AOC commands the sky during Exercise Valiant Shield

Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, and Marines are working together in the 613th Air and Space Operations Center here and within the air space around Guam to enhance joint combat skills and interoperability during exercise Valiant Shield 2007. The week-long exercise, which tests the military's ability to

Yokota Airman reunites with son at deployment

One can be sure that when Jon Borseth joined the Air Force in 1979 he had no idea he would be deployed with his son 27 years later. Master Sgt. Jon Borseth and Airman 1st Class Jon Borseth, II, reunited in Southwest Asia in May 2007 when both deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to support

Elmendorf welcomes F-22A Raptor

It was a historic day for Elmendorf as the base officially welcomed the first of its F-22A Raptor fleet during a ceremony here Wednesday. Elmendorf became the second operational base and the first Pacific Air Forces installation to receive the Air Force's new superiority fighter. "These incredible

You can sleep well tonight – 13th Air Force is Awake

As the newest "Component - Numbered Air Force" (C-NAF) on the block, 13th Air Force is off and running, defining and shaping the "Art of Command and the Science of Control" of air, space, and information operations in the Pacific theater. As a C-NAF we still maintain many of the traditional

Healthy eyes start with regular exams

While Luke Skywalker was able to get a torpedo into a tiny thermal exhaust vent with his blast shield covering his eyes, most people can't get around by just "stretching out" their feelings. No, in this galaxy sight is a much relied-upon sense, and it is everyone's responsibility to take care of

From the depths: Airmen act quickly in water rescue

"Breathe, baby! Breathe, baby!" Claire Darnell tried again to give the little girl mouth-to-mouth at the edge of the pool. The child lay there, pale, eyes partly open but unmoving, pupils dilated. The rescue breathing didn't seem to be working. "Breathe, baby!" The fifth of August started out like

A New Era in Aviation Begins in Alaska

This week marks an exciting time at Elmendorf Air Force Base as we welcome the newest, most revolutionary, most talked about air dominance fighter in the history of aviation. The F-22 Raptor will soon be common place in the skies above Alaska, protecting America and the Pacific Theater. With its

1-1 ADA gets new commander

Gun truck exhibit tells history

One Misawa Airman, Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Wickham, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle manager, had a key role in the latest exhibit addition at the Enlisted Heritage Hall at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunther Annex, Ala. The exhibit - a Convoy Gun Truck - was unveiled during a ceremony at

Maintaining healthy vision

At the optometry clinic some of the most frequent questions we hear are about how often someone should have their eyes examined. For most people, a comprehensive eye examination is recommended every two years, even if you don't wear glasses. A comprehensive examination does more than just determine