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Tag Archives: Pacific
Navy eyes wider training area off Hawaii
SAN DIEGO — With its planned fledgling fleet of littoral combat ships, emerging weapons and technologies on the horizon, and a shift of forces to the Pacific region, the Navy wants to expand military activities in at-sea areas it uses … Continue reading
A new way to go from blue to green
While Airmen and new recruits at basic training still “cross into the blue,” Airmen at Pacific Air Forces are looking for new ways to cross into the green — through reducing energy demands, increasing energy supplies and changing the culture. … Continue reading
World War II, Korean War ace passes away May 11
The Air Force’s first double ace in World War II, who later flew in the Pacific Theater and the Korean War, died May 11 at his home in Newport Beach, Calif. Ret. Col. Walker Mahurin, was credited with 24.25 victories while … Continue reading
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Tagged Calif., Col. Walker Mahurin, Colonel Mahurin, Newport, Pacific, victory in the pacific, War
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Gates to stay at Pentagon through end of year
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the most prominent Republican in President Barack Obama’s inner circle, plans to remain in his Cabinet post for at least another year.Gates told Obama in December that he would stay on at least through … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Donald H. Rumsfeld, Geoff Morrell, Iraq, Kansas, Morrell, Obama, Pacific, President George W, R.I., Robert Gates, Sen. Jack Reed, Texas, U.S., Vietnam, Washington, William Casey
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AFCent commander: Short tours best
The commander overseeing the Air Force’s role in Iraq and Afghanistan favors short tours in the war zones, despite a call by the Pentagon for yearlong deployments for instructors, and envisions airmen someday being stationed in the Persian Gulf with … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Air Base, Command, Force Base, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Lt. Gen. Mike Hostage, Middle East, Pacific, Prince Sultan Air, Robert Gates, S.C., Saudi Arabia, Shaw Air, shaw air force, Southern Watch, the Gulf, the Persian Gulf, U.S., U.S. Air
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Aggressor pilots: Paid to play the villain
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska — It’s the perfect job for anybody who likes the Joker better than Batman or cheers for Tom instead of Jerry.The pilots of the 18th Aggressor Squadron here get to play the villain.Chinese flags and … Continue reading
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Tagged Air, Alaska, Col. Andy Toth, Cope, Jerry, Kan., Kansas, Lt. Col. Joe Kunkel, Maj. David Michaud, Maj. Norm Johnsen, Nev., Norm Balchunas, Pacific, Rocky, Rocky IV, Russia, saturday morning cartoons, Tom, U.S., Vietnam
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Nominees sought for Affirmative Employment, Special Emphasis Program awards
Officials at the Air Force Equal Opportunity Office here are requesting nominations for the 2009 Affirmative Employment Program and Special Emphasis Program awards. The AEP and SEP awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership in and made significant contributions to … Continue reading
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Tagged affirmative employment program, Commander Action, Pacific, program
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New PT test sidelined for 6 months
On your mark.Get set.At ease, airmen.The new fitness test standards are on hold, the Jan. 1 start date pushed back six months. Until July 1, the current scoring matrix stays in place.Before you get too excited, know that you’re not … Continue reading
PACAF commander discusses roles, mission, people at Global Warfare Symposium
The Pacific Air Forces commander addressed the command’s current and future opportunities at the Air Force Association Global Warfare Symposium here Nov. 20. On the final day of the two-day summit, Gen. Gary North discussed the command’s relative stability and … Continue reading
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Tagged Air, asia pacific region, Gen. Gary North, General North, Pacific
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Report: Lax leadership led to Hormuz collision
The navigator was listening to his iPod during a critical evolution.Watchstanders were known to sleep on the job.Stereo speakers were rigged for music in the radio room.An informal atmosphere — along with crew complacency, a “weak” command and inferior submariner … Continue reading
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Tagged Adm. John Harvey, Ali, Bahrain, Cmdr. Ryan Brookhart, commander Rear Adm. Douglas McAneny, Conn., D.C., General Manual, Georgia, Groton, Hartford, Harvey, Hawaii, Judge Advocate, judge advocate general, New Orleans, Pacific, Stefan Prevot, submarine, the Persian Gulf, united arab emirates, Vice Adm. Jay Donnelly, Washington
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