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  • Command Post unseen, unheard guardians of Misawa

    "We're here for the base, to watch out for and over," said Tech. Sgt. John Hamilton, 35th Fighter Wing Command Post at Misawa Air Base, Japan.The 35th FW/CP is a conduit of information. The office receives messages from all levels --from the top echelons at Headquarters U.S. Air Force and Department

  • Families receive assistance returning to Yokota

    Returning military dependents who had participated in the voluntary authorized departure program from Japan gathered for a briefing at the Yokota Air Base's Airman and Family Readiness Center April 21. The departures were a precautionary measure to help ensure the safety of U.S. citizens, and also

  • PACAF Airmen set sorties record

    A group of F-22 Raptors, their pilots and maintainers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron "Bulldogs" deployed to Kadena earlier this year to test their capabilities in a new environment -- setting records in the process.Now the last few jets are preparing to

  • Travel limitation policy for Japan rescinded

    The limitations recently placed on leave and travel to mainland Japan after the recent earthquake and tsunami for Kadena Air Base's 18th Wing personnel have been rescinded per Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander. "We have seen a change in circumstances since that time and the US Government

  • FAST defenders from Yokota keep fliers safe in Afghanistan

    A C-130 Hercules shuddered as it hit a clay runway in Afghanistan April 10. A pair of security forces Airmen, weighed down with body armor, weapons and pouches stuffed with ammunition, were the first two to step off the back ramp. Each took a side of the aircraft and watched as passengers and cargo

  • New CPR training wants you to switch your ABCs

    Most people who have gone through CPR training remember being taught the A-B-C's, or Airway-Breathing-Circulation method.The American Heart Association, however, is suggesting people change the sequence and switch to CAB, or Circulation-Airway-Breathing."Changing from ABC to CAB will save more

  • Wolf Pack celebrates ORI success

    The 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, celebrated the close of a very successful operational readiness inspection with a block party April 15. After having received an overall rating of "Excellent" from the Pacific Air Force's Inspector General, Col. John Dolan, 8th FW commander, authorized

  • COMPACAF thanks Team Yokota

    General Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, held an Airman's Call during his visit here Apr. 18, to discuss the efforts of all Airmen supporting Operation Tomodachi.The general expressed his gratitude to more than 650 Airmen in attendance for their hard work."I could not be prouder of the work