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June 20, 2012
Military leaders discuss operations during Pacific region air boss conference

Military leaders from the U.S. and the Republic of Korea gathered here June 13-14 to discuss strategic airpower in the Pacific region."The Air Boss Conference is an annual conference that's hosted by the [Air Component Command commander]," said Col. James McGovern, 607th Air and Space Operations
June 12, 2012
Osan unveils monument dedicated to fallen Airmen

U.S. and Republic of Korea air force leaders gathered in front of the Officers' Club here June 12, 2012, to unveil a monument dedicated to the 1,920 U.S. Airmen killed or wounded in the Korean War. The bronze bust depicts Capt. James A. Van Fleet Jr., who lost his life in 1952 during a night bombing
May 22, 2012
U.S., ROK strengthen alliance with flight

The Seventh Air Force commander flew in a Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle at Gwangju Air Base, May 15, 2012.Lieutenant General Jan-Marc Jouas' flight comes as part of Max Thunder, a two-week combined exercise that allows the U.S. and ROK Air Forces to work together through a variety of exercise
May 20, 2012
Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

The 7th Air Force welcomed its new command chief when Chief Master Sgt. Scott A. Delveau arrived at Osan Air Base May 6. As the new 7th Air Force command chief, Delveau serves as the principle senior enlisted advisor to the commander on the morale, welfare, training, mission readiness and effective
May 1, 2012
Moody 'Tiger Shark' A-10s add bite to Osan air power

Nine A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft emblazoned with shark teeth on the noses arrived April 30, 2012, signaling the beginning of the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron's six-month rotation at Osan Air Base.Approximately 250 Airmen and 12 aircraft from the 75th EFS "Tiger Sharks," based at the 23rd
April 25, 2012
This Week In History: “Snuffy” Smith Wins the Congressional Medal of Honor on May 1, 1943

1 May 1943 Staff Sergeant Maynard Harrison "Snuffy" Smith, a gunner aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress in World War II, earned the Medal of Honor for his conduct during his very first combat mission. Smith was the first enlisted airman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The photo is of Smith receiving his
April 24, 2012
Air Force officials clarify Bronze Star approval process

Recent heightened interest in the Bronze Star Medal has led Air Force Central Command and Air Force Personnel Center leaders to further explain the criteria and approval process for its recipients.Col. Scott Arcuri, AFCENT director of manpower, personnel and services, said candidates can expect a
April 24, 2012
Doolittle raiders honored at ceremony marking 70th anniversary of historic mission

The five remaining members of the famous Jimmy Doolittle Tokyo Raid were honored in a banquet at the National Museum of the United States Air Force here April 19. Four of the raiders were in attendance, Staff Sgt. David J. Thatcher, Maj. Thomas C. Griffin and Lt. Cols. Richard E. Cole and Edward J.
April 19, 2012
PACOM commander visits Osan

Adm. Samuel Locklear III, U.S. Pacific Command commander, paid a visit to Osan Air Base April 18, 2012, and toured the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron and 25th Fighter Squadron. Brig. Gen. Kurt F. Neubauer, 7th Air Force vice commander, and Col. Patrick McKenzie, 51st Figher Wing commander, welcomed
April 1, 2012
AF leaders discuss planned force structure changes

The Air Force secretary and chief of staff discussed planned force structure changes, and efforts to balance service active-duty and reserve components, during congressional testimony here March 20. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air

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