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  • Ulchi Freedom Guardian: The drive behind exercise operations

    An understood aspect of military life is that it comes with the possibility of deploying to locations around the world, whether on a permanent change of station or a temporary duty assignment.Senior Airman Jack Cortez, a vehicle operator with the 374th Logistical Readiness Squadron at Yokota Air

  • Ulchi Freedom Guardian: Communication is key to ROK-US relationship

    "Annyeonghaseyo" and "hello."Each word represents a different way to greet someone, one in Korean, one in English. This is a just a small example of a major difference between the two languages. Now, imagine, not only attempting to greet someone who speaks another language, but trying to discuss

  • Ulchi Freedom Guardian: Operations floor ensures success

    Called by many names throughout its 28-year history, Ulchi Freedom Guardian kicked off once again Aug. 18 and continues through Aug. 29. The largest computerized command and control exercise in the world, UFG focuses on increasing the readiness and interoperability of Republic of Korea - U.S. forces

  • Ulchi Freedom Guardian: RED HORSE brings comfort to augmentees

    More than 3,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines from throughout the Pacific theater and the United States journeyed to Osan Air B¬¬ase, South Korea, Aug. 18 - 29 to take part in Ulchi Freedom Guardian, a command post exercise aimed at increasing the readiness and defensive capabilities of U.S.

  • 7th AF command chiefs sound off on culture change, impact on readiness

    When the 7th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas, implemented General Order 1A for the weekend June 26, his concern was how the drinking culture was affecting the readiness of Airmen on the Korean peninsula. Following the dry weekend, the Crimson Sky reached out to the 7th AF, 51st Fighter

  • 7th AF commander introduces Korean Readiness Orientation

    Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas, 7th Air Force commander, introduced a new orientation policy for Airmen newly assigned to the Korean peninsula, July 1, that adds new training requirements with a focus on mission readiness. The Korean Readiness Orientation policy is applicable to all active-duty Airmen

  • Col. Murchison takes command of 607th ASOG

    Col. Tracey Murchison took command of the 607th Air Support Operations Group during a ceremony held at the Osan Officers Club June 9, relieving Col. James Johnson, who led the group since June 2012.Murchison was previously the Director of Plans, Programs and Analyses for 7th Air Force.The 607th ASOG