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  • Twilight wake up call

    F-16 Aircraft from 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska are parked in the early morning during Cope North 2012 Feb. 15. The 18 AS is here in support of Cope North 2012, flying as the opposing force to the other aircraft participating in the Exercise. Exercise COPE NORTH 2012, a

  • AF 2013 budget: Cuts while keeping agile, flexible, ready force

    The Air Force released its fiscal 2013 budget Feb. 13 and stressed the need for difficult budgetary cuts to meet the new defense strategy while maintaining the service's agility, flexibility and readiness.The Air Force is requesting $154.3 billion in the president's 2013 budget, a reduction of five

  • 18th Aggressor Squadron takes to the skies

    F-16 Fighting Falcon Aggressors launch during Cope North 2012, Feb. 14. More than 1,000 military members from units spanning the Pacific are scheduled to begin arriving this week for exercise Cope North. The trilateral exercise, which began Feb. 11 and will run through Feb. 24, is a multinational

  • National Children's Dental Health Month Feb 2012

    This February marks the 61st annual National Children's Dental Health Month and Team Andersen dental officials want children and parents to understand the importance of taking care of your teeth. Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout

  • Man vs Wild: father, son fight to stay alive

    "I thought we were going to die," said Tech. Sgt. Matthew Alanza, 36th Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of chaplain affairs, as he looks back on what he describes as the single most horrifying experience of his life.A stoic expression settles across the sergeant's face, as he reflects on the

  • Cope North 2012 combines forces, efforts

    Joint operations kicked off between the U.S. Air Force, the Japan Air Self Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force as the first day of exercise Cope North 2012 began at Northwest Field here, Feb. 13. Whether it was the JASDF's F-2s flying alongside the RAAF's F-18s, or RAAF troops joining

  • 736 SFS crowned warrior day champs

    Leading the way in the race to achieve 90 at 90, the 736th Security Forces Squadron clenched victory during the 36th Contingency Response Group's quarterly warrior day competition here Feb. 6.With chests heaving and the unmistakable glint of competition in their eyes, the four-person 736 SFS team

  • Andersens Best: Senior Master Sgt. Sean Garrison

    Senior Master Sgt. Sean Garrison, Detachment 3 superintendant, was awarded Team Andersen's Best here, Feb. 9. Sergeant Garrison was part of the initial set up of 9th Operations Group, Detachment 3, home of the Silent Hunters. From the smallest procedures to the largest construction projects,

  • Cope North 12-1 kicks off

    More than 1,000 military members from units spanning the Pacific are scheduled to begin arriving this week for exercise COPE NORTH 2012. The trilateral exercise, which will run Feb. 11-24, is a multinational exercise designed to enhance air operations between the U.S. Air Force, the Japan Air Self

  • DOD begins prorating imminent danger pay

    Service members now will receive imminent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas, Pentagon officials said here today.The change, which took effect yesterday, was included in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law Dec.