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  • Kadena RAPCON reverts to Japanese control

    On April 1, 1945 the United States military assumed control of Okinawa's airspace. On March, 30, 2010, control of the skies around this Pacific island officially returned to the Japanese government.In an historic ceremony at the site of the new Naha Radar Approach Control Facility, the U.S. military

  • April fools shenanigans, keeping morale high

    "Ah, what is this?" exclaims an Airman as he opens the door to his office to see a sea of balloons April 1. The history of April Fool's Day dates back to 1582 with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX. The Gregorian calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from April to January

  • 65th Anniversary of Battle of Okinawa

    Sixty-five years ago this week, over 100,000 artillery shells, rockets, and mortars blasted the Okinawan coastline from approximately modern-day Torii Station to Camp Lester. United States ships and aircraft saturated the area with fire and metal, landing as many as 25 rounds on every 100 square

  • Drug Demand Reduction Program: Don't play Russian roulette with your career

    Using illegal drugs is an effective way to end your Air Force career.Kenneth White, the Elmendorf Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager, said the Air Force has a zero tolerance policy in place for people who abuse drugs. In his 10 years working in the base drug program, he has seen many careers

  • Arctic Medics complete million push-up challenge

    In about three and a half months, 425 Arctic Medics have accumulated more than a million push-ups to reach a unit goal.In an effort to improve PT scores and build camaraderie, 3rd Medical Group leadership posed the 100-day million push-up challenge, and medics began logging their progress Dec.

  • Hawaii Honors Fallen War Heroes

    The Hawaii State Senate and House of Representatives convened an afternoon joint session here to award the Hawaii Medal of Honor to recognize military service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Among the 28 servicemembers posthumously awarded the medal was U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Roslyn

  • Commander flies C-17

    Col. Thomas Bergeson, 3rd Wing commander and F-22 Raptor pilot, was behind the controls of a C-17 Globemaster III for the first time March 26, flying with the 517th Airlift Squadron here. "It's an honor to be able to fly with the premier airlift squadron in the Pacific and see the awesome