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  • Buddy Wing brings Kunsan, ROKAF Airmen closer

    U.S. and Korean airmen recently participated in a "Buddy Wing" exercise at Kunsan Air Base designed to exchange common flying procedures and build trust between their two nations July 19-21.The exercise offered the 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilots from RAF Lakenheath, England, and

  • Environmental survey keeps jets in air, birds at bay

    After completing a mission essential flight supporting the "Wolf Pack" mission, a pilot with the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, comes in on his final approach to land his F-16 Fighting Falcon on the base's legendary runway.As he extends the landing gear and completes his necessary

  • Airmen participate in 'Hawaii five-0' filming

    Ten Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, got the opportunity to participate as "Hawaii Five-0" filmed a portion of an upcoming episode at the 15th Wing July 20.These Airmen, who were doing their regular, day-to-day jobs on set, now have a chance of being in the final shot."It was

  • Post-disaster energy conservation campaign goes on at Yokota

    With energy conservation efforts still an extremely important concern for both Yokota and the country of Japan following the Tohoku earthquake March 11, base personnel and residents are reminded of its importance, as well as of ways they can contribute to help save, especially during the peak load

  • Maj. Gen. Byers visits Yokota's civil engineers during PACAF tour

    Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer, hosted an Airman's Call July 12 at the Taiyo Community Center here for all members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron at Yokota Air Base to discuss initiatives pertaining to their career fields.These topics ranged from the Airmen's living and

  • 374th CES keeps Yokota afloat

    Amidst torrential showers and the threat of a tropical cyclone nearby, members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron worked together July 18-20 to provide storm damage preparation measures at Yokota Air Base, Japan.Airmen from the 374th CES operations flight scouted the base for flood-prone areas,

  • Kunsan "Wolf Pack" participates in Warrior Run

    Members of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, participated in a Warrior Run July 19.Col. Scott Pleus, 8th Fighter Wing commander, led the run followed by members from all groups from across the base. Nearly 1,000 participants ran approximately 2.6 miles. The formation run was held to

  • Civil engineers provide Okinawa families 'exceptional' homes

    Finding a home at a new assignment location is often a cause of stress for many military families, and more so for those who have exceptional family members.The 718th Civil Engineer Squadronat Kadena Air Base is working to relieve some of that stress for exceptional families.The 718th CES currently

  • Kadena spouse named first PACAF Key Spouse of the Year

    On June 20, Joanna Urban received recognition from the commander of Pacific Air Forces, the PACAF manpower and personnel section and 18th Wing leadership, for her unwavering dedication to the mission and families of the 18th Security Forces Squadron. Col. Corey J. Martin, 18th Wing vice commander,