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ADT helps the future of Afghanistan
The Georgia National Guard's Agriculture Development Team continues to move forward improving the agriculture productivity and economic development in eastern Afghanistan.Agriculture is the main source of income for most Afghans, but years of war have prevented experienced farmers from teaching the best procedures to the next generation.The ADT's
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1/09
2013
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Protecting eyes to guard skies
"Look over my right shoulder," Capt. Mike Gitchel said as he leaned over his patient, using a large lens to magnify the interior of her eye. "This is going to be a little bright." It's not every day the members of the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical-Dental Flight optometry element check for retinal health, but there is never a day they aren't ready
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1/09
2013
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Defend the Installation: DO fear the Reaper!
Editor's Note: This is the second in a three-part series of articles on how the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group safeguards the people and equipment on Bagram Airfield.Every day, they are out there.Every day, the Airmen of the 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Reaper teams venture forth to seek out threats, respond to attacks or
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1/08
2013
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Defend the Installation: the dogs of war
Tucked into a small corner of this sprawling base is an important cog in its protection.At the aptly named "Camp Kujo," the military working dogs of the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron train and prepare to go out on missions both inside and outside the wire, day and night."We always have a team out there," said Staff Sgt. Ulises
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1/01
2013
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Total Force: behind the music
Editor's Note: This is the second article in a series about the U.S. Air Forces Central Band, the only assigned Air Force Band to the Central Command Area of Responsibility. Based in Southwest Asia, the current band "Total Force" is comprised of deployed Airmen from the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.At the sound of the first few notes on the
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12/31
2012
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Just passing through: Bagram terminal busiest in DoD
It could be a father going home on emergency leave. It could be a general arriving for an official visit. It could even be a whole Army division on its way to relieve their comrades in the field.Whoever they are and where ever they need to go, the 455 Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron stands ready to send them on their way."Our daily mix of
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12/28
2012
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U.S. flag strengthens bond of Air Force father, son while deployed
A simple U.S. flag. It's traveled thousands of miles, seen numerous deployments - six to be exact - and one stint at Air Force basic military training. Even today, it's still traveling, looking dusty and dull from all of its miles and years. But for one Air Force father and son duo, it's more than just a simple U.S. flag; it's their symbol of
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12/27
2012
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Total Force: a fitting name
Editor's Note: This is the first article in a series about the U.S. Air Forces Central Band, the only assigned Air Force Band to the Central Command Area of Responsibility. Based in Southwest Asia, the current band "Total Force" is comprised of deployed Airmen from the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.As the group of musicians took to the stage
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12/27
2012
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High school reunion … above Afghanistan
In 2001, three students - each in a different grade - shared the halls and classrooms of DuBois Area High School in rural central Pennsylvania.This month, those former students had a unique hometown reunion, stepping aboard a C-130J Super Hercules as Airmen on an airlift mission to transport cargo and passengers from Kandahar Airfield to other
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12/20
2012
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Working together: Czech, Coalition forces train Afghan Airmen on helicopter operations
No language barrier can keep members of the Czech Air Force from training Afghan airmen on rotary aircraft, and partnering with Coalition forces to develop the Afghan Air Force. Whatever languages they speak, using however many interpreters, the Czechs' mission here is clear: to advise Afghan aircrews on the safe and proper procedures of flying
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12/20
2012
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