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  • A new way to go from Blue to Green

    While Airmen and new recruits at basic training still "cross into the blue," Airmen at Pacific Air Forces are looking for new ways to cross into the green - through reducing energy demands, increasing energy supplies and changing the culture.These methods form the three pillars of the Air Force's

  • 33rd Rescue Squadron crew earns MacKay Trophy

    "These things we do, that others may live." For Air Force rescue forces, these words are more than just a motto. They are the very fabric of the warrior ethos that rescue Airmen live by, the code that propels them to commit incredible acts of courage under the most trying circumstances. For four

  • Elmendorf Hazardous Material storage: Cautions for life

    In day-to-day life how many hazardous material items do you come contact with?The number might shock some people. Many items can be categorized as hazardous material especially if the person works on an Air Force flightline.From glue and solvents to petroleum products like gas, oil and other items

  • Saving lives: In the Heat of the moment

    In the events of September 11, 2001 the American people witnessed firsthand the responsibility and importance of firefighters.Whether they're working to keep the aircraft on the flightline safe, training in their firehouse, or demonstrating the importance of fire safety. Elmendorf firefighters are

  • South runway reopened, ready for operations

    Senior leaders here held a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 17 to commemorate the completion of the south runway repair project after roughly 18 months of construction.Brig. Gen. Phil Ruhlman, 36th Wing commander, wielded the ceremonial scissors, snipping the ribbon and certifying the runway is ready to

  • U.S., Vietnam conclude Pacific Angel mission

    U.S. and Vietnamese military personnel and non-governmental agencies concluded Pacific Angel 2010 during a ceremony here May 17 to recognize the joint and combined humanitarian assistance efforts provided to the Tan Thoi and Truong Thanh communities. Operation Pacific Angel 2010, which allowed more

  • U.S., Vietnam continue humanitarian efforts during Pacific Angel 2010

    After a week of working in 100 degree heat and 100 percent humidity, Vietnamese and U.S. personnel continue their humanitarian efforts in villages surrounding Can Tho as part of Pacific Angel 2010 scheduled here through May 15. Operation Pacific Angel is a joint and combined humanitarian assistance

  • Yokota welcomes new wing commander

    Lt. Gen. Edward Rice Jr., commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, presided over a change of command ceremony during which Col. Mark Hicks relinquished command of the 374th Airlift Wing to Col. Paul "Otto" Feather at Hangar 15, May 14.During his opening remarks General Rice commented that a