Suicide prevention: A leadership challenge for all

Every time a life is lost in Pacific Air Forces I am alerted. All are tragic in different ways, but among the most troubling is when it involves a suicide. During the course of my 35 years on active duty, I've learned that we cannot prevent every suicide attempt. More importantly, I've learned that

Commentary: Meeting Air Force demands through networking

Our service has been forced to adapt and change in order to support the environment in which we live. Most notable is the drawdown in the size of our service. Despite all of the consolidation initiatives and self-service programs, the success of these solutions (and our survival) hinges on every

Kadena starts the summer off right with Motorcycle Safety Day

Kadena's motorcycle enthusiasts got a head start on the "101 Critical Days of Summer" with Motorcycle Safety Day May 18. The safety day was held to highlight safe riding practices and bring awareness of the growing concern for motorcycle safety in the Air Force not only to the riders, but to

Kadena Air Base prepares for potential water shortage

As one of the main attractions of Okinawa is the beautiful waters surrounding the island, water conservation can seem like a minor concern. Yet, Okinawa's drinking water supply is highly dependent on rainfall. Okinawa averages 84 inches of rain a year. Most of this precipitation arrives between

"101 Critical Days of Summer" Safety Campaign Begins

The "101 Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign officially kicks off May 22, Memorial Day weekend, and ends Sept. 7, Labor Day. This is historically the period where we lose more Airmen to preventable mishaps than any other time of the year. Most of the mishaps occur during off-duty activities

Memorial Day Message from the PACAF Commander: Honoring the legacy of heroes

For all of us in uniform and those who support our great nation as part of our Air Force team, Memorial Day is a special holiday. Memorial Day observances began following the Civil War when it was known as Decoration Day. This day was dedicated to honoring those who had died during the Civil War.

Airmen, Seabees practice first ADR

Camp Kinser military family housing can now stay cool in the summer

Sixteen new air conditioning chillers have been replaced in the Camp Kinser Towers that support military family housing,just in time to beat the summer heat. The new energy-efficient chillers will not only reduce energy consumption, but will do so withless energy. The towers previously required

Saving lives in the midst of danger

Security Forces respond to mortar attacks

Firefighters perform aircraft crash rescue mission during LORE

Airmen perform Self Aid and Buddy Care procedures

LORE tests Airmen's knowledge on UXO procedures

Wing MOPP's up in a chemical attack

Pulled from peril