Yokota Airmen pave the way for IUID

Airmen stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, are the first in the Pacific Air Forces to begin using the new, asset marking and tracking system being implemented at U.S. Air Force installations around the world.Item Unique Identification is an asset identification method leveraged by the Department of

Misawa kicks off first ORE of the year

Reports of missile attacks, in-bound aircraft, and special operations forces penetration flood the Emergency Operations Center at Misawa Air Base, Japan, as the 35th Fighter Wing participates in its first Operational Readiness Exercise of the year. The base-wide exercise, scheduled Jan 23 to 27, is

Wolf Pack begins first exercise of 2011

Wolf Pack members reported for duty at approximately 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23, facing 32-degree temperatures, 15-knot winds and snow flurries to start Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Bulldog 11-01.The week-long peninsula wide exercise is the first for 2011 that will test 8th Fighter Wing Airmen and

Missing sailboat bound for Philippines found

The five missing boaters who left Guam on Jan. 6., bound for Cebu, Philippines have been located Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Chamorro standard time.The husband of one of the missing boaters was contacted by his wife via cell phone Sunday 1:30 p.m. He immediately called Rescue Coordination Center Guam and

Airmen participate in MOPP challenge

Wolf Pack Airmen from units across Kunsan Air Base lined up in the fitness center here with their mission oriented protective posture gear and individual protective equipment to participate in a MOPP challenge Jan. 20. "The purpose of the MOPP challenge was to test Airmen on their MOPP proficiency

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