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  • General Carlisle takes command of Pacific Air Forces

    Gen. Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle took command of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. Gary North Aug. 3, 2012, in a change of command ceremony here.Presiding over the ceremony, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz praised North's past accomplishments and Carlisle's future potential as the commander of

  • B-52s provide RIMPAC 2012 air capability

    Members from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., participated in nine sorties in support of this year's Rim of the Pacific exercise July 11 to 31 in and around training areas surrounding the Hawaiian islands. Six B-52s from the 69th EBS, accompanied by more than 200

  • 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