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  • CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq -- Chap. (Capt.) David DePinho, (front-right,) a chaplain with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, was inspired by the motivation shown by the men and women of the 732nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Det 1 Retrograde Property Action Team or "RPAT" serving in "In-Lieu-Of", (ILO) positions for the Army as they process cargo and vehicles for movement by air instead of convoys, saving countless lives in the process. (Courtesy photo)

    Air Force Aerial Porters and Logistics Readiness Airmen team up to save lives

    As the chaplain to the 732nd Air Expeditionary Group, it's my job to visit to the Air Force "In Lieu Of " (ILO) Airmen serving in Army positions around Iraq. Along the way, I visit other Airmen including the heroes of the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Aerial Port Detachments. These men and women load and unload cargo on aircraft.

  • Groups continue PBD-720 mergers

    Kunsan squadrons are merging their commander's support staff as part of Air Force Smart Operations-21 initiatives to overcome manning cuts directed by Presidential Budget Directive, or PBD-720.   Squadrons across the 8th Fighter Wing, under the planned cuts, are merging, and in some cases, have merged their collective information managers and
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne arrives at Eielson AFB, AK. while the 354th Fighter Wing Honor Guard awaits his arrival on May 08. 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 taken by Staff Sergeant Tia C. Schroeder)

    SECAF arrival at Eielson AFB

  • F-22 Raptors deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, trained with U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets April 26, 2007, near the waters of Okinawa. The Super Hornets, from VFA-27 "The Royal Maces," are stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, and are the U.S. Navy's newest frontline carrier-based fighter. The Raptors are from the 27th Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Va., and have been deployed to Kadena since February. The training exercises focused on the next generation fighter capabilities between the two aircraft. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

    F-22 Raptors end deployment to Pacific

    After almost three months in the Pacific, ten F-22s departed here May 10 upon completion of the first overseas deployment for the Air Force's newest air supremacy aircraft. Two aircraft were delayed due to maintenance and are scheduled to depart within a couple of days. The 12 Raptors arrived in February as part of a regularly scheduled U.S.

  • Kunsan Airman found dead identified

    An Airman found dead in his dorm room May 8 has been identified.   Tech. Sgt. Michael Cook, 8th Communications Squadron, was found by members of his unit after he failed to report to duty the morning of May 8.   The active-duty non-commissioned officer's death is currently under investigation. Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron and the Air
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea May 7, 2007 -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Romero, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, sets up a test box on the tail of an 8th Fighter Wing F-16 May 7 during a Combat Shield electronic warfare systems diagnostic. Combat Shield is primarily responsible for assisting wing commanders in determining a unit's level of electronic warfare readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    'Combat Shield' helps Wolf Pack reinforce electronic warfare capabilities

    The 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack" initiated Combat Shield May 7 as part of the wing's ability to maintain a constant deterrent against North Korean aggression.  Combat Shield, an electronic warfare assessment program hosted by the 53rd Electronic Warfare Group, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., primarily assists wing commanders in determining a
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Senior Airman Vincent Dublin, Airman David Whitehead, 354th Force Support Squadron, prepares sixty servings of beef steak on May 03. At any one given time there are nine cooks that can be found preparing meals for Airmen of Eielson starting as early as 4:30 in the morning and ending at 6:00 in the evening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

    354th FSS Hard at Work

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Airmen of the 354 Communications Squadron, participate in the Annual FOD walk on May 04. After a long winter, break up arrives leaving debree that has been barried under the snow for months and Airmen around the base do their part by picking up trash to keep the base clean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

    Clean-up Day

  • Chief Master Sgt. Tony Bishop, command chief master sergeant of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and Gen. Paul V. Hester, commander of PACAF, shared the Air Force and PACAF stories to Hawaii listeners live on KHVH AM 830 May 7. (Photo by 1st Lt. Renee Lee)

    Telling the Air Force story live on radio--Airmen in the Fight!

    Pacific Air Force Airmen are sharing the Air Force story on one of Hawaii's most popular radio stations throughout this month. May is Hawaii Military Appreciation Month and KHVH (AM 830) is featuring the military on radio spots and live interviews with the Air Force leading the other services in terms of numbers of interviews conducted. Voices of
  • GYEONGGI, Republic of Korea -- Participants of the 8th Army's Head Start Program practice playing traditional drums at the Gyeonggi Traditional Music Center recently. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Airmen get a 'Head Start' on Korean culture

    In an effort to give Airmen here a better understanding of Koreans and their culture, 7th Air Force is sending Team Osan members to Pyeongtaek University, in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea. As part of the 8th Army Head Start Program, Airmen attend classes at the university's foreign department that focus on Korean language, culture, politics and
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