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  • Yokota Major receives Bronze Star

    A 730th Air Mobility Squadron officer was presented with a Bronze Star, for his meritorious achievements in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, during an award ceremony, here Feb. 24.Maj. Derek Harris, 730th AMS director of operations was presented with the fourth-highest combat award for the

  • Blacksmiths of the new age

    Throughout the history of armed conflict the blacksmith has had an important role. In today's military the role of the blacksmith is often played by those in the Metals Technology career field."We're today's blacksmiths," said Staff Sgt. Frank Ruckel, 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, metals

  • Elmendorf children lend a helping hand

    Approximately 1,000 pounds of paper, 3,000 pencils, 2,000 pens, 2,600 pieces of chalk and an abundant supply of other school supplies were sent out Feb. 26 to Camp Penich, Afghanistan. Once the supplies arrive they will then be hand delivered by the soldiers of the C Company 2nd Battalion, 503rd

  • Quake rattles Kadena; tsunami warning issued, then rescinded

    An earthquake struck this morning around 5:30 a.m. off the coast of Okinawa, 50 miles east-southeast of Naha. So far there are no reports of damage or injuries on base, nor any impact on the base's mission.The U.S. Geological Survey assessed the magnitude of the quake at 7.0 while the Japan

  • 31st Rescue Squadron opens doors to community

    It's not every day that you get to see inside the mission of a rescue squadron. Senior Airman Jennifer Herring shows us how the 31st Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base recently hosted an event that allowed the military community to do just that. For the broadcast story click here.

  • Logistical support to Antarctic science efforts wraps up

    The U.S. military concluded the 2009-2010 Operation Deep Freeze season Feb. 24, wrapping up a successful six months of logistical support to the U.S. Antarctic Program and National Science Foundation.The season began with a winter flying period that started Aug. 16, delivering advance teams and

  • JAAGA recognizes Airman for bilateral work

    A Japanese organization recently recognized a U.S. Airman for his work in fostering bilateral relationships. Master Sgt. Michael Wachob, 35th Maintenance Squadron, received an award from the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association during a ceremony Feb. 19. The Japan-America Air Force Goodwill

  • U.S., Thailand, Singapore to begin Cope Tiger 2010

    Aviation and ground units from the U.S. Air Force, the Royal Thai Air Force and Army, and the Republic of Singapore Air Force will participate in the Cope Tiger 2010 field training exercise in Thailand March 1-12.Cope Tiger is an annual, multilateral aerial large force exercise conducted in the