Out and About in Okinawa: Pottery Making

The society and customs of Okinawa, like those of its Asian neighbors, have survived thousands of years.  Although the island has changed over the years from an agrarian and trading culture to a modern business and tourism frontier, Okinawans still maintain many ancestral traditions. Photographers

3rd CMS at it again: Best in DoD

After being awarded the best field-level maintenance award in the small category only a few months ago at the Air Force level, the 3rd Component Maintenance Squadron is at it again, now named the best in the Department of Defense, topping all other military branches. "I am very proud of all the hard

Army Patriot Batteries stand ready to defend the Wolf Pack

If missile threats are detected in the skies near Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, one Army unit stands ready to be the first to respond.The mission of Army Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment is to protect the runway and the base from opposition tactical ballistic

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