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Osan AB (1952): Photos of Robert Evilsizor

» by Kalani January 12th, 2010 at 6:08 pm » Comments (1)

Have finally posted to my historical website for Osan AB the photos of Robert Evilsizor, former Commander, Co A, 839th Engineering Aviation Battalion (EAB) (SCARWAF). "SCARWAF" stands for Special Category ...more »

A1C Reed Shane: An Airman’s Tour at Osan AB (1965-1966)

» by Kalani December 3rd, 2009 at 4:27 am » Comments (8)

A1C Reed Shane spent a year at Osan and shared his photos with us. He stated, I was there from May 1965 thru July 1966." Reed lamented that he made ...more »

Army JAG prosecutor marries ex-wife of MacDill captain he puts in prison for DUI

» by Bill November 24th, 2009 at 8:36 am » Comments (1)

Joseph Piotrowski has filed a bar complaint and is now trying to get the military to open an investigation. From the St. Petersburg Times- The driver has a bottle of Jack ...more »

US Air Force Personnel Unhappy with Wearing Reflective Belt

» by GI Korea November 5th, 2009 at 9:38 am » Comments (0)

It is pretty humorous to see Air Force personnel griping about the reflective belts: Airmen concerned about becoming glow-in-the-dark targets are sounding off about those shiny Air Force safety belts ...more »

US Air Force Eliminates Mandatory PT

» by GI Korea October 31st, 2009 at 5:59 am » Comments (12)

This is probably going to make many an airman's day: Even as the Air Force prepares to toughen physical fitness standards for airmen, it’s proposing to do away with mandatory ...more »

The US Air Force’s New PT Standards

» by GI Korea September 17th, 2009 at 7:28 am » Comments (10)

I am interested in hearing from all you Air Force personnel reading this on what you think of the new PT standards: The Air Force will institute new physical fitness standards ...more »

Airman spots aircraft fuel leak at 35,000 feet

» by Bill May 17th, 2009 at 12:45 pm » Comments (3)

Was anyone monitoring the fuel status in the cockpit? Most of us hear stories of Airmen saving lives in combat, but an Airman who saves the lives of more than 300 ...more »

Air Force Colonel Cleared in Religion Promotion Case

» by GI Korea April 4th, 2009 at 4:03 pm » Comments (2)

I didn't think there was anything that could be considered a violation of US Air Force regulations in this case, but do continue to think she should have practiced better ...more »

Volcanic ash covers Yokota air base

» by Bill February 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm » Comments (3)

Japan's Mount Asama blew its top early Monday morning Japan time Base residents awoke Monday to a layer of fine grayish ash from a nearby volcano covering streets, buildings and vehicles. The ...more »

Kunsan Airbase’s New Runway Stop Lights

» by GI Korea January 31st, 2009 at 1:55 am » Comments (5)

I just got to wonder how do these lights cost $650,000 dollars? more »

Kunsan’s Dog Handlers

» by GI Korea January 3rd, 2009 at 11:05 pm » Comments (1)

Here is an AFN report on Air Force's dog handlers that operate at Kunsan Airbase: It seems like this would actually be a pretty good job to have for a young ...more »

Kunsan Air Base commander is relieved of duty

» by Kalani November 11th, 2008 at 11:06 pm » Comments (7)

 It's sad news for a proud unit.  The position used to be a general-maker -- meaning that after you left you pinned on your star.  One wonders what duty-performance factor could ...more »
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