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  • Airmen continue operations during Beverly Midnight 12-01

    Airmen on Kunsan Air Base prepared for wartime operations during an operational readiness exercise, Beverly Midnight 12-01, which kicked off the week of March 18, just weeks before the Combined Unit Inspection by the Pacific Air Forces Inspector General team in April. Base exercises help ensure the

  • 18th OG Airmen win PACAF awards

    Members of the 18th Operations Group were recently recognized by the Pacific Air Force commander for winning three annual awards for 2011.Members of the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron's Deployed Crew One received the Airborne Air Battle Management Crew of the Year. Among their accomplishments

  • 18th LRS earns PACAF awards

    The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently received two Pacific Air Force annual awards for 2011.The 18th LRS Fuels Management Flight received the Raymond H. Gross Award as the most outstanding fuels management flight in PACAF in the fields of direct mission support, innovative management, and

  • Fire breathing launch: Osan's jets are ready

    As the sun begins to rise March 20, 2012, F-16 Fighting Falcons and an A-10 Thunderbolt launch from Osan Air Base as part of the operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-01. Osan's Airmen provide combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, counter air, interdiction,

  • EOD Airmen mentor ANA on counter-IED mission

    Airmen of the 966th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Operating Location-Bravo, assist in the transition of their mission in Afghanistan to the Afghan National Army as the only U.S. Air Force partnership training team in Regional Command South. The EOD technicians train, mentor and subsequently

  • EOD Airman nominated for Bronze Star

    There is a bloodstain on his boot. He says it's a reminder of a day he probably couldn't forget, even if he tried. Staff Sgt. Kenneth Guinn, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician deployed here from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, has been nominated for a

  • U.S.-Thailand-Singapore Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Tiger 12

    Airmen from the U.S., Thailand, and Singapore are stepping away from flight operations to strengthen relationships here with local Thai communities this week.The combined Airmen from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force are participating in exercise Cope

  • U.S. forces care for thousands during PACANGEL-Philippines

    Operation Pacific Angel-Philippines, a joint and combined humanitarian mission, officially wrapped up during a closing ceremony this morning at Bigaa Elementary School, Bigaa, here.More than 8,500 people in the Bicol Province of Albay received medical, dental and optometry care during the PACANGEL

  • First responders react during exercise

    Airmen from Osan Air Base participate in a number of scenarios during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 12-01, March 19, 2012. The exercise tests Team Osan's ability to defend the base and conduct daily operations in a heightened state of readiness.