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  • Egress technicians keep raptor pilots covered

    A specialized polycarbonate is the main element that separates an F-22 Raptor pilot from threatening and compromising conditions like lightening strikes, blinding sun rays, and the possibility of bird strikes. "The F-22 canopy is an integral part of the F-22 system and an engineering marvel, said

  • Kunsan squadron processes Marines for Key Resolve

    In the midst of an Operational Readiness Exercise, 8th Fighter Wing Airmen had an opportunity to accept follow-on forces for real. A Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules, landed at Kunsan Feb. 23, loaded with Marines and cargo from the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing out of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma,

  • Secretary Clinton wraps up first overseas tour at Yokota

    In her first overseas trip as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton thanked troops stationed in Japan during a routine refueling stop here Sunday. "We are so grateful for each and every one of you, the work that you do every single day, and to all of the men and women serving around the globe on

  • Yokota CGOC wraps up donation drive

    Operation Helping Hand, a Company Grade Officer's Council-sponsored event, wrapped up Feb. 17 after a 32-day donation drive. During the drive, members from the Yokota community were asked to donate items such as clothes, shoes, toys and other non-perishable items to send to Iraq citizens in

  • 8th MDG teams with local hospital for better services

    An agreement between the 8th Medical Group and a local hospital is hoped to provide better medical care to Wolf Pack Airmen. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Jesus Hospital's International Clinic in Jeonju, Republic of Korea, and the 8th MDG to allow Kunsan patients needing

  • Kadena sends first US Airman to Singaporean Leadership School

    A Kadena Air Base senior NCO recently made history, becoming the first U.S. Airman to attend the advanced leadership program at Singapore's Armed Forces Warrant Officer School. Senior Master Sgt. David Duncan, director of operations at Kadena's Erwin Professional Military Education Center, is not

  • Kadena NCO Academy trains joint partners

    The Erwin Professional Military Education Center's NCO Academy bridged culture gaps of more than one kind recently as it graduated two Japan Air Self Defense Force NCOs as well as noncoms from each of the three sister U.S. military services. The PME center, which routinely educates JASDF and sister

  • Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

    Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

  • Review assembles C-17 community to plan improvements

    Alaska's austere conditions pose challenges for people, animals and equipment. A multi-national collection of senior military officials associated with the C-17 program gathered here to share concerns about the aircraft. The C-17 Executive Program Management Review was held at the Susitna Club with