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  • Elmendorf honors fallen airmen: College classroom opened at dormitory

    A college classroom in the Elmendorf dormitory's Wired Café was dedicated to fallen Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Bowles May 18.Sergeant Bowles was killed in action last year by an Improvised Explosive Device in Afghanistan.The small room centrally located between the dormitories was built to

  • Slideshow: Good Neighbor English Camp wraps up at Osan

    A graduation ceremony at Osan Middle School May 20 recognized 23 students from 22 schools in the Pyeongtaek area who attended this year's English Camp program at Osan, which matches Korean students with host U.S. families for three days of educational and cultural immersion.Fifty-nine students and

  • Eielson undergoes inspection fully prepared

    The combined operational readiness inspection with the 354th Fighter Wing and the 168th Air Refueling Wing began Monday and ends today. Both wings worked together to prove they are expeditionary combat ready to execute operations as a total force team. Airmen from the Iceman and Guardian wings began

  • Misawa Airmen stand down: Safety campaigns provides awareness to Airmen

    Since January, 22 Airmen have died in what could have been prevented. As part of the Air Force's Wingman Stand Down 2010, missions will be halted May 21 as Airmen seek methods of preventing suicides and private motor vehicle accidents by strengthening wingmen relationships.While on the cusp of the

  • Airmen prep JASDF F-15 pilots for air-to-air refueling

    The United States Air Force has pioneered and mastered the art of air-to-air refueling and has assisted many partner nations in learning this tremendous force multiplier over the years. Here in Japan, Kadena Airmen have been training Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15 pilots since 2003 and this month

  • AFGSC commander gets close-up look at deployed bomber operations

    Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visited here May 13-16 to assess ongoing bomber operations and meet with deployed Airmen.Although bombers have rotated through Guam continuously since March 2004, the nation's B-2s and B-52s have been aligned under Air Force Global

  • 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