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  • WWII-era bomb unearthed, destroyed at Yokota

    A WWII-era bomb was unearthed at a construction site in front of the base fitness center here at approximately 1 p.m. Dec. 6, 2011. Yokota officials responded to the discovery by immediately establishing an initial cordon of 500 feet around the construction site after the object was unearthed.Once

  • Static F-86 display dedicated to Korean War ace

    The Pacific Air Forces and 15th Wing leadership dedicated a newly repainted static F-86E Sabre fighter aircraft to a former PACAF vice commander during a ceremony here Thursday.U.S. Air Force Gen. Gary North rededicated the aircraft, located here on O'Malley Boulevard, to retired U.S. Air Force Lt.

  • COMPACAF Speech: Dec. 7 Remembrance Ceremony (Hickam Field)

    Good morning everyone. Col Barrett, thank you for that kind introduction. And thank you to the men and women of the 15th Wing for putting this ceremony together. It is easily the most important day in Hickam Field's history, and the hard work you put into planning and executing the events of this

  • 33rd RQS takes training to skies

    During a training mission Dec. 7, 2011, the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducted a training flight to get their Airmen up to speed on day-water skills. Members worked on sending down ladders, litters and ropes, all while hovering above the water.

  • CRC elevates defenders poise

    Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron along with members of the Republic of Korea's Air Police, complete the confidence course during their Combat Readiness Course Dec. 05, 2011. The confidence course is an obstacle course testing the participant's abilities to survive as a team while

  • Kunsan displays power, teamwork with Elephant Walk

    As nature's largest land mammal, the elephant can travel swiftly in almost complete silence. Collectively or alone, it can cause destruction or provide protection. Massive displays of power, strength and pride -- elephants have been epitomized in war, culture, religion and mythology, sometimes

  • 70th anniversary attacks on Oahu

    Service members and Hickam Field survivors of the attacks on Dec. 7, 1941 filled Atterbury Circle during a 70th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2011. During the attacks, 189 Army Air Corps Airmen and civilians lost their lives and 303 were wounded.