C-130 Hercules aircraft constantly flying cargo missions here at Yokota, maintaining the cargo restraint systems can be a daunting task.One unit, the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dual rail flight, ensures the cargo restraint systems are maintained and mission capable

  • Team Wolf Pack honors POW/MIA during retreat ceremony

    "Throughout American History, many men and women have bravely served in our military and sacrificed much to preserve our country and protect the democratic ideals that make our nation a beacon of hope. Some of those who answered the call to service were captured in conflict and imprisoned by our

  • PACAF IG declares 35 FW mission capable

    For five days, the 35th Fighter Wing had a taste of its first consolidated unit inspection. Monday afternoon, the commander announced the good news: according to the Pacific Air Force Inspector General, who conducted the inspection, the 35 FW passed with a "Satisfactory" grade."A Satisfactory means

  • 734th AMS supports Valiant Shield 12

    Airmen from the "mighty" 734th Air Mobility Squadron brought their "A-game" in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 2012 here, Sept. 11 to 17.This year, 734th AMS received and downloaded 416 tons of cargo, 796 passengers and received 48 inbound aircraft."We all feel a great deal of pride from

  • Guam 9/11 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Race 2012

    The 2012 Second Annual 9/11 Commemorative Dragon Boat Race was held at at Matapang Beach here, Sept. 22. This year's boat race had ten-person teams that included personnel from the Guam Police Department, Andersen Air Force Base, deployed-in Kadena AFB Fire department, Guam Fire Department, Guam

  • One-on-one with the 9th CMSAF

    Former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Binnicker took time Sept. 18 and 19 to talk with Kunsan Airmen and get a firsthand look at the Wolf Pack's mission.Binnicker, who served as the ninth CMSAF from 1986 to 1990, said getting out and talking to today's Airmen lets him stay current on

  • FAST keeps Yokota Airmen and aircraft safe

    What does the Air Force do when planes and aircrew personnel enter restricted or dangerous airfields in the Pacific Region? They send the guys trained to protect them with their lives.Fly-away security team members, who are embedded in an aircrew, travel with any Yokota aircraft that travels into

  • Emergency management: Prepared for the fight

    When disaster strikes an Air Force base, whether a typhoon or an enemy attack, the mission must go on.Emergency management specialists at Kunsan Air Base develop plans to make sure Airmen here will keep the mission going, no matter what happens. "Keeping everyone trained and ready is extremely