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  • C-17s vital to aeromedical community in Pacific

    Each C-17 Globemaster III flight out of Hickam in which tons of cargo are loaded, delivered and off loaded to a customer in some corner of the Pacific, deserves the crew's undivided attention to detail. However, when the cargo is a servicemember clinging to life, the crew's awareness can become even

  • Domestic violence is more than physical abuse

    Domestic violence is one of the most prominent forms of violence in the world, according to The American Bar Association's Commission on Domestic Violence . . . it's also been identified as a significant problem here at Kadena. Kadena receives the highest amount of domestic violence referrals in

  • 27th EFS ends tour, takes training back to the mainland

    The 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Langley Air Force Base, Va., is redeploying after four months here in support of the Theater Security Package mission. The 12 F-22 Raptors will head back to the 1st Fighter Wing, along with the more than 289 personnel that seamlessly integrated into the

  • PACAF commander visits Misawa Air Base

    Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brooke McLean, PACAF command chief, arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2010, to spend a couple of days visiting the base and talking with Airmen. The trip provided an opportunity for the PACAF leaders to gain a better

  • Wolf Pack hosts open house, Gunsan Appreciation Day

    More than 3,600 people attended the 2010 Kunsan Air Base Open House and Gunsan Appreciation Day here Oct. 1.The event was intended to foster a positive working relationship with the local population and civic leaders; to foster the U.S. Air Force's, U.S. Army's and Republic of Korea Air Force's

  • Family of Warriors

    As I watched on during a recent POW-MIA ceremony here, I was struck by the uniqueness of our joint base community. The blustery Friday afternoon was punctuated by the roar of Harleys as Vietnam vets arrived at the ceremony carrying the U.S. flag. Wreath bearers were crisp and disciplined, clad in

  • Pacific Strike 2010: exercise tests air support capability

    A training exercise held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord recently might have only involved 10 Soldiers and Airmen, a tent and a couple of vehicles, but what it demonstrated might change how Air Force and Army units conduct close air support.According to I Corps' Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sam Ngaropo,