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  • Hickam Field Survivor's remains make final journey through Hickam

    Approximately 850 Airmen lined the road, standing rigidly at attention. Their right hands slowly rose to their brow and the salutes rippled down the line as a white hearse approached.The remains of Wilfred Toczko, a retired Army Air Corps Captain, passed around Atterbury Circle on Joint Base Pearl

  • You never know: How one senior NCO is helping Airmen take control

    From helping Air Force families cope with deployments, to helping Airmen take control of their careers, one master sergeant has made a profession of giving back and paying it forward. Master Sgt. Jessica Woodruff, 8th Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, probably knows more about career

  • Dorm renovations bring improved quality of life to Osan

    In an attempt to improve the quality of life for Airmen, members of 51st Civil Engineer Squadron have been working alongside Korean contractors to renovate dormitories on here since September 2011. The main focus of the renovations is to give the dormitories a modern upgrade by replacing electrical

  • Do the Spice, Pay the Price

    Spice use is on the rise and Air Force officials are using methods such as drug testing, education and the Uniformed Code of Military Justice to put a stop to substance abuse. While the Air Force has always had a zero-tolerance policy, as of Jan. 4 Guam officials have banned the substance as well

  • Andersen leads the way to AFNet migration

    Last month, Andersen Air Force Base became the first base in Pacific Command to successfully migrate to the Air Force Network. With the exception of a handful of computers and user accounts, most 36th Wing personnel and mission partners are now operating on the AFNet.Serving as the pilot base for

  • Operation Bug Out gives educators new perspective

    More than 200 educators from the local community joined faculty members from Eielson Air Force Base for Operation Bug Out at the Joint Mobility Complex Jan. 6.In the past, the event's primary focus was aimed at giving children a clearer understanding of what challenges come with their parent's

  • New 7th AF commander assumes command

    The leadership of 7th Air Force changed hands during a change-of-command ceremony here Jan. 6.Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas assumed command from Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Remington as Army Gen. James D. Thurman, the U.S. Forces Korea commander, and Gen. Gary L. North, the Pacific Air Forces commander, presided

  • Quality assurance Airmen ensure aircraft maintenance success

    From training Kunsan's maintainers to evaluating weapon's standards, the 8th Maintenance Group's behind-the-scenes Airmen are entrusted with many mission-essential tasks, but one flight, ensures the quality of workmanship here."Our office has the responsibility to ensure maintenance standards are

  • New born baby brings New Year cheer

    On New Year's Day, Airman 1st Class Kyle Hawkins, 35th Force Support Squadron, Falcon Feeder shift leader and his wife, Julianna, celebrated the birth of their first born at the Misawa base hospital Jan. 1.For one baby "Happy New Year" will also be "Happy Birthday." The baby boy arrived two days in