In service: with or without the uniform

Out on the field he dons combat boots, an Airman battle uniform, interceptor body armor, blue baseball cap, and has a beard and a mustache. No, he is not an Airman out of regulations; he is a Department of Defense civilian who chooses to be out on the field with the unit."I chose to take part in

June 1 Sober is safer: Thinking then drinking

Editor's note: Information for this article was provided by the Air Force Safety Center. The 2012 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign purpose has a goal to prevent the tragic loss and injury of Airmen during the summer. Drinking has become a part of many summer pastimes - before, during and

Yokota earns four AF-level safety awards for 2011

Congratulations to Team Yokota for earning four 2011 Air Force-level safety awards. "Safety awards differ from a lot of the other awards out there because they require a full team effort to win. Capturing these particularly coveted Air Force and Pacific Air Forces-level awards spotlights how Yokota

Diesel Weasel Exercise trains Misawa pilots on Close Air Support

Pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron are training on close air support April 30 through May 17 at Misawa Air Base and Draughon Range, Japan, in support of the Diesel Weasel Exercise.The Diesel Weasel Exercise prepares pilots to conduct CAS before participating in a Green Flag Exercise at Nellis Air

374th AW receives "Outstanding" rating during Command Cyber Readiness Inspection

The 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota received two "outstanding" ratings during their Command Cyber Readiness Inspection held April 30 - May 4. Yokota had the best overall CCRI performance in the Air Force since the new grading criteria was implemented. "These inspection results validate our culture of

Jolly Green pilots receive Distinguished Flying Crosses, AF award

It was nearly noon when then the third call of the day came in. Two Soldiers were wounded in combat in the Afghanistan valleys and needed helicopter evacuation.Though already exhausted from the previous missions, the aircrew of Pedro 84 grabbed their gear as quickly as they could and ran to the two

U.S., New Zealand air force medical experts exchange ideas, build partnerships

When disaster strikes in the Pacific - whether natural or man-made, the U.S. relies heavily on its partners throughout the region to help respond, save lives and provide comfort to those requiring assistance. Leading the efforts are specially-trained international aeromedical personnel charged with

MXG, OG shows military students appreciation for their moral support

96th Air Refueling Squadron hosts UH ROTC cadets

Nearly 20 U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from the University of Hawaii on Oahuat Manoa got a first-hand glimpse into the 96th Air Refueling Squadron's mission as they witnessed a 154th ARS KC-135 Stratotanker manned by a 96th ARS aircrew refuel a C-17

Edgren JROTC get insight on pre-deployment weapons training