Yokota continues to practice readiness during a contingency response exercise

Actress Kelly Preston visits PACAF Airmen

Actress Kelly Preston visited Pacific Air Forces Airmen here, Sept. 13, during a PACAF orientation. Preston, a graduate of Punahou School, spent the day learning about the command's mission to promote regional stability in the Asia-Pacific region and recieved a C-17 Globemaster III static

Commentary - Low back pain prevention, rehabilitation

Back pain, especially in the lower back (lumbar spine), is a problem most people experience at some time in their lives. The muscles supporting the spine are in constant use. Even while simply sitting, the muscles are in use to keep you from falling over. The spine also bends, straightens and

Kadena Language Institute, 18th Wing Airmen sew seeds of solidarity

Sept. 9 marked the end of what some felt was a very long four weeks, while for others the time spent seemed to fly by far too quickly. For 11 interns from the Kadena Language Institute, it was time to say "Arigato" and good-bye as they celebrated the end of a month-long internship on Kadena Air

Nondestructive inspection technicians ensure aviation safety

Nondestructive inspection technicians from the 51st Maintenance Squadron perform tests to detect discontinuities in aircraft parts, Sept. 13, 2011. The technicians use a special oil-based dye called penetrant to perform these tests. The parts are dipped in the penetrant, rinsed and dried, and then

Senior enlisted set course for air forces throughout Pacific Region

Senior enlisted leaders from air forces throughout the Pacific Region came together to learn from one another in order to improve their nations' enlisted corps at the Senior Enlisted Leadership Conference held in conjunction with the Pacific Rim (PACRIM) Airpower Symposium, 6 to 9 September in

Pacific Rim air force leaders come together to discuss similarities, challenges

It's not often that senior leaders from air forces throughout the Pacific Region get together, but that's just what happened at this year's Pacific Rim (PACRIM) Airpower Symposium held 6 to 9 September in Brisbane, Australia. Over four days senior leaders from 17 Pacific Rim countries participated

Pacific Air Tour gives Airmen the "total" picture

Pacific Airpower Tour allows Airmen to see operations occurring around Andersen that they might not see during their day-to-day operations.

Andersen Airmen enjoy the Air Force Ball

The 64th annual Air Force Ball was held for personnel from Andersen in Tumon on Sep. 9. Each year, Andersen hosts the ball for Airmen to come and enjoy dancing, food and the company of fellow wingmen from around the base.

Emergency Response showcase abilities to Andersen families

Andersen's Emergency Management and Bio-environmental flight showcase their abilities to members of the Andersen Youth Center here, Sep. 8. Several agencies, to include the fire department and police force, came out to support the showcase for National Preparedness Month.