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  • Kadena Eagles returning to flight

    The skies above Kadena Air Base are about to say hello to some old friends. Thirty-nine of Kadena's F-15C and D model aircraft are cleared to fly again after remaining on the ground for more than two months as a result of a fleetwide stand-down. The order to resume flight operations came from the

  • Hickam C-17s deliver anywhere

    In the off-chance the C-17 Globemaster III can't land somewhere to deliver its cargo, that cargo may just come coasting out of the back of the aircraft-with a parachute attached, of course. Long-range reach and the ability to use small, austere airfields are among the strategic airlift capabilities

  • COMPACAF Speaks at the 2008 Hawaii Military Partnership Conference

    The following is a transcript of General Chandler's speech to Honolulu business leaders at the 2008 Hawaii Military Partnership Conference Jan 3. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The purpose of the conference is for senior military commanders to update state/city government officials and

  • Navy Admiral assumes JPAC command

    Navy Rear Adm. Donna L. Crisp assumed command of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command from Army Brig. Gen. Michael C. Flowers Jan. 4. The ceremony was officiated by Navy Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of U.S. Pacific Command. Crisp, a graduate of California State University at Long Beach, was

  • Gunsan leaders gain insight on 7th Air Force mission

    Civic leaders from Gunsan City received a firsthand look yesterday at how the United States and Republic of Korea Air Forces are working together to maintain peace and stability in the region. The 8th Fighter Wing hosted 15 leaders from the local community including Gunsan City Mayor Dong Shin Moon

  • Team Osan assists in oil spill clean up

    More than 90 members of Team Osan joined the clean-up effort in Taean, Republic of Korea, Jan. 3 after the country's worst oil spill in history. An estimated 10,500 tons of crude oil leaked out of an oil tanker after colliding with a floating barge Dec. 7. Gen. B.B. Bell, commander of U.S. Forces

  • 354th MXS/AGE flight implements AFSO21, excels in performance

    The Air Force has been going through a continuous transition of change to include force shaping, process reengineering and expeditionary transformation for almost two decades. In the process of evolving into a more agile and lethal force, Airmen still need to support any mission anywhere in the