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  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea April 13, 2007 -- The last Airman assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron boards a DC-10 bound for Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. here. The 9th EFS, one of two F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter squadrons, finishes its four-month air expeditionary force deployment with the flight. F-117 pilots and maintainers, who generally operate and maintain the stealth fighter in a desert, arid climate, learned how to overcome obstacles when operating the aircraft in Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Darnell Cannady)

    Holloman Airmen redeploy

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska--A Navy F-18 Hornet receives fuel from the trailing drogue of a KC-10 Extender during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 April 11. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Weaver).

    Extenders keep Red Flag-Alaska on target

    Staying in the fight while supporting the Global War on Terror is key to U.S. and coalition forces maintaining air superiority during combat missions. Helping ensure these pilots stay in the fight is the responsibility of the crews onboard refueling tankers like the KC-10 Extenders participating in the Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 exercise April 5-20

  • Pacific Lifeline prepares PACAF humaitarian

    In the aftermath of a devastating typhoon or earthquake, immediate humanitarian response is crucial. Lives may be lost. Thousands may be injured and entire towns leveled. Tsunamis like the one that recently hit the Solomon Islands or the massive storm that devastated Indonesia in December 2004 emphasize the urgent need for immediate response when
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Master Sgt. Sammy Pettit, 354th Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Structural Maintenance, places vinyl names of the Crew Chiefs that maintain 'ICEMAN One', the 354th Wing Commanders', F-16 Fighting Falcon on April 12. The new tail design and paint touch up will help prevent future corrosion. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder)

    'ICEMAN One' Touch-up

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Senior Airman Francisco Velasquez, 354th Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Structural Maintenance, masks 'ICEMAN One', the 354th Wing Commanders', F-16 Fighting Falcon on April 11. The new tail design and paint touch up will help prevent future corrosion. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder)

    'ICEMAN One' Touch-up

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaksa--Staff Sgt. Craig Bair, 61st Fighter Squadron crew chief, reads a checklist before performing routing maintenance on an F-16 on the flight line at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska during RED FLAG-Alaska 07-1 here April 11. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William Farrow).

    Luke team trains for combat at Red Flag-Alaska

    Airmen from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., recently deployed as mission ready warfighters to participate in Red Flag-Alaska, a multi-service, multi-platform coordinated, combat operations exercise. Thirteen instructors pilots, six operations support staff and more than 64 maintainers made the 2,600 mile trek to take part in the two-week long exercise
  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Navy F/A-18 tail flashes from Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) are showcased on the flightline here during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 here on April 12. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    War Party

  • EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska taxis past the Red Flag hangar prior to a mission during Red Flag-Alaska 07-1 here on April 11. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Pacific Alaskan Range Complex with air operations flown out of Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

    Red Flag on the Ramp

  • VIETNAM -- Dr. Joe Orchowski, Orthopedics surgeon at Tripler Army Medical Center, (far left) performing knee replacement surgery with Hue Central Hospital medical staff. This humanitarian assistance effort was funded by US Pacific Command as a high priority Asia-Pacific Regional Initiative. It was planned and executed as a first-ever joint venture by US Army Pacific (USARPAC), Pacific Air Forces, 624 Regional Support Group, and two Non-Governmental Agencies: The East Meets West Foundation (EMWF) based in Vietnam and the AMM based in Hawaii. (photo by Capt Fritz Craft)

    Spirit of Aloha Advances Partnership for Health in Vietnam

    At first it was just a trickle of country folks, but soon a steady procession formed on the narrow, dusty roads dotted with elaborate ancestral tombs and massive water buffalos. People on foot were soon overtaken by rickety bicycles, and noisy motorbikes. By 0700, a huge crowd packed the courtyard outside the spartan clinic building. Propelled by

  • Airman exemplifies base's Japan Day

    An Airman here recently received a cultural experience few Japanese are even afforded the opportunity to enjoy. Airman 1st Class Song Lee entranced the crowd at the opening ceremony of Misawa Air Base's 20th Annual Japan Day wearing a Junihitoe (which means 12-layer robe), an elegant imperial kimono. The style of kimono dates back to the 10th
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