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  • 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,

  • 30th Annual Frostbite Road Race runs well

    Nearly 7,000 runners and another 3,000 spectators braved the brisk winter air for the 30th Annual Frostbite Road Race here at Yokota Air Base, Jan. 16.The race affords a unique opportunity to develop the friendship between Team Yokota and its Japanese hosts, while the proceeds support a number of

  • Team Kadena kicks off local readiness exercise

    Team Kadena is participating in Beverly High 11-02, a Local Operational Readiness Exercise being held here through the end of the week. The LORE tests the base's ability to defend Japan and maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration hosted at Yokota

    Members from across Team Yokota gathered at the Taiyo Community Center on Jan. 13 to remember and celebrate the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The event included a play performed by members of Yokota High School's drama club and awards for poetry and picture contests.Col. Otto

  • Air Force officials automate active-duty assignment notifications

    Air Force officials are automating active-duty assignment notifications for Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below beginning Jan. 21. Airmen will receive an e-mail notification about their new assignments and have seven days to acknowledge their assignments through the Virtual Military

  • 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,