Kunsan receives great capability with AIM-9X missile

Pilots, maintainers and ammunition Airmen at Kunsan were introduced to a new generation weapon that changes the way air-to-air combat is approached. The Air Intercept Missile-9X Sidewinder, developed by Raytheon engineers, is a fifth generation AIM-9 missile that is a substantial upgrade to the

Legendary pilot pays a visit to Kadena

A surviving pilot of a legendary aviator group of determined black men at the forefront of historic social change during World War II spoke at the Rocker NCO Club here March 3. Retired Lt. Col. Charles W. Dryden was one of 992 Tuskegee Airmen who answered the call to serve his country when blacks

Elmendorf pilot to appear on 'Jeopardy!'

If you're not going to be home the evening of March 6, you may want to set your TV to record a special episode of "Jeopardy!" The 3rd Wing's very own Capt. Timothy Bobinski, 19th Fighter Squadron chief of safety, will be a contestant on "America's Favorite Quiz Show." "I've watched the show

Joint effort key to success in Deep Freeze

Operation Deep Freeze recently concluded its 52nd season of air and sea operations. The Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica ODF is a unique 13th Air Force-led joint and total force mission which has supported the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Antarctic Program since 1955. The

First response team provide care for ejected pilots

The ambulance services unit of 36th Medical Group here quickly responded to an emergency call on Feb. 24 requesting emergency medical services immediately to Andersen's flight line. Two pilots, deployed from Whiteman AFB, Mo., were forced to eject from a B-2 Spirit before impact during their last

Medal of Honor recipient visits Kunsan

There are few opportunities that allow Airmen to gain first-hand insight on the history and achievements of the Air Force, which have helped shaped the foundation of the organization, while at the same time, inspiring Airmen of all ranks. One of the military's most valued and respected achievements

Airmen load Japanese helicopter into U.S. plane

U.S. Airmen and members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (GSDF) loaded a Japanese CH-47J Chinook helicopter into a U.S. C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane Feb. 23, the first time that a Japanese helicopter has been loaded into an aircraft of another nation. The demonstration took place the

Rice takes command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force

Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. assumed command of U.S. Forces, Japan and Fifth Air Force Feb. 25 during a Change of Command ceremony at Yokota Air Base. General Rice, the former Vice Commander, Pacific Air Forces, headquartered at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, replaced Lt Gen. Bruce A. Wright, who

Static displays provide up close look at America

Fifteen minutes of fame. It's something many hope for in their lifetimes, but for U.S. military members participating in the 2008 Singapore Air Show Feb. 19-24, the wait is over. Whether flying an air demonstration or manning a static display, Airmen and Sailors were the stars of the show as they

Buffs arrive