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  • 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.

  • Don't let the summer bugs bite: Pest Management helps keep Airmen safe

    Flip-flops, shorts and t-shirts: the official uniform of summer. While some may enjoy the sun on their skin and the warmer weather all around, others may find reasons to keep covered up for fear of one of summer's biggest annoyances: mosquitoes. "The itching alone can drive you crazy," said Tech.

  • Osan Airman wins Air Force-level award

    A member of the 51st Maintenance Squadron won the Air Force's 2011 Outstanding Electronic Warfare Officer Award.Tech. Sgt. James Calzo, an avionics production supervisor with the 51st MXS received the good news from Col. Deborah Meserve, former 51st Maintenance Group commander, June 7, 2012. By

  • Reservist earns chaplain assistant award

    A Citizen Airman, an award set aside for Air Force Reservists, is someone who can be excellent in all they do in their Air Force career and allow that excellence to pour into their civilian lives. Staff Sgt. Rachel Barnes, winner of the 2011 Citizen Airman of the Year Award for a Reserve Chaplain

  • USFJ releases statement on pilot recovery

    Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, commander, U.S. Forces, Japan, released the following statement on the recovery of the F-16 pilot from Misawa today:"The men and women of U.S. Forces, Japan, are extremely grateful for the successful and safe recovery of our pilot. We are especially pleased with the