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Misawa kicks off first ORE of the year

An Airman from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron drags a person to safety in response to a simulated missile attack at building 1173, Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25. The response was part of an operational readiness exercise, which tests Airmen's ability to survive and operate during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride)

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PACAF fuels civilian retires after over 60 years of service

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pictured here in 1977, Mr. Stanley Zaucha poses for a photograph aboard an ocean-going fuel tanker in Taiwan. Enlisting in 1950, Mr. Zaucha spent 31 years on active-duty in the Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants career field. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a chief master sergeant in August 1981 and was sworn into civil service during the same month and year. He would spend the next 30 years in the fuels profession working to improve the POL infrastructure at bases all over the world. Now in February 2011, Mr. Zaucha will be retiring from civil service as a Pacific Air Forces fuels facilities manager here. (Submitted photo)

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PACAF fuels civilian retires after over 60 years of service

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pictured here in 1978, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Zaucha, was just three years short of retiring from active-duty after 31 years of military service in the Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants career field. During the same month he retired in 1981, Mr. Zaucha was sworn into civil service and would continue on for another 30 years in the fuels career field. Now in February 2011, Mr. Zaucha will be retiring from civil service as a Pacific Air Forces POL facilities manager here. (Submitted photo)

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PACAF fuels civilian retires after over 60 years of service

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Mr. Stanley Zaucha, Pacific Air Forces Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants facilities manager, poses for a photograph in front of a fuel tank here Jan. 20. He's retiring in February 2011 after over 60 years of military and civil service fuels experience that has spanned six military campaigns including the Korean War and Operation Enduring Freedom. As a facilities manager here, Mr. Zaucha has been responsible for managing over 40 military construction projects valued in excess of $500 million. He has helped shaped the fuels infrastructure to meet the demands of today's state-of-the-art weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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PACAF fuels civilian retires after over 60 years of service

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Mr. Stanley Zaucha, Pacific Air Forces Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants facilities manager, poses for a photograph in a fuels pump facility here Jan. 20. He's retiring in February 2011 after over 60 years of military and civil service fuels experience that has spanned six military campaigns including the Korean War and Operation Enduring Freedom. As a facilities manager here, Mr. Zaucha has been responsible for managing over 40 military construction projects valued in excess of $500 million. He has helped shaped the fuels infrastructure to meet the demands of today's state-of-the-art weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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Cyclist raises money for squadron, charities

Tech. Sgt. Dwayne Johnson, a 735th Air Mobility Squadron air transportation specialist, prepares a lavatory truck to service Air Force One on the flight line at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 29, 2010. In his off-duty time, Sergeant Johnson started Operation iRide, a fund raiser which enabled all of the Airmen E-4 and below in his unit to attend their holiday party free. During the course of one month, Sergeant Johnson biked 1,000 miles and raised $2,020. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carolyn Viss)

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Cyclist raises money for squadron, charities

Tech. Sgt. Dwayne Johnson, a 735th Air Mobility Squadron air transportation specialist, rides along the path to Hickam Harbor at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 22, 2010. His love of cycling inspired him to start Operation iRide, a fund raiser which enabled all of the Airmen E-4 and below in his unit to attend their holiday party free. During the course of one month, Sergeant Johnson biked 1,000 miles and raised $2,020. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carolyn Viss)

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Cyclist raises money for squadron, charities

Tech. Sgt. Dwayne Johnson, a 735th Air Mobility Squadron air transportation specialist, rides along the path to Hickam Harbor at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 22, 2010. His love of cycling inspired him to start Operation iRide, a fund raiser which enabled all of the Airmen E-4 and below in his unit to attend their holiday party free. During the course of one month, Sergeant Johnson biked 1,000 miles and raised $2,020. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carolyn Viss)

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Osan Airmen visit Korean orphanage

Airman 1st Class Shaquasia Dunn, 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, plays with a child at the Cheonan orphanage during an visit by Osan Airmen, Jan. 15. The Osan base chapel organizes a monthly trip to local orphanages, where volunteers have the opportunity to play with and talk to the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

