Kunsan SFS exercises baton tactics

Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron train on proper ways to use the expandable baton here Sept. 26.All security forces members are trained to use non-lethal force to defend themselves. The expandable baton is just one of the tools at their disposal. Expandable batons are specifically used to

AFCE Structural Assessment team evaluates Wake runway

A two-man team from the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., visited Wake Island Airfield recently to evaluate the condition and load-carrying capacity of the runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking areas. Capt. Vincent Bongioanni, Airfield Pavement Evaluation

Medical walk-ins welcome at Pacific Angel--Timor Leste

Com Primary School is one of two locations hosting Operation Pacific Angel, a health service outreach operation that will provide free medical care to the people of Timor Leste Sept. 19-23.A contingent of 13 U.S. military servicemembers and four Falenti Falintil-Forças de Defesa de Timor-Leste

DoDEA director visits Andersen schools

The faculty, parents and students of Andersen schools opened up to some new Department of Defense Education Activity initiatives and ideas during an instructional visit here Sept. 20. Marilee Fitzgerald, DoDEA acting director, visited Andersen schools to observe classrooms, introduce new ideas, meet

Gunsan medical leadership teams tour Kunsan

Executive leadership teams from Wonkwang University Medical Center and Gunsan Medical Center toured here Sept. 24. Wonkwang University and Gunsan Medical Center's leadership teams were invited by the 8th Medical Group commander and leadership to tour the base.The Republic of Korea Air Force briefed

Andersen embraces energy awareness month

The first of October marks the beginning of National Energy Awareness Month, an effort to underscore how integral energy is to our national prosperity, security and environmental well-being. In commemoration of the campaign, the 36th Wing is kicking off a month of clean energy events and

Kadena Fun Run supports Special Olympians

Showing appreciation to our retired veterans

Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing hosted Retiree Appreciation Day for retired servicemembers near Kunsan AB here Sept. 24.The event was held at the Base Exchange entrance. Retirees and their families enjoyed refreshments and were offered various services like blood pressure checks, cholesterol

Passing on the buck: New era of safety excellence

Wing safety has always been a very important factor in overall mission success, especially when it comes to ground safety.Ground safety is tasked with ensuring the mass majority of the base adheres to their respective safety guidelines and are involved in the reporting process if and when a mishap

Former Yokota Airman returns for a blast from the past

Yokota Air Base has gone through some major changes in the past 35 years. Tim Roberts and his wife, Margaret, had the chance to visit memory lane September 21 and see the changes for themselves.Mr. Roberts was a Captain stationed here as a dental officer from August 1973 to 1976.The Wing Historian