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  • 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

  • Japanese civic leaders get taste of Kadena mission

    More than 30 business and industry leaders from the Tokyo area got a chance to see the Kadena mission up close Thursday and Friday as part of a civic leader tour sponsored by the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA).The group received a mission brief from 18th Wing commander, Brig.

  • Bilateral training strengthens USAF,JASDF ties

    A group of Japan Air Self Defense Force enlisted members recently experienced the on- and off-duty life of an Airman during a bilateral exchange program held at Kadena Air Base Feb. 12 to 18.The exchange program, a 5th Air Force initiative established to bolster cultural and professional awareness

  • Buggin' out

    A U.S. Air Force Airman and representatives from the local health department are on a crusade to combat the Dengue virus in barangays, or villages, as part of Operation Pacific Angel, here Feb. 15-22.Maj. Stephen Wolf, one of only 15 entomologists in the Air Force, and Ms. Julie Samson, from the