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  • 731st AMS completes MRAP mission

    Airmen from the 731st Air Mobility Squadron were key players recently in the first delivery of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles to U.S. Forces in Korea. The squadron helped deliver the first five MRAP vehicles to U.S. Army units stationed on the peninsula in early July 2012 for use in

  • UFG '12 exercise wraps up in South Korea

    Exercise Ulchi Freedom-Guardian one of the largest Joint Staff directed theater exercises in the world involving more than 30,000 participants from the Republic of Korea the U.S. and other nations, came to an end Aug 30 following two weeks of training around the Korean Peninsula.The annual

  • AF senior leaders stress safety over Labor Day weekend

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to all Air Force personnel:As our Nation pays tribute to American workers during Labor Day weekend, we thank all Airmen for your

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • General Carlisle takes command of Pacific Air Forces

    Gen. Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle took command of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. Gary North Aug. 3, 2012, in a change of command ceremony here.Presiding over the ceremony, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz praised North's past accomplishments and Carlisle's future potential as the commander of

  • Commander Perspective: Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012

    Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012 (UFG 12) is almost upon us, and we will soon have another opportunity to demonstrate US commitment to our Republic of Korea (ROK) allies and stability in North East Asia. We all have an important role to ensure a successful exercise, and in supporting the ROK - U.S.

  • AIRMAN SPOTLIGHT: Senior Airman Katrina M. Rondeau

    Unit: 607th Support SquadronJob title: Secure Communications TechnicianJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Provides clear and secure Command & Control communications for United States Forces Korea, Air Component Command & Seventh Air Force. Maintains 107 Defense Information

  • KATUSAs patrol streets for first time

    Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron and and Republic of Korea Army, perform a routine town walkthrough, July 12, 2012. This is the first time that the 51st Security Forces Squadron has worked with Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army in their patrols. KATUSAs will act as translators between

  • Chief's Perspective: Analog leadership in digital times

    The United States Air Force is the world's most advanced air, space and cyberspace force. Most of that can be attributed to you -- our outstanding Airmen -- but technology also plays a huge role. Advanced tools help us maintain an advantage over our adversaries. Technology has enabled our continuing