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  • 36th MRS and HSC-25 train together for future relief efforts

    The 36th Mobility Response Squadron and the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE partnered together to conduct a joint field training exercise to foster a better working relationship Oct. 13, at Northwest Field."The 36th Mobility Response Squadron and other units under the command of the 36th

  • Yokota Airmen participate in Low-Cost, Low-Altitude training drops

    Yokota Airmen used new Low-Cost, Low-Altitude training to practice new airdrop techniques at the Fuji Drop Zone Oct. 7.Yokota's Airmen were supported by Army personnel from the Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems from Natick, Mass. PM FSS provided the training equipment and technical

  • Max Thunder roars at Kwangju

    Flight sorties consisting of integrated U.S. and ROK Air Force aircraft and Airmen began here Oct. 18 as the focal point of Max Thunder 10-02.Max Thunder, a bilateral training exercise designed to demonstrate interoperability between U.S. and ROK military forces on the peninsula, kicked off Oct. 15

  • One month of construction means years of change for a small island

    Eighteen Air Force civil engineers and Navy Seabees spent 41 days on the outer islands of Yap, Micronesia, remodeling and rebuilding a high school that desperately needed their help, as part of Operation Pacific Unity, a humanitarian civil engineering effort finishing Sep. 22. "The buildings needed

  • Kadena 'dresses up' for Halloween festivities

    Halloween is quickly approaching, and with the night of costumes and candy coming, everyone is reminded that safety is the key. "Safety is everyone's responsibility," said Tech. Sgt. Peter Stamatakos, of Kadena AB police services. "It's a wing effort to ensure it stays a safe and happy

  • The Engine Mafia

    Propulsion flight Airmen perform tasks that enable F-15s to fly for three years before needing an engine overhaul. More than 200 engines are maintained by this unit.

  • Week-long review streamlines performance-report process

    Team Osan is bringing change to the performance reporting process, thanks to a recent week-long Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Rapid Improvement Event.Subject matter experts from across the wing gathered with a goal of streamlining the Enlisted Performance Report and Officer

  • Joint medical maintenance team saves lives

    Housed in the basement of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson DoD/VA Joint Venture Hospital, the Medical Equipment Repair Center services a $36 million inventory of lifesaving medical equipment.Air Force Master Sgt. Margaret Cooper heads a team of 11 highly trained biomedical equipment technicians

  • Late night host opens Air Force recruiting site

    "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno opened the newest military recruiting station in Wasilla Oct. 9, 2010.The king of late-night TV watched as 13 locals took the enlistment oath as part of the Air Force Reserve recruiting station's grand opening.Leno's appearance is part of the Reserve's ongoing effort to

  • JBER: One team, one fight, ready for anything

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson met the milestone of Full Operational Capability, Friday, as mandated by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure law.FOC means JBER has merged installation management functions and assets to become the sole provider of support, services and a home to more than 40,000