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  • Japanese airmen sharpen skills at Red Flag-Alaska

    It's been a smooth ride at Red Flag-Alaska for participants from the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces, which has approximately 200 participants along with three C-130 Hercules, an E-767 Airborne Warning and Control System and two KC-767 refuelers at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, according to Col.

  • Team Alaska heading to Air Mobility Command Rodeo

    After several months of preparation, the time has finally come for Team Alaska from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to showcase their air mobility and combat skills at this year's Air Mobility Command Rodeo, which kicks off  July 23 and runs until July 29 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Rodeo

  • New fire suit tested by Kunsan Airmen

    Airmen from Kunsan Air Base's 8th Civil Engineer Squadron's explosive ordnance disposal flight and emergency management flight, along with the 8th Medical Operations Squadron's bioenvironmental engineering flight, participated in a final field evaluation of the Joint Firefighter's Integrated

  • 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