Cope North 2011 gets "aggressive"

Former NFL champion Herschel Walker speaks to Icemen about mental illness

Avalon Airshow kicks off in Australia, U.S. Air Force participates

One of the largest airshows in the Pacific officially opened today during a ceremony here March 1, 2011.The Honorable Richard Dalla-Riva, the Australian Minister for Manufacturing, Export and Trade, served as the official opener of the Avalon 2011 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and

Squadron marks 30 years of honoring fallen comrades

Members of the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, marked the thirtieth consecutive year of honoring their fallen brethren of STRAY 59 as two loadmasters from GOOSE 99 released a ceremonial wreath from the ramp of a MC-130H Combat Talon II here Feb. 26.Eight of the nine crew

Australian Defence Minister visits Avalon Airshow

So help me God

Service and community members from all different faiths joined together in prayer for this year's National Prayer Luncheon at the Loring Club at Kunsan Air Base Feb. 23.The event featured a special guest, the Air Force Deputy Chief of Chaplains Brig. Gen. David Cyr. He gave a sermon that focused on

KC-135 pilots "fly" on ground

The first known flight simulator was developed in 1909 and consisted of a seat mounted on a half-barrel with two wheels. Today's flight simulators are capable of training on all aspects of an operational mission. Senior Airman Clara Karwacinski tells us how flight simulation helps the KC-135

Aircrew flight equipment unit supports operations, wins big

 Pilots often receive all the glory for the missions they accomplish; however, if it weren't for the crews who ensure the aircraft and pilot's gear are safely equipped, those missions wouldn't be possible.The members of the 517th Aircrew Flight Equipment unit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in

31st RQS demonstrates readiness, capabilities during Rescue Fest

Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron hosted the second-annual Rescue Fest at Kadena Air Base's 31st RQS hangar, Feb. 26. The event was open to all service members and their families, and showcased the squadron's mission through demonstrations and activities.More than 1,000 guests attended the event

Kadena Airmen prepare for Balikatan