Alaska F-22 AIB on recess

The Accident Investigation Board for the Alaska-based F-22 Raptor crash recessed, Jan. 14, per the direction of Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander. The board will resume when weather conditions allow further recovery operations of the crash site located near Cantwell, Alaska. Capt. Jeff

Fitness specialists focus on fitness, fun

The Air Force has become more fitness centric in recent years, encouraging Airmen to become physically fit and live healthier. Airmen who staff the fitness center here are trained and eager to help patrons meet fitness goals.Baker Field House is full of fitness opportunities. The facility has more

Kunsan medics train with Army for evacuation missions

Approximately 40 Airmen from the 8th Medical Group participated in medical evacuation training here Jan. 19. The Airmen also trained with U.S. Army medics and pilots from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade at Camp Humphreys.The 8th MDG Airmen, which mainly consisted of flight surgeons, doctors, nurses

Japan Minister of Defense visits Kadena

18 LRS nabs PACAF Daedalian Award and 7 individual awards

The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron was recently  awarded the 2010 PACAF Daedalian Major General Warren R. Carter Logistics Effectiveness Award. This award is bestowed on the best logistics readiness squadron for its impact on mission accomplishment and overall logistics excellence during the past

AST: takeoffs are optional but safe landing are mandatory

When it comes to ensuring safe arrival of aircraft, whether military or civilian, a select breed of Airman is required for this crucial mission to go off without a hitch.Airmen from the 35th Communications Squadron Airfield Systems Shop install, remove, relocate and modify meteorological, navigation

Osan Airmen visit Korean orphanage

Airmen have many volunteer opportunities throughout their Air Force career. One such opportunity here is volunteering at the local orphanages through the base chapel. Every month the chapel offers 20 Airmen a chance to share their time with children at orphanages in Suwon, Cheonan Songton and

Kadena Airmen perform in Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue is a show for Airmen, by Airmen. While the show's high-energy music and audience interaction creates lasting memories for the crowd, the memories gained by the Airmen who perform in Tops In Blue can also last a lifetime.  This is especially true for two Kadena Air Base Airmen who have

Team Kadena demonstrates capabilities during life-like exercise

Team Kadena recently participated in Beverly High 11-02, a Local Operational Readiness Exercise, which tested units with scenarios that gauged their ability to react and respond to different situations and bas emergencies.In one scenario Jan. 19, Kadena's firefighters, security forces and flight

Hickam aircrew maximizes training in Guam

It took 23 passes over designated drops zones and a 12-hour tactical duty day of training to finish a single day of airdrop training in Guam.An aircrew from the 535th Airlift Squadron from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, dropped four training pallets, five container delivery system bundles,