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  • 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

  • Wolf Pack remembers Sept. 11 events

    A quiet and somber crowd gathered here early Sept. 10 to remember the events in America Sept. 11, 2001, and pay tribute to those who lost their lives that day.Airmen representing firefighters, law enforcement and emergency medical services, among official guests and other Wolf Pack members, attended

  • 613th AOC provides key communication link during Valiant Shield exercise

    The 613th Air and Space Operations Center here will serve as the command and control hub for Air Force, Navy and Marine aircraft participating in exercise Valiant Shield 10, scheduled near Guam, Sep. 12 though 21. Valiant Shield is a joint field-training exercise focused on integrated training among