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  • JTAC shot, keeps calling in critical close air support

    American heroes have shone time and time again during the war in Afghanistan, earning accolades from their branches of service and even the president of the United States, but most recently a joint terminal attack controller from the 817th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron proved it yet

  • PACAF commander ignites Air Force Ball ticket sales

    Gen. Gary North, commander Pacific Air Forces, kicked off ticket sales last week in the Courtyard of Heroes for the 64th Air Force Ball by buying ticket number 0001.This year's ball tickets are 2 x 3 inch commemorative collector's coin."I'm really looking forward to a night out celebrating our Air

  • Andersen prepares for earthquake exercise

    On Aug. 8, 1993, the island of Guam was rocked when a magnitude 8.0 earthquake, the largest ever recorded in the Mariana Arc region, devastated the small U.S. territory resulting in several injuries and moderate damage to structures and lifelines.Airmen here reflect on personal experience to prevent

  • Q&A with CMSAF

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy recently visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs had a chance to ask him questions on Air Force-wide issues. The following is a transcript of his interview:1. You were the Senior Enlisted Leader and Advisor at PACOM and

  • Fire department, medics respond to sim-aircraft crash

    Osan's fire department and base medics respond to a simulated C-130 Hercules aircraft crash Aug. 30, 2011, during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverley-Midnight 11-04. Exercises, such as this, test Osan's ability to survive and operate during war-time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photos/Tech. Sgt.

  • CES, LRS and MDG rushes grab and go

    Airmen from the 51st Medical Group along with Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron and 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to treat and transport patients during a mass casualty Aug. 30, 2011, during exercise Beverly-Midnight 11-04. Exercises, such as this, sharpen Osan's ability to

  • Mustang Airmen ready to fight and win tonight

    Airmen of the 51st Security Forces Squadron, along with base augmentees secure an entry control point while also scanning sectors of fire and performing radio checks Aug. 30, 2011, during exercise Beverly-Midnight 11-04. Exercises, such as this, sharpen Osan's ability to survive and operate during

  • Steak Team Mission provides "Wolf Pack" with hearty meal

    Three pallets carrying more than 2,800 pounds of steak from Texas-- more than 1,500 individual steaks -- arrived at Kunsan Air Base Aug. 18. The steaks, provided by Steak Team Mission, were cooked to order Aug. 25  and served until they ran out.The Steak Team Mission not only sent the meat, but

  • Annual Fear Factor challenge tests mind, body

    Servicemembers, dependents and civilians braved both blazing sun and torrential rain Aug. 27 at Andersen Air Force Base's Arc Light Memorial Park to determine one thing: is fear really a factor?Fear Factor is known for its outrageous stunts and truly vile challenges. Thanks to the creative minds at