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  • 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

  • Air Force crosses into Navy Blue

    The Philippine segment of Pacific Partnership on USS Peleliu (LHA 5) was completed July 7 with the help of some unlikely "Sailors." Air Force medical professionals joined the four-month humanitarian mission and according to them, have adjusted well to their new nautical working environment. "It's