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  • 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

  • Post Office tests contingency operations capabilities

    Personnel from the Yokota Post Office set up a contingency post office to test the agency's warfighting capabilities by utilizing their mail contingency kit at the Yujo Community Center here Feb. 22.Master Sgt. Victor Negron, 374th Communications Squadron postmaster, said the purpose of the CPO is

  • Key Resolve exercise begins at Osan

    Key Resolve, a U.S. and Republic of Korea forces training exercise, began here Feb. 28. The combined exercise involves more than 2,300 U.S. forces and nearly 10,000 ROK forces, and is geared towards maintaining the readiness of the Combined Forces Command staff and components. The primary focus of

  • New Honor Guardsmen strive for perfection

    Several Airmen took part in a week-long training program Feb. 22 to 25 in order to officially become Eielson Honor Guardsmen. The United States Air Force Honor Guard training program challenges Airmen to strive for perfection throughout the execution of basic movements. Trainers spend the entire

  • U.S. Air Force participates in Australia's Avalon Airshow

    At the invitation of the Government of Australia, the United States military will be represented at the Australian International Airshow 2011 held at Avalon Airport, Victoria, Australia, from March 1 through 6. A cross-section of U.S. military aircraft and equipment are scheduled to be on static

  • Medical group wins Air Force awards

    When a loved one has to go to the hospital, everyone expects quality care. The heart monitor should work, the food should be nutritious, the staff concerned and well-trained.Patients and family members aren't in any mood to know how all this happens, but the behind-the-scenes work is critical.At the

  • Strengthening Japanese and U.S. friendships through exercise

    Practicing emergency management on base is one thing.  Practicing outside the gate in a foreign land -- priceless.Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing teamed with their host nation's emergency responders for a Misawa City major accident exercise Feb. 23, 2011, at Misawa City's fishing port.The scenario