22 August 2014 "Iron Nickel" Steams Into Sasebo The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pulled into Sasebo Naval Base, Japan, Aug. 22, for a scheduled port visit.Peleliu has been transiting the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) after departing Naval Base Guam and participating in support of the nation's maritime strategy, while...
22 August 2014 Death Rattlers Rock RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3 With several joint forces assembled for RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3, Eielson hosted the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, also known as the "Death Rattlers," assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The Death Rattlers tested their combat capabilities in the multi-service coordinated aerial...
22 August 2014 USS Columbus Returns to Pearl Harbor Family and friends gathered at the submarine piers, Aug. 21, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to welcome back Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762), following a deployment to the Western Pacific region.Signs, banners and leis welcomed the crew home as family and friends...
22 August 2014 Wolf Pack Prowls Skies over Alaska Wolf Pack Airmen assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron stationed at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea arrived at Eielson a few days late, but wasted no time in catching up with the rest of RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3.The 80th FS came to Eielson to sharpen their air combat skills and apply their training in the...
21 August 2014 21 Nations Participate in Largest Peacekeeping Training Event in 2014 More than 800 participants representing 21 nations were united as the opening ceremony kicked off this year's largest peacekeeping training event Aug. 19, 2014 at the Indonesia Peace and Security Center in Sentul, Indonesia.The Global Peace Operations Initiative Capstone Training Event Garuda Canti...
21 August 2014 Deputy Defense Secretary Meets with Senior U.S., South Korean Officials During his visit to South Korea, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work met with senior U.S. and Republic of Korea officials to review progress in transforming the U.S.-ROK alliance and reaffirm the United States' steadfast commitment to the defense of the ROK, Deputy Secretary of Defense Spokesperson...
21 August 2014 20th CBRNE Participates in Ulchi Freedom Guardian The U.S. Army's only command that combats chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats is participating Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian in South Korea, Aug. 18-29.The Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland-based 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear,...
21 August 2014 Team Kadena Exercises Real-world Scenarios Team Kadena's F-15C Eagle fighter jets and pilots participated in a mission-focused exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18-21.With Kadena Air Base as the Keystone of the Pacific and home to the Air Force's largest combat wing, the F-15s play a big role in providing unmatched combat power and a...
21 August 2014 Pilots & Crew Dive into Water Survival Training We've all seen the news about the aviation incident dubbed the "Miracle on the Hudson." An airline pilot by the name of Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, and his First Officer Jeff Skiles, safely landed a large passenger airliner into the Hudson River after both engines failed in January...
21 August 2014 Wild Weasels Deploy Airpower to RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3 As RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3 kicks into high gear, Eielson has seen many different units from around the world.The Wild Weasels from the 14th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Wing assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan made their first RF-A appearance of the year, bringing tactical air combat skills to assist...