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  • 51st Fighter Wing deemed "Excellent"

    As the word "Excellent" was read, members of the 51st Fighter Wing erupted into cheers and applause, celebrating the results of two years' preparation.After completing nine operational readiness exercises since the 2009 Operational Readiness Inspection, the 51st Fighter Wing gathered on Osan Air

  • Meteorologist turns "social worker" as SARC

    As a ROTC cadet, Brandon Alford had his first encounter with the serious subject of sexual assault when a friend confided in him about a prior incident. Alford was majoring in meteorology and Chinese, not social work, and he felt helpless not knowing what resources were available or what to do to be

  • Misawa Air Base baristas pay it forward

    Coffee shop patrons are accustomed to supporting their favorite baristas by throwing a buck or two into their tip jar.The baristas at the Mokuteki Café at Misawa Air Base, Japan, turned the tables, however, and have been doing the tipping.Watching the devastating aftermath of the 9.0 earthquake and

  • EOD 'takes charge' at Draughon Range

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron completed clearance procedures at Draughon Range here April 8, locating and rendering safe more than 30 unexploded munitions during their first range clearance mission since last month's devastating earthquake and

  • Airmen, base communities in Japan raise nearly $110,000 for relief efforts

    To date, Airmen and community members from Kadena, Misawa and Yokota air bases have donated nearly $110,000 and volunteered more than 19,000 community-service hours to assist with relief efforts after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and destructive tsunami hit Japan March 11, 2011. "The Airmen and base

  • Contracting Squadron wins multiple PACAF awards

    The 18th Contracting Squadron was presented the 2010 Pacific Air Force Outstanding Large Contracting Unit Award by Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, March 21.This award is presented to the most outstanding mission support squadron for its overall excellence during the past year and

  • Yokota celebrates cherry blossoms, hope with community

    For many, spring is a time for hope and rebirth. In the Far East, it's also when the world famous cherry blossoms trees are in full bloom.As a gesture of the hope that comes with spring, officials at Yokota Air Base invited the community to come on base April 9 and view the base's collection of the

  • 374th OSS weather flight keeps Yokota informed

    For many people, when they think of receiving weather information, they think of an overly excited meteorologist making weather jokes in front of a green screen early in the morning. For the Airmen assigned to the 374th Operations Support Squadron weather flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan,

  • Vehicle Operations drive RED FLAG-Alaska 11-1

    The 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepares for RED FLAG-Alaska by ensuring vehicles are in pristine condition to support the surge in people and equipment in need of transportation.Eielson Air Force Base plays host to RED FLAG-Alaska, an aerial combat training exercise, which attracts on