The Air Force has awarded a Bronze Star Medal to SMSgt. Peter Casiano, assigned to the American Forces Network at Yokota AB, Japan, for his work while deployed to Afghanistan in 2006. Casiano worked with a Provisional Reconstruction Team, serving as a media advisor to local Afghani officials to help them communicate effectively with the local populace, developing radio programs for two provincial governors. During his tour he also helped secure a convoy under attack and escorted a medic to help recover wounded troops.
B-1 Bomber Task Force Deploys to Japan
Oct. 18, 2025
A quartet of B-1Bs from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas have landed at Misawa AB, Japan, likely for a series of exercises with Japanese, U.S. and Australian forces.