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  • Civic leaders get closer look at base

    For three days, dozens of civilian chief executive officers, company presidents and managers toured Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson as part of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference's Alaska visit.Monday through Wednesday, Air Force Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, Alaskan Command commander and Army

  • American Monk speaks to ROK, U.S. Airmen

    The 38th Fighter Group, Republic of Korea, recently invited a Buddhist monk to speak to the 8th Fighter Wing's and 38th FG's Airmen about the common ground between Zen and science and their harmony in modern society. The Buddhist monk, Musim, who is an American, gave his lecture in English to the

  • The river just knows: Healing waters flow for Arctic Warriors

    In the morning the waters of the Kenai River lapped gently against the bow of boats. The sky broke with sunlight as the fishermen prepared for the day.The fishing day for Alaska's section of project Healing Waters, an organization dedicated to inspir¬ing and helping veterans wounded physically or

  • Valiant Shield 2010 in photos

    Valiant Shield 2010, a joint field-training exercise focused on integrated training among U.S. forces, is currently underway near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, scheduled through Sept. 21. To view photos of U.S. Air Force Airmen participating in Valiant Shield 2010 click here. The 613th Air and

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Ryan Velarde

    Unit: 8th Civil Engineer SquadronDuties: Airman Dorm Leader, Bldg. 1511/1512Hometown: Houston, TexasHobbies: Softball/outdoor activities Favorite music: CountryFollow on: Spangdahlem, GermanyLast good movie you saw: "Unthinkable"Best thing you've done here: Visited the DMZ and SeoulReason for

  • Osan holds POW/MIA recognition events

    The Osan Air Force Sergeants Association chapter is sponsoring the National POW/MIA Recognition Day this year, with an entire week of events Sept. 13-17. There will be a myriad of demonstrations and events leading up to The National POW/MIA Recognition Day, culminating in a remembrance and memorial

  • Friendship festival strengthens relationship between base, community

    Members of Team Osan experienced Korean hospitality and engaged in a cultural exchange during the Songtan Chamber of Commerce's 7th annual Korean American Friendship Cultural Festival, Sept. 11 and 12.The two-day event was held in the Shinjang Shopping Mall, just outside the main gate.The themes for

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Misty Givens

    Unit: 8th Medical Support SquadronDuties: NCO in charge of information management, which includes being a client system administrator for the 8th Medical Group and the automated data processing equipment custodianHometown: Sacramento, Calif.Hobbies: Taekwondo, reading, listening to music, watching