Misawa F-16 pilot safely recovered

The pilot who ejected from a U.S. F-16 aircraft earlier Sunday morning was retrieved around 5:30 p.m. JKT on July 22, 2012, by a combined effort from Japanese and U.S. civilian and military assets.The pilot is in stable condition aboard a U.S. commercial vessel.The incident occurred approximately

Misawa F-16 aircraft goes down in North Pacific Ocean

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft went into the water at about 11:30 a.m. JKT July 22, approximately 250 miles Northeast of Hokkaido Island, Japan.The aircraft was from the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan. One person, the pilot, was on board; efforts are currently underway to

Safety officials clarify use of electronic devices for pedestrians on roadways

The Air Force Safety Center released a letter of interpretation this year prohibiting the use of listening and entertainment devices, including single ear pieces and external speakers, when on a roadway. The use of portable headphones, earphones, cellular phones, digital music players or other

USFJ, 5 AF welcome new commander

Improvements shown in new weapons qualification course

It's been roughly eight months since the Air Force started its new qualification course for the M-4 Carbine, and Combat Arms instructors seem to have made great strides with the new curriculum. The new course is staged to give a more realistic feel to the students by incorporating a few new

Fuels distribution made easier

Customs, courtesies a must overseas

Receiving permanent change of station orders overseas can be exciting for any Airman, but it is important to remember to render proper customs and courtesies while stationed in a foreign country as well.As Airmen, traditions and standards are engrained in every facet of daily life, and performing

U.S. partners with Coalition partners for joint education opportunity

More than 200 military members from 13 different countries traveled to the Republic of Korea to embark on a joint education endeavor. Similar to the Air Force's Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., the ROK Joint Military University teaches war theories, air and space power

Active shooter exercise keeps wing on its toes

Public Health monitors mosquito population

Every year, thousands of service members are bitten by mosquitoes.Two experts with the 51st Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health office study mosquito habits at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to prevent over population and health threats to humans. "Mosquitoes spread lots of diseases,"