Combatives training gives Soldiers confidence in facing the unknown

Combatives, much like life itself, can be a lot about expecting the unexpected."That's the main objective of combatives: getting a Soldier past the fear of the unknown," said Sgt. Jorge Huizar, the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment's senior combatives instructor.Pfc. Francisco

607th MMS realigns under 607th ASOG

The 607th Materiel Maintenance Squadron officially realigned under the 607th Air Support Operations Group during a ceremony at the squadron's headquarters on Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 28.Before the ceremony, the 607th MMS fell under the Logistics Readiness Division of the 7th Air

Army, Air Force leaders unite to prevent sexual assault

The senior leaders of Team Osan came together to pledge their support to the fight against sexual assault and sexual harassment at the Base Exchange here, April 4.Brig. Gen. Russell Mack, vice commander of 7th Air Force, Col. Thomas Nguyen, commander of the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Col.

7th AF members participate in ROK NCO Academy discussion panel

Five members of 7th Air Force had the unique opportunity to help mentor more than 500 Republic of Korea Army NCOs at the ROK NCO Academy Lessons Learned Lecture and Discussion Panel in Iksan City, March 25.The panel brought combat veterans from each of the U.S. military services to share their

Iron Horse Soldier ‘takes the cake’ in culinary competition

This is delicious."There is nothing better than hearing those three words," said Army Pfc. Julie Ann Flores, a food service specialist assigned to 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion on Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. Having enlisted in the Army last year, Flores was not initially sold on her

"Nothing Special": How one Korean woman who dreamt of flying became one of the ROKAF's first female academy graduates and pilots... And why she says it's no big deal

Republic of Korea Air Force Maj. Lim, Su-Young can't help but stand out just a little bit where ever she goes. As the 7th Air Force commander's ROKAF aide, she is the only ROK officer working on the U.S. 7th Air Force command staff. But her story as a stand-out goes back much further than that and

7th AF PTs like it fights

Commentary - 2014 Way Forward

Fellow Airmen,As we transition into 2014, let me begin by saying Thank You. Thank you for your selfless service to our great Nation and to your families for their countless untold sacrifices. This year, our Air Force will face numerous challenges from force management reductions and potential force

No changes to Korean National employee funding

Today, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) notified Korean National employees that, at this time, there will be no personnel actions due to funding shortfalls and they will continue to receive pay. USFK is working closely with the U.S. Department of Defense and the Republic of Korea Ministry of National

35th ADA ammo retrieval an exercise in teamwork and preparation

"Driving to the ammunition depot, loading, securing and returning with the cargo is merely the tip of the iceberg, the easy part," said Sgt. 1st Class Royce Wilcox, Headquarters Platoon Sergeant with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.The Soldiers of