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  • CDC staff cares for Yokota's children through adversity

    Many local businesses have been affected by the events of March 11, but Yokota Air Base's child development centers are pulling together to keep their operations as normal as possible for the families remaining here.Combined, the Yume and Kibo CDCs have lost a total of 24 staff members and 75

  • 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