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  • A night out with the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra

    Several Airmen from Kunsan Air Base attended a performance July 20 by the Gunsan Philharmonic Orchestra in downtown Gunsan.  The orchestra entertained the crowd with several classical pieces, and their performances also showcased the musical and poetic talents of vocalists.

  • Mustangs practice receiving follow-on forces

    Participants of operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-03 process the initial deployment line at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 24, 2012. The reception line offers service members legal, financial, religious and medical advice as well as processes them into the deployment

  • Optometry keeps Andersen's eyes on the mission

    -- It is common knowledge that flying a plane requires near perfect eyesight. A common misconception for those looking to join the Air Force is that a person is required to have 20/20 vision. Before entering the Air Force, routine tests are conducted to qualify individuals for various career fields.

  • Andersen's Radiology clinic minimizes risk

    Andersen's Radiology clinic uses imaging to diagnose and treat its patients with different techniques, from X-rays to magnetic resonance imaging.Many patients fear that these scans will expose them to cancer-causing radiation. However, there is more than one type of scan, both routine, and each with

  • 36 EAMXS breaks records

    The 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron have been breaking records and exceeding expectations on Andersen Air Force Base since their arrival from Minot AFB N.D., in April.The 36 EAMXS has achieved an outstanding maintenance scheduling effectiveness rate of 99 percent, surpassing the

  • Heart of a reservist

    A bright Hawaiian sun rises over the peaks of Oahu into a clear blue sky, but Staff Sgt. Justin Browning, 917th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, has no time to enjoy the site as he is already hard at work preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mid-morning mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,

  • 47th FS demonstrates maritime capabilities

    Pilots of the 47th Fighter Squadron demonstrated the maritime capability of the A-10 Thunderbolt II by sinking an abandoned naval vessel July 14 during the Rim of the Pacific exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HawaiiThe exercise was unique in that it required A-10 pilots to take on a

  • Airmen awarded Bronze Star Medals for Afghanistan actions

    Air Force Col. Brian Duffy, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing commander, presented Bronze Star Medals July 9 for meritorious service to Air Force Master Sgt. Gerald Davis and Air Force Staff Sgt. Wesley Kory, both explosive ordnance disposal specialists, for service in

  • Osan Airmen provide crisis response

    First responders from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron and 51st Medical Operations Squadron respond through various scenarios during Beverly Midnight 12-03 here, July 24, 2012. Osan Airmen are participating in an exercise that test's the base's ability to operate at a heightened state of readiness.

  • Osan Airmen train after sundown

    Osan Airmen participate in Beverly Midnight 12-03, an exercise that tests Osan's ability to continue the mission at a heightened state of readiness. Day or night, Osan proves the challenge can be met. View slideshow for more photos.