Reservist represents PACAF during Air Force Marathon

A Reservist assigned to the 477th Fighter Group was selected along with three others to represent Pacific Air Forces during the Air Force Marathon September 18. "I was pretty excited to be selected," said Staff Sgt. Jose Garza, 477th Maintenance Squadron low observable technician. "But I would have

8th IS Airman selected as Outstanding Airman of the Year

An Airman assigned to the 8th Intelligence Squadron here was recently selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of Year for 2010, a distinction that recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted personnel for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Staff Sgt.

Arctic Thunder 2010

Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Melody Bedtke

Unit: Deployed to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron /14th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit here, from the 35th AMXS/14th AMU, Misawa Air Base, JapanDuties: F-16 dedicated crew chiefHometown: Chickamauga, Ga.Hobbies: Traveling to new places and meeting new peopleFavorite music: The Beatles

Air Force vice chief of staff visits Andersen

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Carrol "Howie" Chandler stopped here Aug. 2 - 4 to see firsthand how the 36th Wing furthers regional security in the Pacific theater.General Chandler was joined on his trip by Pacific Air Forces Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Douglas Owens, himself a 36th Wing commander

Advanced Rider Track doesn't cut corners to teach riders turning techniques

Motorcycle riders on Guam itching to turn corners at realistic speeds, but in an environment conducive to learning what their bike can and can't handle, got a real treat during Advanced Rider Track Day on the Andersen flightline July 27.Eighty percent of motorcycle mishaps occur on corners, and 92

Wolf Pack treats children from local orphanage to day of fun

Wolf Pack volunteers invited children from a local orphanage to the base and treated them to a day of fun and activities July 24.More than 64 children from the Il Mag Won Orphanage were treated to activities such as Humvee and fire truck static displays, a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog, swimming in

Kadena SFS trains in high risk response

Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron recently participated in High Risk Response Training.The course gives Airmen classroom and hands-on training similar to Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training. Kadena broadcaster Tech. Sgt. Renee Crisostomo and photojournalists Staff Sgts. Jason

35th AMXS, always there to help a falcon into the nest

Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Rebecca Gomez

Unit: 8th Fighter WingDuties: Client support technician for Wing Staff Agencies (computer, phones, radios and video-teleconferences)Hometown: Chicago, Ill.Hobbies: Softball, running, kayaking, just being outdoors Favorite music: Anything but death metal and technoFollow on: Hickam AFB, Hawaii Last