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  • GUNSAN CITY, Republic of Korea May 11, 2007 -- Senior Airman Andrea Smith (back, left) passes books to Senior Airman Kevin Alvarado during the Airmen Committed to Excellence-sponsored "Wolf Pack Paperback" English book drive May 11. The second-annual event raised more than 475 books for Gunsan City residents in an effort to help them hone their English skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steven Doty)

    English books give Gunsan citizens something to read about

    The 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack's" junior-enlisted Airmen did their part to support the Gunsan City community when they donated more than 475 English language books to a local city library May 11 after a wing-wide book drive that ran from April 2 thru May 4.   Known as the second-annual "Wolf Pack Paperback" English book drive, the Airmen Committed
  • Honorable Michael W. Wynne, Secretary of the Air Force, prepares for takeoff during his incentive flight May 10. The hour-long flight took Secretary Wynne through the mountain ranges surrounding Elmendorf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tinese Treadwell)

    SECAF visits wing, sees capabilities of Airmen

    Michael W. Wynne made his first trip to Alaska last week as the Secretary of the Air Force. His visit served two purposes; the first was to visit Alaskan Airmen and see the capabilities Alaska has to offer the Air Force. The second was to attend the 3rd Wing Change of Command, where Col. Thomas Tinsley, former senior aid to the Chief of Staff of
  • Kadena Security Forces recovered some of the dozens of items stolen by six dependents on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Three of them were barred from Kadena for 10 years. The other three were given hundreds of hours of community service and other punishments for their involvement in a series of criminal acts. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Thieves at Kadena barred from base, sanctioned with community service

    Three dependents were barred from Kadena for 10 years and three others were given hundreds of hours of community service and other punishments for their involvement in a series of criminal acts. During April, the six individuals went out on several nights after curfew to steal items out of unlocked cars. On at least two occasions, several of the
  • Airman 1st Class Kendrick Oliver, 18th Security Forces Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, gives a breathalyzer test to a driver coming through the base’s main gate. Random field sobriety tests have been stepped up to prevent drinking and driving cases. "Normally we’re just out here just to check I.D.s and do random breathalyzer tests, but we’re just stepping it up so we can ensure mission readiness and make sure all the Airman are safe when they come on base," said Airman Oliver. "It’s important for us to be doing this because we want to protect our Airmen. We don’t want anyone to get in a wreck or anything or be able to hurt anybody." (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Helgerson)

    Keeping Airmen safe

  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea May 12, 2007 -- Senior Airman Daniel Diaz preforms a station prep to a wing weapons pylon on an 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack" F-16 Fighting Falcon during the semi-annual 7th Air Force peninsula-wide weapons loading competition. This competition is held between Osan and Kunsan twice a year, once at each base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Darnell Cannady)

    'Wolf Pack' defeats Team Osan for weapons loading title

    In a race to the finish, 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack" aircraft maintenance squadron Airmen beat out their 51st Fighter Wing counterparts during the semi-annual "Chief Master Sgt. Kebil Memorial" 7th Air Force peninsula-wide weapons loading competition May 12.   Each weapons loading team, one from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here and the

  • USAF-JASDF initiative to transform air defense in Asia

    Air Force and the Japanese Self Defense Force leaders paved the road to increased interoperability with the stroke of a pen at a ceremony here today. Brigadier Gen. Joseph Reheiser, 5th Air Force vice commander and 13th Air Force deputy commander, and JASDF Maj. Gen. Haruhiko Kataoka, director of the Defense Planning and Policy department at
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Ken Gillum, 210th Rescue Squadron Detachment 1 aerial gunner, scans the terrain below for suspicious activity over the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System on May 10 during Northern Edge. This exercise is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures, and enhance interoperability among the services ranging from Airman, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and Civilian emergency response teams. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder)

    Eyes From Above

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne speaks to Airmen of the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron at Fort Wainwright, AK. on May 09. The 21st Secretary of the Air Force is currently touring the Pacific Region to introduce his top priorities for the Air Force -- winning the war on terrorism, fostering mutual integrity and respect, and revitalizing for the service's aging infrastructure and fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder)

    SECAF sees bright future for Eielson Airmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne highlighted the importance of the Iceman mission to the future of the Air Force and victory in the Global War on Terror during his visit with Eielson Airmen May 8 to 10. During a trip to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron Wednesday, he praised Alaskan Airmen for their dedication and resolve in facing

  • Kunsan Airmen remember fallen comrade

    Members of the 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack" came together at the base chapel for a memorial service remembering the spirit, impact and friendship of a fallen Airman May 14. The 45-minute service was held for 15-year Air Force veteran Tech. Sgt. Michael Cook, a member assigned to the 8th Communications Squadron who died in his dormitory room May
  • GUNSAN CITY, Republic of Korea May 10, 2007 -- Col. Jeff "Wolf" Lofgren, 8th Fighter Wing commander (right) and Gunsan City mayor Moon, Dong Shin shake hands during a farewell dinner May 10. Colonel Lofgren was also named an honorary citizen of Gunsan City for his "contribution to the development of Gunsan," according to the awards plaque. The 8th FW commander was joined by the unit's group commanders, where they were each recognized for their service to the community. (Courtesy photo)

    Mayor, Gunsan City officials recognize outgoing leadership

    Just like a good neighbor who gives a send off to those moving away from their neighborhood, Gunsan City mayor Moon, Dong Shin and other leaders recognized current 8th Fighter Wing leadership May 10 for their commitment to the community. The evening dinner, hosted by members of the Korean American Friendship Council, gave way to praises and warm
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