Spouses get a break for dinner, fun

Spouses are the unsung heroes who make minor repairs around the house, dedicate their time to their children and run errands while their husbands or wives are deployed. But now and then, even these spouses need a break. The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson first sergeants held the first

When it comes to fitness, Airman's loss is Air Force's gain

As the military changes and adapts, so must military members. Deployments are the norm in today's military, and with new physical fitness standards, every service member must remain "fit to fight."One Airman from the 673d Medical Group has embraced this new lifestyle, losing more than 55 pounds in

EME responders ready at a moment's notice

During an Emergency Management Exercise, Osan responders reacted to a simulated CH-47 that collided with a C-130 static display during an air show Oct. 21, 2011. The EME tested the preparedness of Osan responders as they were evaluated on four major areas which are notification, response, withdrawal

Chairman of Joint Chiefs delivers message of hope in uncertain times to Alaska military community

Gen. Martin Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, landed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska Tuesday with a message of hope for the military community.The newly appointed chairman held a town hall meeting in an aircraft hangar with more than 600 service members, family members

EOC maintains command, control during LORE

The 18th Wing Command Post is the communication between the wing commanders and the Kadena community."We [at the command post] are responsible for getting the word out to the base," said Capt. Paul Gregory, 18th Wing Command Post deputy chief. "All declarations, such as alarms and tropical cyclone

Exercise evaluators ensure Airmen train safely

Kadena Air Base Airmen are being challenged in their daily tasks and ability to respond to various real-world and contingency scenarios during local operational readiness exercise Beverly High 12-1 Oct. 24-28. During the LORE, Airmen showcase their ability to perform everyday work activities, in

Former POWs visit Japan

From Oct. 16-23, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited former American prisoners of war to visit locations around Japan, including Tokyo and Kyoto.This trip was established to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the U.S. through encouraging reconciliation, said

Laboratory enhances patient care

The 18th Medical Support Squadron laboratory continues to provide customer care Oct. 26 during Kadena's local operational readiness exercise. As part of the diagnostics and therapeutic flight, Airmen in the lab collect and analyze biological samples for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of

Fall PACAF Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference

Spouses Conference

Kimberly Dozier, an award-winning CBS reporter, spoke to a group of more than 300 women Oct. 22 at the 2011 Joint Spouses Conference.Dozier, who was born in Hawaii but has not been back to the island since age 13, was severely injured when a car bomb exploded in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2006. She attended