Synthetic Elements perform at Kunsan

American rock band Synthetic Elements performed a concert for the Wolf Pack here Oct. 14 to promote unit morale and readiness.Before the show, the rock band took a tour of the base to check out quality of life for Airmen at one of the Air Force's last remote-short tour bases.Kunsan AB was but one

KEEN EDGE 12 planning progresses

Lt. Gen. Ted Kresge, Commander, 13th Air Force met with Maj. Gen. Maehara, Director of Plans and Operations, Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force), Oct. 17, 2011.This high-level meeting was one in a series between 13th Air Force and Koku Jieitai leadership leading up to exercise Keen Edge in

RED FLAG-Alaska 12-1 maintainers

374th MXS Fabrication shop completes DEPOT inspection

After approximately one month of dismantling, measuring, consulting and building, the 374th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight completed necessary repairs to the bulkhead, or main structural component, of a C-130 Hercules. This particular aircraft is undergoing major overhauling repairs as part

Excellent results earned in flightline inspections

The Air Traffic System Evaluation Program (ATSEP) and the Standardization and Evaluation Program - Weather Operations (SEPWO) inspections conducted here Sept. 19 - 23, brought praise across the board for members of the 36th Operations Support Squadron.The evaluation was conducted in order to assess

Let's paint the town "Blue"

Airmen from the 36th Maintenance Squadron, 36th Wing chapel and their families gathered to participate in a Guam beautification project Oct. 15 here. Tech. Sgt. Miguel Brown, 36th Wing chapel assistant, asked Jojuana Santos, 36 MXS unit program coordinator, to help coordinate an Island

Eielson promotes drug free community

During Red Ribbon Week, Eielson AFB will celebrate being a drug free environment by involving youth and adults in various activities Oct. 22 to 30.Red Ribbon Week can be identified as the time when the elementary and high schools are adorned with banners and commemorative ribbons. Schools and

Fitness supplements: Knowledge is power

Today's Air Force fitness standards continue to push Airmen to excel in physical fitness thereby creating a solid foundation for an Air Force culture focused on health and wellness. As Airmen embrace the fitness culture and the benefits of exercise and healthy food choices, some have discovered

Managing maintenance with many maintainers

Airmen of the 3rd Maintenance Squadron, 3rd Wing, joined their various job skills to complete one common mission, the home station check, the week of Oct. 11. An HSC is an in-depth, four-day scheduled inspection of a C-17 Globemaster III. Each aircraft is sent in for an HSC every 180 days.Quality

Medical technician supports pararescuemen as they save lives

Jumping out of C-130s, rappelling out of helicopters, and saving lives are all in a day's work for the pararescuemen of the 212th Rescue Squadron. Their hard work has been featured in the local newspaper and Men's Fitness Magazine.The 212th RQS has had a total of 56 saves already this year and one