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  • 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

  • Police Week unites bilateral law enforcement, honors fallen officers

    Law enforcement agencies across the Air Force celebrate National Police Week, May 9 to 15, paying tribute to those in the law enforcement community who lost their lives while protecting and serving others. Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron observed the tradition throughout the week here,

  • Kadena sees mobility surge due to Iceland volcanic ash cloud

    It's not the quickest route, but when volcanic ash clouds are disrupting air traffic through much of Europe, sometimes you really do have to go west to get east.As a result of continued volcanic activity in Iceland, some Air Mobility Command aircraft are being re-routed through the Pacific on their