Soggy start to RED FLAG-Alaska

The multinational exercise, RED FLAG-Alaska, began Oct.8, 2012, at Eielson AFB, Alaska, despite cold temperature and constant rain.RF-A, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, Joint National Training Capability accredited exercise, is a collection of tactical air combat exercises designed to replicate the

Buccaneers prepare for RED FLAG-Alaska

PMEL demonstrates superior wingmanship for more than 4000 days

For some, driving under the influence has delivered a life-changing blow. The Airmen in the 366th Component Maintenance Squadron's precision measurement equipment laboratory flight can proudly say none of the 377 Gunfighters caught drinking and driving in the past 12 years has been one of them. "I

Buccaneers arrive at Red Flag-Alaska

Members of the 428th Fighter Squadron arrived here Oct. 3, 2012, to participate in the realistic, 10-day air combat training exercise known as Red Flag-Alaska.Each Red Flag-Alaska exercise is a multi-service, combat operations exercise and corresponds to the designed operational capability of the

MHAFB Airmen return from deployment

Airmen from the 366th Fighter Wing returned Sept 27 from a deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 391st Fighter Squadron and 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron executed Combined Forces Air Component Command priorities, took advantage of training opportunities to

Flu vaccinations kickoff

Since the early 1900's, America has been plagued by various flu pandemics. From the Spanish flu outbreak in 1918, which killed nearly 675,000 people in the United States alone, to the 2009 introduction of H1N1, which left between 8,870 and 18,300 fatalities in its wake, distributing the vaccine for

Suicide prevention: Risks and warnings

Before intervention, before support, even before treatment ... there is prevention.Tragically, 36,000 lives are lost to suicide each year in the U.S. Tens of thousands more attempt suicide. Every day, families, friends, coworkers and neighbors lose someone they care about. Intervention, support and