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  • Crew Chiefs keep mission going during Max Thunder

    Pilots are responsible for engaging the enemy during times of war, but the crew chiefs ensure their planes are ready for the fight.Crew chiefs are responsible for the safety of the pilot and aircraft by ensuring the airworthiness of the jets."Our job is to ensure our jets get into the air no matter

  • 35th CS keeps Airmen in contact across Misawa

    When first responders need someone to communicate on-scene or a task hangs in the balance between success and failure, one shop can be counted on to make it happen.The 35th Communications Squadron Personal Wireless Communication Systems shop provides land-mobile radio communications for

  • U.S., ROK strengthen alliance with flight

    The Seventh Air Force commander flew in a Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle at Gwangju Air Base, May 15, 2012.Lieutenant General Jan-Marc Jouas' flight comes as part of Max Thunder, a two-week combined exercise that allows the U.S. and ROK Air Forces to work together through a variety of exercise

  • Max Thunder strengthens Korean, U.S. readiness

    Airmen from across the Republic of Korea honed their mobility and readiness during the bi-lateral training exercise Max Thunder 12-1 held at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 7-18, 2012. The joint, two-week exercise permitted the U.S. and ROK air forces to work through a variety of exercise

  • SecAF visits JBER's Arctic Warriors

    Airmen from around base gathered at Hangar 20 here May 21, where Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed the assemblage."This is a great opportunity to thank you for your recent service and the service of your families," Donley said.The secretary said visiting with the Arctic Warriors

  • Team Osan marches in 15th Annual Armed Forces Day parade

    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10216 sponsored the 15th Annual Armed Forces Day parade on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2012. More than 800 participants from 40 different organizations encompassing the 51st Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force, 8th Army Band, and Republic of Korea Marine Band and

  • 33rd RQS, 718th AMXS Airmen return home, reunite with families

    Throughout the terminal, people stood watching the closed sliding glass doors with one common emotion - anticipation.In a room so silent even whispers to almost seemed out of place, friends and families of deployed service members waited for their loved ones to cross the threshold after a four-month

  • Andersen concludes Police Week

    Team Andersen concluded National Police Week with a retreat ceremony at 5 p.m. May 15, at the 36th Wing headquarters flagpole.National Police Week occurs each year during the week of May 15, in recognition of the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement.Established by a joint resolution of