U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anfernee Chea, 374th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, poses for a photo during a C-130J Super Hercules isochronal inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025.
Tightly gripping his hands around the cold metal bar, a rush of adrenaline flowed through his body as the echoing sounds of encouragement from his wingmen, friends and family got louder nearby.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Villalta, 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, uses a computer numerical control mill on a component at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025
Community volunteers who logged more than 17,000 collective hours of service last year, saving nearly $1 million in labor costs, were recognized for their efforts during a ceremony April 29.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schaeffer, 35th Cargo Deployment Function innovation noncommissioned officer in charge, develops and codes for an AI flight scheduling system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gracie Chaffin, 35th Maintenance Squadron analysis programs section chief, gives a presentation during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April, 7, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph McLemore, 35th Maintenance Squadron conventional crew chief, fuses a GBU-54 bomb tail before assembling in support of Bomber Task Force (BTF) 25-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Davis 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron (LRS) ground transport operator, tightens a ratchet strap to secure cargo for the Rhino Express program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 15, 2025.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Hannah Snider, 374th Medical Group clinical nurse, poses for a photo in the urgent care clinic at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2025.
We asked our staff to weigh in on their tattoos and the meaning behind their masterpieces.
The tattoo culture in the Philippines is getting better and continues to grow. Our elders are starting to accept it and realize it’s art.
I think my tattoos have mostly impacted my life in a positive way. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I’ve gotten bad looks.
My favorite tattoo is hands-down my left sleeve. It’s comprised of the four animals for the four cardinal directions from Korea’s version of yin and yang.
It wasn’t until I graduated tech school that I got my first tattoo and now, 12 years later, I have covered most of my left thigh.
Taste of Japan
Best of Pacific
Destination Paradise
Welcome to the Pacific