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  • Guardsmen, reservists find exercise in Thailand rewarding

    During these tough economic times, it might be difficult to believe that some Americans are putting the well-being of strangers before their own jobs. At Cope Tiger 2010, that is precisely what is happening as Reservists and Guardsmen take time away from their civilian jobs to participate in the

  • Cope Tiger 2010 in photos

    Approximately 500 total force Airmen, along with members from the Royal Thai Air Force and Army, as well as the Republic of Singapore Air Force, are in Thailand participating in exercise  Cope Tiger March 1-12. To view photos highlighting the exercise click hereCope Tiger enhances combined readiness

  • General Order No. 1 bans intoxicating substances

    The use of any intoxicating substances other than alcohol, caffeine, tobacco or lawfully-used prescription medications has been banned here and throughout bases in the Pacific.This ban is the result of reports of PACAF Airmen being involved with the use of Salvia and the intoxicant "spice," there

  • Revved up, ready to go

     Imagine having the opportunity everyday to go work on a $10.8 million piece of equipment. That's how much one of Elmendorf's F-22 Raptor F-119-PW-100 engines is worth and the Airmen and contractors at the 3rd Component Maintenance Squadron's Propulsion Flight work diligently throughout the year to

  • '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