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  • U.S, ROK service members visit Cheonan wreckage

    U.S. and Republic of Korea service members view the salvaged wreckage of ROK naval ship, Cheonan, at the ROK Navy 2nd Fleet Command at Pyeongtaek Navy Station, June 21, 2012. Forty-six Korean service members were killed, March 26, 2010, when a North Korean submarine sank the Cheonan with a torpedo.

  • Rescue volunteer surmounted tough week to rescue plane crash victim

    The Talkeetna Theater was brim full as Airmen drifted in for the Commanders Call, a summons to hear a message from the base commander. Camera crews and news anchors floated around two distinct figures outside. An Airman in full service dress, his uniform deep blue, stood firm against the wave of

  • Japanese and US forces unite during Red Flag-Alaska

    Japanese and American forces have once again joined their training operations during Red Flag-Alaska at JBER. "This is my first time in Alaska," said Japanese Air Self Defense Force Col. Kiyoka Tomita, Red Flag detachment commander and native of Aichi, Japan. "I have visited America several times to

  • CE promotes 'power naps'

    With summer comes higher energy usage in homes. Here in Okinawa as the temperature increases the air conditioning overworks itself to keep housing units cool. Since 2008, energy usage has decreased by 12 percent overall and continues to decrease with help from service members and their families. One

  • Airman faces charges in slaying of fellow service member

    Airman 1st Class James Thomas of the 703rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here was indicted June 15 on 11 charges including murder, evidence-tampering and obstruction of justice.In a court filing June 19 in Anchorage, Alaska, an autopsy found Senior Airman Clinton Reeves, formerly of the 673rd

  • 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