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  • 7th Air Force participates in joint service/combined forces exercise

    In preparation for the biennial Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, 7th Air Force recently contributed to and participated in a joint service and combined forces emergency management response exercise Oct. 7. The drill was primarily controlled and executed by Republic of Korea Air

  • Cope India dubbed a success

    U.S. and Indian air force officials are pleased with the positive results of all of the joint-training operations executed here during Cope India, Oct. 19-23. Cope India is a United States and India airlift exercise that provides training for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. A

  • Misawa saves energy with a flip of the switch

    Last year, Misawa spent approximately $85,000 on the energy bill for airfield lights. With a simple flip of a switch, energy planners hope to cut that bill by two-thirds. In early October, the 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management office coordinated with the Japan Air Self-Defense

  • Air Power Day 2009 strengthens alliance

    The base couldn't have ordered better weather--clear blue skies provided an excellent backdrop to watch the Air Force Thunderbirds perform their aerial maneuvers Oct. 21 at Osan Air Base's Air Power Day 2009. "It's been five years since the Thunderbirds have been in Korea, so it was a real honor

  • Kadena Airmen gear up for mock war

    Hundreds of Airmen donned chemical protective gear and prepared for a fictional conflict this week as the 18th Wing conducted its first local operational readiness exercise of the fiscal year. The first phase of the exercise began Oct. 19 and focused on testing the Wing's ability to deploy people

  • Renovated chapel ready to welcome its flock

    Following 18 months and $3.9 million in renovations, the Misawa Air Base chapel reopened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 22. More than 40 guests attended the grand reopening. Col. David Stilwell, 35th Fighter Wing commander, officiated the event, Capt. Don Bridges, chaplain, 35th Fighter Wing,