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  • AFOC personnel transition to DBIDS

    Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command, join U.S. military members assigned to Osan Air Base by enrolling in the Defense Biometric Identification System beginning June 6.DBIDS is an automated computer database designed to identify people entering U.S. Forces Korea installations by their

  • Osan opens new outdoor track, field

    Osan's new all-weather outdoor running track behind the Mustang Club gives Airmen an improved place to train and test.The May 25 opening comes shortly after the running trails outlining the perimeter of the base closed for construction, and is definitely a vast improvement over the old running track

  • SecAF visits Iceman Team

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley met with Eielson senior leaders and members of the Iceman Team during a visit here May 21 to 22. The Secretary visited several locations on base, spoke to Airmen and met with local civic leaders.During an all call at the base theater, Donley said Airmen are

  • Misawa AB community unites to remember the fallen

    More than 150 servicemembers, civilians, veterans and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen attended a Memorial Day retreat ceremony in front of the 35th Fighter Wing headquarters building, Risner Circle, May 24th, 2012."It is important for the base community to honor our brothers and sisters who have

  • America's Armed Forces Kids Run

    The annual America's Armed Forces Kids Run was held at Andersen AFB May 19."Servicemembers understand what physical fitness means and its importance," said Marco Di Giulio, 36th Force Support Squadron special events coordinator. "I think this event was a great way to introduce their children to this

  • Max Thunder exercise wraps up with ceremony

    Participants of Max Thunder 12-1 gathered at the Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea base theater for an end of exercise ceremony May 18.Approximately 720 U.S and Allied service members deployed to Gwangju AB as part of MT 12-1, a two-week long wartime exercise."The exercise allowed us to be

  • 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