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Osan Airmen visit Korean orphanage

Chief Master Sgt. Carrie Kruse, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Osan Air Base, places chips on her eyes while playing with children at the Cheonan orphanage during a visit by Osan Airmen, Jan. 15. The Osan base chapel organizes a monthly trip to local orphanages, where volunteers have the opportunity to play with and talk to the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

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Japan Minister of Defense visits Kadena

Minister Toshimi Kitazawa, Japan Minister of Defense, meets with Brig. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 18th Wing commander, for a mission briefing and a tour during his visit of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20. Minister Kitazawa expressed his appreciation for the leadership, cooperation, and hard work demonstrated by the men and women at Kadena. The minister said he also appreciates all of the many community relations activities in which Team Kadena hosts and participates in. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

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Kadena Airmen perform in Tops In Blue

Staff Sgt. Candice Fagan, a Tops In Blue vocalist, interacts with her husband, Desmond Fagan during the Jan. 16 performance at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The three-day stop in Kadena was the first time since March 6 that she was able to see her husband and family in person. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Tateishi)

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US Air Force-Army-civilian team make medical history

An extra corporeal membrane oxygenation team from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, cares for a critically ill infant on-board a C-17 Globemaster III en route to California, July 2010. The ECMO team include (left to right): Maj. (Dr.) Melissa Tyree, 59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron; George Brandon, pediatric intensive care unit nurse; Capt. Terry Bailey, nurse, 59th Medical Inpatient Squadron; and Master Sgt. Thomas Kamin, 349th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Maj. Kreangkai Tyree)

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US Air Force-Army-civilian team make medical history

The medical team of Army, Air Force and civilian healthcare workers who took care of a civilian patient November 2010 as she was transported a record-setting 4,051 miles while being kept alive via Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation treatment included Lt. Col. (Dr.) Melissa Tyree (front) and (left to right): Kris Costales; Melody Kilcommons; and LTC (Dr.) Erik Osborn. (Courtesy photo)

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36th CRG Airmen perform static line jump training

Master Sgt. Justin Papalia, 36th Contingency Response Group jump master, surveys the drop zone during proficiency training Jan. 13. Hickam aircrew from the 535th Airlift Squadron provided four static line jumps for the 36th CRG?s proficiency training over two separate days. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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36th CRG Airmen perform static line jump training

The 36th Contingency Response Group jumpmasters go over the details of the afternoon static line jumps during proficiency training Jan. 13. Hickam aircrew from the 535th Airlift Squadron provided four static line jumps for the 36th CRG?s proficiency training over two separate days. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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36th CRG Airmen perform static line jump training

A 36th Contingency Response Group jumpmaster surveys the drop zone during proficiency training Jan. 13. Hickam aircrew from the 535th Airlift Squadron provided four static line jumps for 36th CRG Airmen over two separate days. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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Servicemembers maximize on joint training opportunities in Guam

Master Sgt. Brian Chewning, 535th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, reviews load requirements with 36th Contingency Response Group personnel before loading a helicopter at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 13. Airmen and Sailors from the 36th Contingency Response Group practiced loading a helicopter and a tactical vehicle onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The aircrew from the 535th AS maximized their training opportunities while visiting Guam by airdropping static line paratroopers, nine training pallets and a boat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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Servicemembers maximize on joint training opportunities in Guam

Airmen and Sailors from the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, practice loading a helicopter onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 13. The Aircrew from the 535th Airlift Squadron maximized training opportunities while visiting Guam by airdropping paratroopers, nine training pallets and a boat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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Servicemembers maximize on joint training opportunities in Guam

Airmen and Sailors from the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, practice loading a helicopter onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 13. The Aircrew from the 535th Airlift Squadron maximized training opportunities while visiting Guam by airdropping paratroopers, nine training pallets and a boat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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