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G.I. Jones to the rescue
The primary mission for doctors working in the Craig Joint Theater Hospital is to tend to service members with trauma, but another mission here is providing humanitarian care to local nationals, and "G.I Jones" is that doctor. On Bagram when an Afghan child is hospitalized, there is only one doctor who tends to their care and locals call him G.I.
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10/30
2013
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Maintainers keep the mission rolling
Nearly every military mission requires the use of a vehicle at some point. Whether it's the forklift loading cargo directly on an aircraft, the cable-reel truck used to install communication lines across the base or just the pickup truck used to transport supplies, vehicles are a requirement to get jobs done. More than 81 Airmen and soldiers
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10/12
2013
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Joint Air Attack Team Live Fire Exercise
U.S. Air Force's 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations unit conducted a Joint Air Attack Team live fire exercise called Operation Spartan Spear Two at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Sept. 18, 2013. A JAAT is when both a fixed wing and rotary wing assets all fire into the same area. "It is important because it masses fires and gives a
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10/01
2013
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386 AEW Airman proud to push pallets
"I push pallets on planes," he mumbled through lips on a head hung low. Add shuffling feet and hunched shoulders and one would think this was a first date introduction gone wrong. Gone wrong, yes. First date, no. Bradley Hayes was an active-duty Airman working on Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles when he left the Air Force in 1993. He went on to
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9/26
2013
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Bagram doctor delivers glasses to needy
Five months ago after arriving on Bagram, Maj. Marcus Neuffer, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group ophthalmologist, and his technician, Airman 1st Class Chellbie Gonzales, established a program to provide glasses to Afghan and coalition members in need. The donated glasses come from former patients and non-profits. They have held two glasses clinics
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9/24
2013
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From training to trauma: A testament of heroism
It started as any other training day for the crew of Jayhoon 11; however, events unfolded Sept. 7 which proved to be a true test of tactics, training and teamwork."Start up and taxi were uneventful," said Tech. Sgt. Matty Garcia, 444th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron Mi-17 evaluator aerial gunner. "Upon holding short of Jayhoon Pad, Shindand
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9/24
2013
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What's a Yurt?
The Transit Center at Manas embraces Kyrgyzstan's culture by adopting some key traditions from around the country. One example of trying out Kyrgyz traditions is the yurt, a circular, tent-like structure, filled with colorful carpets, tapestries and intricately carved furniture. While the TCM has only one yurt, it's primary use is for hosting
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9/23
2013
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Depot liaison engineer keep AFCENT aircraft flying safely
When one's car has a mechanical failure, the operator's manual is an immediate source of information. It may reveal a solution to the problem or highlight the need for a mechanic. But what if you fly, not drive, and your aircraft breaks down with a problem that the 'aircraft manual' doesn't cover, then what do you do?1st Lt. Eric Yerly is an
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9/19
2013
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Son and father reunite for birthday in Afghanistan
A proud Air Force father surprised his son on his birthday on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 17, 2013. Lt. Col. Jonathon McBeth and Senior Airman Jonathan McBeth were able to share the entire day together. Before their deployments the two had not seen each other for more than two years."I texted him this morning to let him know I was here [at
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9/17
2013
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Captain's bars passed on through combat zone history
Since 1832, the rank of captain has been symbolized by double silver bars, sometimes referred to as railroad tracks. For each commissioned officer earning the rank of captain, the insignia carry special meaning. For a specific set of these bars, the rank carries extra meaning.These "railroad tracks" come with a combat tradition."The story behind
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9/16
2013
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