Paratroopers from the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, board a C-130J Super Hercules in preparation for a joint forcible entry exercise during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

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  • 374th MDG commander honored for international affairs excellence

    An Air Force colonel was recognized May 23 for his role in supporting international relations through medical care and fostering joint relationships with Japan.Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton presented Col. (Dr.) Lee Harvis with the 2011 Air Force International Affairs Excellence Award

  • Speak up, be heard

    "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug." -- Mark TwainChoosing the correct words when trying to communicate is an important part of any relationship. For most people, they can probably remember a certain situation

  • Commentary - PACAF commander sends Airmen Memorial Day Message

    On May 28, 2012, we will pause to honor the memory of our service members who gave their lives in their service to our great nation. For 236 years our military has protected our national interests, at home and abroad in both peacetime and wartime. While our world and our armed forces have changed

  • Commentary - This story is about you

    "Safety -- It's Personal" is the theme for this year's Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, which runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. This year's theme is a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility, and the decisions we make impact our friends, families and Air

  • Memorial Day is more than a long weekend

    As we take time to reflect on this Memorial Day, I would like to thank all our forces in Japan for their service to our great Nation. There are many people who think of this day as the unofficial start of summer with a three- or four-day weekend, but I hope for most it means much more to them than a

  • Postal squadron hand delivers first-class service

    It's a little window, but it holds so much opportunity. Whether you're waiting for a letter from home or something you purchased for your home, this little post office window puts you in touch with the world outside. "Mail is an important aspect of everybody's life," said Senior Airman David Rudin,