'Cookie Crunch' brings holiday cheer to Airman at Osan

Volunteers closed in on the half-way point of a "Cookie Crunch" Oct. 20, 2011.Just three days into the cookie-baking project by the Osan Officer Spouses Club, more than 30,000 cookies are baked, bagged and ready for delivery to unaccompanied U.S. military personnel stationed on the Korean peninsula.

Alaska bands support Red Ribbon Week

Norway soars into first RF-Alaska

History was made during the most recent Red Flag-Alaska. The Royal Norwegian Air Force made its debut with 23 airmen and one C-130 Hercules from the 135th Air Wing of Gardermoen Air Station, Norway. Four times a year JBER and Eielson Air Force Base host RF-Alaska, a Pacific Air Forces-directed field

Commentary - New dress, appearance changes affect everyone

Changes to Air Force policy is nothing new. In fact, it's something we've all grown accustomed to during each of our respective tenures in the service. The most recent changes in dress and appearance, which became official in July this year, are about to hit their boiling point.Air Force Instruction

Commentary - Smart, safe exercise for cold weather

The temperature is now dropping and there will be snow on the ground before you know it. It is during this time of year I hear, "I always gain weight in the winter because it is too cold to go outside."Maybe you've heard, "It's not good to exercise in the winter, it will burn your lungs." Or my all

Avionics flight: Keeping Eagles in the air

The F-15 Eagle has a 104 to 0 air-to-air kill ratio, and its avionics system plays a huge part of that flawless record."We are a key reason for the lethality of the Eagle," said Senior Master Sgt. Walter Greene, avionics flight chief. "Without the serviceable avionics equipment we provide, the F-15

Andersen preps for Operation Christmas Drop 2011

Once again, the 36th Wing is shifting into high gear in preparation for the 60th iteration of the Air Force's longest running humanitarian airlift mission, Operation Christmas Drop. Since 1951, Operation Christmas Drop has been spreading the holiday spirit in the form of much-needed supplies to

Air traffic controllers keep eyes on Kadena's skies

Air traffic controllers are the people who expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. The position of the air traffic controller is one that requires specialized skills.With Kadena Air Base being the largest combat wing in the Air Force,

Powering awareness saves money

Each October, the Air Force focuses its energy on saving energy."Our theme for Energy Awareness Month this year is 'Power the Force - Fuel the Fight,'" said Michael Donley, secretary of the Air Force, and Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force chief of staff, in an energy awareness message to the public.

Andersen to participate in National Drug Take Back Day

Members of Team Andersen will have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs in a safe and appropriate environment during the third annual National Drug Take Back Initiative Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Andersen will provide two medication drop-off sites for individuals