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  • Approximately 300 Airmen and six Japan Air Self Defense Force liaison officers are participating in the bilateral command post exercise Keen Edge 07 here. The 13th Air Force is conducting its part of the annual weeklong joint bilateral exercise to increase combat readiness and interoperability with the JASDF. The U.S. Forces Japan-led exercise is design-ed to deter aggression, ensure the defense of Japan and protect common interests with in the Pacific Region.

    Keen Edge forges bilateral cooperation

    Approximately 300 Airmen and six Japan Air Self Defense Force liaison officers are participating in the bilateral command post exercise Keen Edge 07 here. The 13th Air Force is conducting its part of the annual weeklong joint bilateral exercise to increase combat readiness and interoperability with the JASDF. The U.S. Forces Japan-led exercise is
  • KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman Christian House, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, takes a sample of liquid oxygen to test its smell. If the liquid oxygen gives off a foul odor, the oxygen or the tank itself is bad. This is done every time an oxygen cart is serviced. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Kelly Timney)

    18th LRS Fuels Management Flight awarded back-to-back recognition

    When the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight won the 2005 Raymond H. Gross Award for Best Fuels Management Operation in Pacific Air Forces, they tried to think of ways to improve their already exceptional program. They found a way when they won the award for the second year in a row, making them the only fuels management

  • 33rd RQS, Navy participate in joint helo training

     Members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron and the Navy's Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Fourteen tested each other's capabilities by practicing search and rescue tactics during a joint combat search and rescue exercise Jan. 29 to Feb. 1. The purpose of the four-day training exercise was to compare rescue tactics between the two branches and learn
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16D Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 18th Fighter Squadron takes off from the flightline here for a training mission on Feb.8. The 18th Fighter Squadron conducts air operations for combat-ready F-16 aircraft and provides close air support, forward air control (airborne), battlefield air interdiction, and offensive counter air. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    Arctic Falcons

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Senior Airman Amanda Debkowski, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, watches on as F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approach the End of Runway crew here on Feb. 8. The crew is responsible for arming all weapons and making sure the aircraft is ready for flight. The F-16 is assigned to the 18th Fighter Squadron. The 18th Fighter Squadron conducts air operations for combat-ready F-16 aircraft and provides close air support, forward air control (airborne), battlefield air interdiction, and offensive counter air. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    Armed and Ready

  • HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- An F-22 sits on the ramp here Feb. 8, 2007, while on its way to Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 27th Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Va. are deploying 12 F-22s and more than 250 personnel overseas for the first time to Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Perez)

    F-22s head to Kadena AB, Japan

  • The first of 12 F-22 Raptors lands for a brief layover Feb. 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The F-22s and more than 250 Airmen from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va., are bound for Kadena Air Base, Japan, for the aircaft's first overseas operational deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo)

    F-22A begins first overseas deployment

    The U.S. Air Force is deploying 12 F-22A Raptors and more than 250 personnel from the 27th Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Va., to Kadena Air Base, Japan. The mission, in support of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package in the Western Pacific, is the first overseas deployment for the Air Force's newest fighter. A

  • AMC terminal streamlines check-in process

    As part of Air Force Smart Operations 21, members from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron here saw the need to streamline the check-in process and have recently added a second security gate. With the addition of a second gate, travelers can now check in for flights an hour later than usual. According to Master Sgt. Justin Sturn, 733rd AMS passenger
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea Jan. 30, 2007 -- Brig. Gen. Marke Gibson, Seventh Air Force vice commander, learns about the Wolf's ACE In The Hole non-alcoholic lounge Jan. 30 from Col. Jeff "Wolf" Lofgren and Airman 1st Class Cory Boatwright. This was Gen. Gibson's first look at the Wolf Pack mission and the completed bed down of F-117 Nighthawk Follow-on Forces from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Col. Lofgren is commander of the 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack."(Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darnell Cannady)

    Seventh AF vice sees Wolf Pack mission, F-117 integration

    Getting an up-close look at the Wolf Pack mission, the Seventh Air Force vice commander toured Kunsan Jan. 30 to get a better understanding of how Kunsan members Defend the Base, Accept Follow-on Forces and Take the Fight North. Brig. Gen. Marke Gibson, second-in-command at the numbered air force, arrived to a typical Wolf Pack greeting with hand
  • Two F-22A Raptors taxi down the runway. A squadron of F-22 Raptors is scheduled to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Package in the Western Pacific in early 2007. This will be the first overseas deployment for the Air Force's newest fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ben Bloker)

    F-22 scheduled for first overseas deployment

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