Demo team brings the thunder to Chitose Air Base

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a monument of technical precision, finesse and power. The roar of its afterburner draws hundreds of thousands of people to air shows throughout the world each year.On Aug. 8, the nine Airmen of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team stationed at Misawa Air Base

Pride of the Pack: Tech. Sgt. Rachel Staub

Unit:  8th Fighter WingDuties:  NCO in charge of military justice; assists commanders and first sergeants on the administration of military justiceHometown:  Melbourne, Fla.Hobbies:  Running, reading and anything that gets me outdoors ... especially watching sporting events Favorite music:  Anything

Logisticians come together for charity

Logistics personnel from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Japan Air Self Defense Force and American and Japanese logistics companies donated $800 in cash and food to the Gajumaru Family Home Jul. 19. Earlier that day, the 18th LRS and the National Defense Logistics and Transportation

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, 673d Air Base Wing unfurls flag

Air Force Col. Robert D. Evans officially assumed command of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's 673d Air Base Wing at Hangar 5, July 30. The 673d ABW combines part of the Elmendorf Air Force Base's 3rd Wing with the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Richardson to take over installation management functions of

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