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

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

2010 Osan English Camp begins

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