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Fuels Airmen at The Rock pay homage to tradition
The word erie isn't enough to describe the scene. One lone combat boot slowly turns as it hangs 10 feet in the air, surrounded by roughly 200 more, dangling from the ceiling of an old, damaged building."We've had comments ranging from 'that's very cool' to 'that's kinda creepy' but this is our piece of fuels history," said Master Sgt. Nathaniel
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1/19
2014
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Deployed Airmen enhance readiness through CrossFit
As many as 35 Airmen of all ranks gather three to five times per week at the tactical fitness facility here to challenge themselves in CrossFit classes to help exceed their fitness goals.The classes are taught by certified CrossFit instructors Captains Sam Murray and Brent Tittle, and Army 1st Lt. Caleb Martin. During one such class, participants
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1/10
2014
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Airman embodies deployed resiliency through fitness
Capt. Ezekiel "E.Z." Duran, a physiologist with the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group, is not only determined to be physically fit, working out two times each day while preparing to run a marathon, but also be the best possible wingman to his fellow deployed Airmen."One of my goals here is to help people succeed," he said. "I enjoy mentoring people
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1/02
2014
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'Life is our business' AFE gives aircrew peace of mind
With all of the demands placed upon aircrews to make sure their mission is accomplished, they need to know that life-support equipment is ready in case of an emergency.The professionals at the 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment shop give aircrews the assurance their equipment is working properly for any
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12/22
2013
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Deployed service members reduce waste, generate MWR funds
On average, a deployed person will go through nearly 1,500 plastic water bottles during a deployment. Multiply that number by all the people assigned to a base during a year and you have millions of water bottles filling landfills and creating waste. To help reduce waste and be good stewards of the environment, while also bringing back some funds
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12/17
2013
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380 ECES firefighters train to fight
A blaring alarm broadcasts over the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire station's radios. The dispatcher briefs responders to respond to a fire in the boom pod of a KC-10 Extender located on the flightline here. The firefighters quickly don their protective clothing, jump into the crash, tender, and rescue trucks, and race out to the
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12/11
2013
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Master sergeant's journey to healthier lifestyle, body
At 5 feet 5 inches and 232 pounds, he looked in the mirror and wasn't proud of what he saw. "If I can't look at myself, how can my kids and everyone else look at me and think I look okay?"He decided enough was enough; it was time for a change. "The last 17 years I fought to keep my weight off, it's been a non-stop rollercoaster and I was tired of
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12/06
2013
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Aunt and nephew unexpectedly reunite during deployment
People often say "it's a small world," and for one Airman and Soldier that statement could not be any truer. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shanda Moon, executive assistant to the Command Chief, Air Force Central Command, and U.S. Army Spc. Alec Potthoff, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade wheeled vehicle
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12/04
2013
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Vehicle maintenance keeping the wheels rolling
If it has wheels, an engine and uses gasoline, the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance crew here is more than likely responsible for all of its bumper to bumper maintenance."A lot of people don't realize all of the people involved in vehicle maintenance," said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Travis Funderburk, 380 ELRS
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11/22
2013
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From crew chiefs to PJ's - team effort saves lives
Airmen assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron begin their day at Bagram Airfield by conducting routine checks of their HH-60G Pave Hawk's, going through refresher lifesaving trainings or staying on top of their physical fitness. A day that may seem slow can quickly turn into controlled chaos as a real world mission can drop at a seconds
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11/22
2013
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