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  • USAF recruiter showcases 354 SFS

    The local AF recruiter spoke to more than 25 students at North Pole High School Oct. 18, 2011. The Air Force recruiter program reaches a wide audience and challenges its recruiters to effectively inform prospective applicants with information about how careers in the military should not go

  • 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

  • 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