Moody Airmen excel during deployed competition

Weapons loaders from Moody Air Force Base won against Osan Air Base during the 2012 second quarter load crew competition Aug. 3, 2012. Normally load competitions only happen between the 25th and 36th Fighter Squadrons. However, due to a six-month deployment here the 75th Expeditionary Fighter

Commander Perspective: Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012

Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012 (UFG 12) is almost upon us, and we will soon have another opportunity to demonstrate US commitment to our Republic of Korea (ROK) allies and stability in North East Asia. We all have an important role to ensure a successful exercise, and in supporting the ROK - U.S.

Red Devils keep Kunsan cool

"It's too hot, it's too cold."This is what the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning shop hears on a daily basis. To keep up with customers' demands, these "HVAC guys" work in extreme weather around the clock to make the Wolf Pack as comfortable as possible. Often,

Yokota celebrates Tanabata Festival with local community

The steady beat of drums welcomed Airmen and residents from Yokota as they attended Fussa City's 62nd Annual Tanabata Festival Aug. 3. Approximately 80 Team Yokota Airmen participated in the ceremonial opening parade, taking turns as they carried a "mikoshi," a portable Shinto shrine, on their

36th MUNS, Navy Ordnance work together for RIMPAC

Airmen from the 36th Munitions Squadron worked hand-in-hand with Naval Base Guam's ordnance unit to support the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron's participation in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise July 11 to 31.The RIMPAC exercise, which started in 1971, is a biennial exercise in and around the

Air Force 'POLcats' fuel RIMPAC

The Air Force fuels flight "POLcats" have a saying: "Without POL, pilots are pedestrians."During the 2012 Rim of the Pacific exercise, the world's largest international maritime exercise, the men and women from the petroleum, oil and lubricant, or fuels flight, are responsible for getting fuel to

374 CES honors new commander

Combat Shield tests F-16 Fighting Falcons

Combat Shield tested the radar and jamming equipment on the F-16 Fighting Falcons to ensure that they are within Air Force standards.The Combat Shield assessment team is part of the 53rd Electronic Warfare Group from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and provides units with a system-specific capability

18th Wing History Office gives Airmen glimpse into WWII history

The Americans sank their combat boots deeply into the black volcanic sand that lined the coast of Iwo Jima.For three days prior to the Feb. 19, 1945, invasion, U.S. naval ships in the surrounding waters shelled the tiny island from end to end in an attempt to eliminate most of their adversaries'

Remembering Raider 21

The 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently deployed to Andersen from Minot AFB, N.D., participated in Guam's 68th Liberation Day celebration July 21 by kicking off the annual parade with a B-52 flyover.As Americans celebrated the anniversary of the day in 1944 when U.S. forces liberated the