A somber ritual upon a mountaintop

Hearing stories about World War II generally do not give the impression of internationally made friendships. But a single event during that war has inspired an annual ceremony commemorating human decency and respect.On June 16, a group of 26 Airmen and other Americans from Yokota climbed Mount

JBER Airman faces charges in slaying of fellow service member

Airman 1st Class James Thomas of the 703d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson was indicted June 15 on 11 charges including murder, evidence-tampering and obstruction of justice.In a Tuesday court filing in Anchorage, an autopsy found Senior Airman Clinton Reeves,

NCO Academy students lend a hand to Okinawan elderly

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen armed with rakes and lawnmowers descended on Ichijoen Elders Home to render some well-deserved lawn care June 16.Twenty-seven NCOs from Class 12-05 at Kadena's NCO Academy spent the better part of the day assisting people in need of lawn care, weeding and trimming.

Former CSAF revisits old stomping grounds, tours Osan

Retired Gen. Ronald Fogleman visited Osan Air Base, June 19, 2012. He served as 7th Air Force commander from July 1990 - August 1992. During his visit, the general was introduced to the current mission of 7th Air Force, he also met with Airmen around base and thanked them for their service. Before

51st SFS Airmen train with non-lethal force

The 51st Security Forces Squadron conducted baton training at the Osan Air Base fitness center, June 19, 2012. The squadron holds training once a month to ensure every Airman assigned to the squadron is baton qualified. During the course, they go through various muscle memory drills and bouts of

Kadena highlighted on famous Japanese TV series

No matter the size or distance: Yokota defense couriers deliver messages that matter

The outside and inside of the building is bare of signs or unit crests, but make no mistake - the national security of the United States depends on what's inside. When classified military information or cargo needs to be hand-delivered anywhere in the Pacific, the U.S. relies on an elite group of

Thousands of Vietnamese receive health education during Operation Pacific Angel 12

A team of approximately 30 U.S. military servicemembers, 21 non-governmental organization volunteers, and more than 25 Vietnamese civilian and military doctors, conducted health education clinics at two schools here for local residents, June 10 through 18, as part of Operation Pacific Angel-Vietnam

Ammo receives help from Hiroshima team

Masumi Kai spouses show thanks for Operation Tomodachi