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The military justice system is a commander's program designed to support good order and discipline in the unit and to ensure mission accomplishment.When commanders decide to impose nonjudical punishment, they can choose from a variety of punishments. For enlisted members, that list includes

COMPACAF: Suicide prevention is a leadership challenge to us 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

Chief Airey laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery

Surrounded by family and friends, colleagues and fellow Airmen, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Airey was laid to rest here May 28. More than 400 people came to Ft. Myer, Va., for his funeral service and then on to Arlington for his grave site ceremony. Located in section 34, Chief

101 Critical Days of Summer to kick off

Pacific Air Forces safety officials are striving for a third consecutive year without a fatality during this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign. The campaign kicks off May 22 and runs through Sept. 8. This year's theme is "Play To Live, Live To Play." "The role of commanders, supervisors

New options available for accompanied Korea tours

Air Force members headed to certain locations in Korea now can request an accompanied tour and serve with their families for two or three years. Current base facilities, such as housing, schools and support activities, will limit the number of Airmen authorized to serve the accompanied,

Making this Memorial Day memorable

I can't tell a lie. I use to not put much thought into Memorial Day earlier in my life. Yes, I am ashamed to admit it. Today, if you were to ask someone what their favorite holiday is, don't be surprised when they tell you, "Christmas" or "Thanksgiving." But I am here to tell you that about six

Congratulations to Osan's master sergeant selectees

Team Osan congratulates the newest master sergeant selectees:Jason Samuel Allen Shane Bentley Vincent L Bolden Jason K Burton Heath M Ceglio Richard J Clarkson Christopher Cline Daniel L Colon Antonio Cousin Richard D Davis Bryan R Deman Ryan D Deniger James D Dowler John R Dulac Paul D Erickson

COMPACAF Memorial Day message: 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.

Courageous Channel puts Team Osan to the test

More than 1,300 members of Team Osan recently participated in the largest non-combatant evacuation operation exercise in the world. Courageous Channel, a semi-annual NEO hosted by U.S. Forces Korea, is a joint, peninsula-wide exercise and is the only NEO in which the non-combatants actually depart