In a rare treat for a grandfather, Robert Fearing pinned a Bronze Star on his grandson, Air Force Office of Special Investigation Agent Robert Fearing at Travis AFB, Calif. Agent Fearing received the award for his work in counterintelligence operations at Balad AB, Iraq. USAF officials say he aided the capture of 50 enemy insurgents (the old name), including one high-priority terrorist leader—unnamed. Agent Fearing is an 18-year USAF veteran.
The Air Force displayed all the firepower it has amassed on Okinawa in an unusually diverse show of force this week. IIn a May 6 “Elephant Walk,” Kadena Air Base showcased 24 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, eight F-15E Strike Eagles; two U.S. Army Patriot anti-missile batteries near the runway; and…