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  • McMullen departs, Smith arrives as 3rd Wing's new commander

    The Alaskan Command commander passed the colors of the 3rd Wing to a new leader in a ceremony Aug. 26 at Hangar 1.Hundreds of service members, family and friends gathered to say goodbye to Air Force Col. John McMullen, as he departed for his next assignment at the 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air

  • Chief Roy talks to JBER Airmen: Joint efforts important

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy emphasized the importance of working together in joint environments during a visit to Joint Base-Elmendorf-Richardson earlierthis week before heading north Tuesday to Eielson Air Force Base.While at JBER, Roy spoke at Hangar 5 to the hundreds of Airmen

  • South Pole Airdrop Delivers Critical Medical Supplies in Total Darkness

    Operation Deep Freeze's 2011-2012 season began with late-winter flying operations, known as WINFLY, a short 10 days ago. Yet, already the military's support capabilities are being put to the test. A C-17 Globemaster III, forward-based with the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Christchurch,

  • Mustangs defend off opposing forces

    Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron along with base augmentees enagae members of the oposing force during a small arms attack Sep. 01, 2011 during exercise Beverly-Midnight 11-04. Exercises such as this test Osan's ability to survive and operate during a war-time constraint. (U.S. Air Force

  • Non-judicial punishment helps maintain good order, discipline

    Non-judicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline. It also promotes positive behavioral changes among service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. An Article

  • Kunsan Airman wins Air Force IDEA cash

    An Airmen from the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron's vehicle management flight was awarded an Air Force IDEA program cash award of $1,875 here Aug. 30 for implementing a new process to save the Air Force money and increase the mission-capable rates for all vehicles on base.His idea was to add a

  • Kadena fun run provides relief to Minot flood victims

    No stranger to water-related emergencies, Team Kadena gathered at the Risner Fitness Center today for a 5k fundraiser to help Airmen and their families affected by recent flooding at Minot Air Force Base, N.D.More than 130 Shogun Warriors traversed the 3.1-mile course in a show of support for their

  • K-9 unit sniffs out threat during exercise

    Staff Sgt. Damien Mills, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his military working dog "Milo" perform vehicle searches Aug. 29, 2011, during exercise Beverley-Midnight 11-04. Exercises, such as this, test Osan's ability to survive and operate during war-time constraints.