'Warthogs' take flight at Cope Tiger

Flying operations for the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs participating in Cope Tiger 2010 kicked-off with a four-ship training mission here March 4.Cope Tiger is a multilateral, combined and joint command post and field training exercise involving the United States, Thailand and Singapore. This year's takes

Airmen conduct community event in Thailand

U.S., Thai and Singaporean airmen joined together March 4 to provide medical, dental and optometry care to local Thai residents here as part of Cope Tiger 2010. Cope Tiger, conducted this year March 1 to 12 from both Korat and Udon Thani Royal Thai Air Force Bases in Thailand, is a multilateral

Yokota participates in joint, bilateral training

374th Airlift Wing personnel and aircraft participated in joint, bilateral training at Kadena Air Base Feb. 22.The training was designed to enhance aircrew exposure to Large Force Exercises, inter-flying with different aircraft, air-to-air counter tactics and defensive maneuvering. The training gave

American Red Cross Yokota dedicates children's waiting room at dental clinic

U.S. military personnel at Yokota Air Base gathered at the dental clinic for the dedication of the children's waiting room, hosted by the American Red Cross Yokota, Feb. 26.Two volunteers spent more than 300 hours cleaning up the furniture, painting murals, getting a TV installed and adding toys for

Remembering Iwo Jima and its importance to strategic airpower

From March 1 through March 4, more than 120 retirees, veterans and their families visited Andersen Air Force Base as part of their trip to Iwo Jima in remembrance of the 65th anniversary of the battle there.While on Andersen Air Force Base these visitors learned about the history of Andersen AFB and

MUNS conducts ATSO training

Thai, U.S. airmen conduct personnel airdrop training

Airmen from the U.S. and Royal Thai Air Forces conducted personnel airdrop training from a C-17 Globemaster III here March 3 as part of Cope Tiger 2010.More than 60 qualified jumpmasters from the U. S. Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force Parachute Team completed three separate jumps near

Warriors run to fitness

A new program recently implemented here is changing the mindset of more than 40 airmen by teaching them to use rigorous exercise to meet their fitness goals.Warrior Run was designed to ensure airmen at Yokota are prepared to meet and exceed Air Force fitness standards by requiring them to meet

Bilateral training hones U.S., JASDF capabilities

Aircraft took to the skies to practice defending Okinawa from simulated enemies during joint bilateral training here Feb. 22-26.The training involved a variety of aircraft from the Navy, Marines, Army, and Japanese Air Self Defense Force and was aimed at training personnel for joint planning and

Thousands helped as Pacific Angel ends in Philippines

Operation Pacific Angel 10-1 officially ended Feb. 22 after seven days of civic assistance projects here that provided medical care to nearly 14,000 patients, veterinary care to more than 3,300 animals, and new classrooms for approximately 480 local children.Operation Pacific Angel is a joint and