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  • Missile defense experts meet in Hawaii

    Missile defense experts from all over the Pacific theater met here for the 2007 Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) conference. Attendees included Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen from Japan, Hawaii and California. Most of the missile defense experts have worked together virtually, but a conference

  • Vietnam to send observers to AMC Rodeo competition

    Air Force officials announced July 16 that Vietnam is scheduled to send observers to the international mobility forces' competition, the 2007 Air Mobility Command Rodeo. The AMC Rodeo, focuses on improving worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities, is set for July 22 through 28 at

  • F-16s defend Guam airspace

    Airmen from the 522nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, assigned here, recently took part in a quick-reaction exercise requiring them to respond to potential threats and provide assistance to the Federal Aviation Administration if called on to do to.Operation Jungle Shield allowed for jets to

  • TSP/CBP key to security, deterrence in Pacific

    In May 2007, the U.S. Air Force deployed 18 F-16s, six B-52s and four KC-135s here in support of Theater Security Package (TSP) and Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP). operations to underscore the U.S. commitment to regional partners and U.S. security obligations.Force packages of fighters and tankers

  • Kadena recovers from Typhoon Man-Yi

    After more than 24 hours in the highest typhoon condition and with winds gusting up to 105 mph, Kadena Air Base is recovering from Typhoon Man-Yi. The base entered the highest typhoon condition July 12 with the expectation the typhoon would hit the island sometime July 13. The typhoon hit the base