• PACAF centralizes fit testing

    Airmen across PACAF will soon see a change in their fitness testing procedures as the command moves to centralize all fit testing under base health and wellness centers by March of 2009. After receiving feedback from across the command, Gen. Howie Chandler, Pacific Air Forces commander, directed the

  • CSAF: Joint Expeditionary Tasking Term

    The Nation is at war and the capabilities we provide as a part of the Joint team are vitally important. Portions of the capabilities we deliver have until this point fallen into a broad category of tasks designated as "In-Lieu-Of" (ILO). The Department of Defense enacted several changes to Joint

  • F-22As scheduled to deploy to Japan, Guam

    The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to deploy two contingents of F-22A Raptors to the Pacific theater in January 2009 for approximately three months. Current plans call for 12 of the fighters to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan, from Langley Air Force Base, Va., and another 12 to deploy to Andersen Air

  • Safety key for new year

    This holiday season may very well be the most anticipated time of the year. This is the time we give thanks, remember our loved ones and spend time with our families. The anticipation alone can be overwhelming. You have so many ideas, errands, and plans on your mind leading up to the "Big Day"; it's

  • Fire Prevention releases holiday tips

    With the onset of the holiday season, it is important to focus on fire safety and prevention. The celebration of the season brings an increase in electric lights usage, decorations, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree, all of which can be potential fire hazards. Additionally, cooking fires

  • Arctic Warriors receive NJP

    Article 15s: An airman first class from the 3rd Maintenance Group received an Article 15 for misusing his Government Travel Card. The punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to the grade of airman and 30 days extra duty. An airman first class from the 3rd Mission Support Group received an

  • Arctic Warriors support Arctic Reserve

    Total Force was in full swing here last weekend with active duty members and Reservists working side by side to complete the mission. Airmen from the 3rd Wing Legal Office and Dental Squadron volunteered their services to help the 477th Fighter Group. They worked with Reserve Airmen to complete