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  • Misawa hosts Japanese blood drive

    Aomori Blood Bank officials recently held a blood drive on Misawa Air Base for Americans to donate to the Japanese registry. The drive was unique in that the Aomori Blood Bank brought a mobile van to the base, capable of drawing blood from five people at a time. "This is the first time we've been able to have Americans donate with the Japanese
  • William C. Anderson shares breakfast with several Airmen Jan. 20 during his visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. As assistant secretary of the Air Force, Mr. Anderson heads three division departments that deal at the policy level with Air Force facility and logistical issues. The department's responsibilities include installations, military construction, base closure and realignment; environment, safety and occupational health issues; and all logistical matters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer)

    Service secretaries visit Guam to analyze joint basing status

    William C. Anderson, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics, and his Navy counterpart, B J Penn, traveled to Guam to analyze the status of joint basing and future Guam development. Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Bice accompanied the assistant secretaries as the newly appointed executive director of

  • PACAF reaches to Cambodia

    The Pacific Air Forces International Health Specialist team left here Jan. 9 for a medical mission in Cambodia to conduct a Humanitarian Civic Assistance and Subject Matter Expert Exchange. After a long ride, the team arrived in Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh, two days later and met with U.S. Embassy personnel to in-process before continuing with
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --The Tops in Blue world tour 2006 performs "what's love?" in Eielson AFB's Theatre on Jan. 12. Their performance ushers in lively show tunes, country love, old time favorites, and today's hits in a classic fashion. The Air Force's Expeditionary Entertainers evoke one to reminise the power of love for family, their country, and that 'special someone'. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Walters)

    Tops In Blue

  • Senior Airman Christy Cadle and Airman 1st Class Troy Sergeant work on electric wiring for a light fixture in a home in Bay St. Louis, Miss. The home was damaged by Hurricane Katrina more than a year ago. Airman Cadle is assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Airman Sergeant is from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron. Both are from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

    Icemen pick up the pieces

    Five first-term Icemen brought in the New Year with a determination to help those in need. These Airmen took the initiative to help those in need by venturing down to the Gulf of Mexico to help re-build homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The group set up camp in a small town west of Gulf Port, Miss. called Bay St. Louis. Over the next week,
  • Staff Sgt. Phillip Bridges shovels the driveway of his new home Jan. 17. Thanks to a total basewide effort at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sergeant Phillips' family was one of 241 successfully relocated from the on-base Sprucewood Homes development to viable on- and off-base residences before the harsh Alaska winter rolled in. Sergeant Bridges is assigned to the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Justin Weaver)

    Airman ethic makes the impossible happen

    The Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Iceman Team recently accomplished an enormous undertaking the Air Force way - Airmen taking care of Airmen. Following the end of its 20-year Sprucewood Homes development lease in August, Eielson AFB leadership made the difficult decision to relocate 241 families on very short notice. "Following unresolved
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea Jan. 17, 2007 -- Senior Airman Tonya Jones, 8th Medical Group medical technician, prepares to receive a 65-year old Korean male in need of medical attention. The man was transported to an awaiting ambulance after his Korean Airline flight was diverted to Kunsan from Incheon International Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Gallahan)

    AF medical personnel tend to sick passenger

    Two Boeing 747 aircraft made emergency landings here Jan. 17 after Incheon International Airport's runway closed for low visibility due to fog. The two Korean Airline aircraft, one laden with cargo, the other with passengers, were greeted by 8th Fighter Wing leadership and support personnel with open arms. "Our day-to-day mission is to defend the
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Aaron Slay, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron motions to position the Air to Ground Missile 65 D Bomb to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon for the Weapons Standardization Load Crew of the Year Competition here on Jan. 11. The Competition evaluates technical proficiency, safety procedures and overall time. The 18th AMU's overall time was 56 minutes and 37 seconds. (US Air Force Photo by Airman Jonathan Snyder)

    2006 Load Crew of the Year Competition

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Senior Master Sgt. Dan Morin, 354 Fighter Wing, 354 Maintenance Squadron, holds the Trophy for the Commander's Cup Hockey Game on Jan. 13. Eielson ICEMEN faced off against Fort Wainwright Grizzlies in the 11th Annual Interior Alaska Armed Forces Ice Hockey Commander's Cup Game. Eielson went on to win the game 8 to 6. (US Air Force Photo by Airman Jonathan Snyder)

    Rumble on the Rink

  • Mayor for a day

    The 35th Fighter Wing commander was appointed as Misawa City's "Mayor for a Day" Jan. 12 at Misawa City Hall as a way to promote cultural awareness and increase goodwill. Misawa City Mayor Shigeyoshi Suzuki who offered the opportunity to Brig. Gen. Sam Angelella, 35th FW commander, also took this time to say thank you for a job well-done during his
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