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  • International tattoo drums up excitement

    The challenge: form a marching band with members spanning the globe. Meet at a remote location, orchestrate formations and rehearse music, and perform for an audience of more than 3,700 people. By the way, this all must happen with only four days to rehearse. Maj. Matthew Henry, Air Force Band of

  • Largest bomber surge since Operation Linebacker II

    The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flew surge missions, launching six of its B-52s for large scale training flights Sept. 4-5 setting the stage for future operations. The training mission allowed crewmembers to practice more than the standard two-ship deconfliction plan while maintaining

  • Intel chief discusses ISR challenges, transformation

    The Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance visited with Airmen and familiarized himself with intelligence issues specific to the Pacific region September 3 - 4. Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, who was previously stationed at Kadena as an F-15 pilot from

  • Operation Deep Freeze enters 53rd season

    Operation Deep Freeze, the U.S. military's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation, kicked off the 2008-2009 season Sept. 4 as the first C-17 Globemaster III delivered passengers and cargo to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The C-17, based out of McChord Air Force

  • Civil Engineer notices smoke through trees, aids in saving lives

    It was nothing out of the ordinary the morning of Aug. 7, as Staff Sgt. Michael Huntington drove himself to work. It was a normal dreary morning in the Interior with low-laying clouds and drizzles, but something didn't seem quite right. The keen observance and quick actions of the 354th Civil

  • Defenders train with gunship crews

    Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron now have a new weapon in their armory when conducting the first part of the Wolf Pack mission - to defend the base. A team from Hurlburt Field, Fla. visited Kunsan Air Base Aug. 18-22 to demonstrate the capabilities of the AC-130 gunship. "We came here to

  • Energy efficiency plays key role on Elmendorf

    The rising cost of utility bills is affecting homes throughout the state of Alaska. Imagine the effect of energy costs on a base the size of Elmendorf. With the current price of fuel and natural gas, energy efficiency becomes a key factor for the Air Force in saving money. "Elmendorf was the leading

  • Paralympians share goals, triumphs with Team Kadena

    Among the 85 U.S. Paralympic Track and Field and Swim team athletes training at Kadena Air Base in preparation for the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, five have a special tie to the U.S. military. All five athletes have served in the Armed Forces during their lives, three in the Army, one in the