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  • Yokota Provides Support Following Massive Earthquake

    At approximately 2:50 pm local time, Yokota Air Base experienced an earthquake measuring 5.0 in magnitude here March 11. While no injuries were reported on base and damage to facilities was minor, other regions did not fare as well.The quake, measuring 8.9 in magnitude at its epicenter, and

  • Commercial aircraft diverted from Narita IAP to Yokota

    Several commercial aircraft have diverted to Yokota Air Base from Narita International Airport, after it closed in response to an earthquake that hit mainland Japan at 2:50 p.m. today."The 374th Airlift Wing is prepared and ready to assist during this time of crisis," said Col. Otto Feather, 374th

  • U.S., Thailand, Singapore begin Cope Tiger 2011

    Aviation and ground units from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, the Royal Thai Air Force and Army, and the Republic of Singapore Air Force will participate in Cope Tiger 2011, a field training exercise, in Thailand March 14 through 25. Cope Tiger is an annual, multilateral aerial large force

  • Deployed unit provides vital support mission to South Korea

    The first production A-10A Thunderbolt II was delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. in 1975, and its effectiveness and mission have not changed in the last 35 years.When flying, it still has one of the most distinct sounds for a two-engine turbine-propelled aircraft, and it's a sound

  • Avalon Airshow Wows Crowd

    Visitors got an up-close look at aircraft and military personnel when the Avalon 2011 Australian International Airshow opened its doors to the public here March 4-6, 2011.Several U.S. Air Force personnel participated in the event, one of the largest airshows in the world, as well as aircraft used

  • Avalon Airshow Wows Crowd

    Visitors got an up-close look at aircraft and military personnel when the Avalon 2011 Australian International Airshow opened its doors to the public here March 4-6, 2011.Several U.S. Air Force personnel participated in the event, one of the largest airshows in the world, as well as aircraft used

  • Space-A travel can provide a unique, rewarding experience

    Picture this: You pack your bags and make your way down to the Air Mobility Command passenger terminal only to hear over the public address system as you arrive, "Sorry folks, the mission to Hawaii has been delayed twelve more hours due to maintenance issues." It may be frustrating to hear that your