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  • Living life in the fast lane; flirting with disaster's mistress

    Mankind's greatest quest to move faster and to shorten time between destinations, is one of the pillars of societal progress. However, our affinity with pushing the limit is also filled with danger.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed is involved in one out of three

  • F-16s make strides while at Chitose AB

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons didn't wait long to roar into high-flying action while traveling here July 8 to train with F-15Js assigned to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.Pilots from the 35th Fighter Wing stationed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, "fought" their way into Chitose airspace early in

  • Safe fun in summer sun

    Summer - the time of year when everyone wants to go to the beach, have a cookout or lie out and enjoy the sun. Although this may be the warmest and brightest time of year, it is important to keep in mind what affects the sun and hot temperatures can have on your body if exposed for long periods of

  • ATR commander meets with media

    Following the deployment of nearly 100 Airmen to northern Japan's Chitose Air Base on July 8, the U.S. Air Force commander in charge of the Aviation Training Relocation here met with members of the Japanese media and city council to discuss the mission's objectives. Maj. Jason Mascetta, ATR

  • Protecting millions at a moment's notice

    Consider yourself responsible for the lives of millions of people every single day. Your goal is to keep them alive and be there for each one of them at a moment's notice, day and night. Believe it or not, the position has already been filled. It's the mission of Pacific Air Forces - the major