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    Reserve first sergeants hit ground running, adapt to active duty tempo

    SOUTHWEST ASIA-- Every Airman serving has to meet the same training, education and proficiency standards of their career field, regardless of whether or not they are active duty, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve. Here at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, total force integration is exemplified in the first sergeant corps, where nine of the 13
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    AF dentist, Army veterinarian team up for K-9 root canal in AOR

    What do you do when an Airman needs medical attention and isn’t a person?
  • Master Sgt. Norbert Feist, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chef poses for a photograph alongside aircraft 1004 Wednesday, August 30th, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Feist has been the dedicated crew chief for aircraft 1004 for 21 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric M. Sharman)

    Time Tested; Airman, aircraft serve 21 years together

    Since entering active military service in 1956, the C-130 Hercules has earned its place in the storied history of air power, time and time again. From Vietnam all the way up through Operation Inherent Resolve, the C-130 has always made a name for itself.
  • The 386 Air Expeditionary Wing honor guard presents the colors at a change-of-command ceremony Monday, June 5, 2017, at the base theater at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.. The honor guard performs at about a fifty events per six-month rotation.

    386 AEW Honor Guard braves the elements, honors the past

    “The level in which I perform will never be dictated by the type of ceremony, the severity of the temperature, nor the size of the crowd.”
  • Staff Sgt. Terrance Branch, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management journeyman, looks for a part in the aircraft parts store warehouse Oct. 13, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Branch is a member of the APS team that is responsible for storing and issuing parts for nine weapon systems within their shops responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

    Aircraft Parts Store feeds fight in OIR

    Over time, wear and tear of aircraft parts can cause planes to be down for days at a time. It’s the job of one shop, in coordination with aircraft maintainers, to try and prevent this from happening.
  • Capt. Grace Miller from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Capt. Shelly Martin from the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron discuss the plans resolve issues Sept. 27, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. They ensure the unit operations run smoothly and that they have the resources needed to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Anika Jones/Released)

    Matrons of the maintenance world

    Some may fear change, but it can encourage the impossible. In a career field typically dominated by males, these six women are breaking the mold and rising to the challenge.
  • Senior Airman Kyle Cvoliga, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician, uses a blowtorch to fix a leak on an A/C unit Sep. 2, 2016, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The 386 ECES HVAC shop is responsible for fixing and maintaining over 725 A/C units across the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

    HVAC keeps the Rock cool

    The motor whines nearly dying from suffocation as the sun beats down from the dusty sky above. Slowly but surely the air conditioning unit takes its last breath of cool air as the motor comes to a dying halt.Minutes later, the people inside stop feeling the refreshing cool air and realize what happened, their A/C unit is broken. In a near frantic
  • Tech. Sgt. Raul Salazar, the clinical NCOIC with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, preps a patient for an electrocardiography Aug. 4, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Anika Jones/Released)

    Heartbeat of the Mission

    Service members are the mission’s heart, and just like the heart pumping oxygen and blood throughout the body to sustain life, they work diligently to keep the mission alive.  The clinic provides that heartbeat, ensuring the wing has a medically fit force.The 386th Expeditionary Medical Group’s day-to-day mission is providing first-line, basic
  • Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, speaks to the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing during an all call Aug. 21, 2016, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Harrigian made his first visit to the base after taking command of AFCENT last month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zachary Kee)

    New AFCENT commander brings focus to 386 AEW

  • Capt. Kristin Montville and Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Colwell prepare an intelligence briefing for senior leadership at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 4, 2016. The reservists are deployed from the 439th Operations Support Squadron’s intelligence section at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. They’re assigned to Air Force Central Command’s 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. (US Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andrew Biscoe)

    Scores of reservists join Total Force effort

    About 200 Air Force reservists from the 439th Airlift Wing are deployed to a pair of undisclosed locations here as well as in Baghdad. Capt. Kristin Montville and Tech Sgt. Jonathan Colwell are among these Airmen, whose home station is Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., and they make up two-thirds of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s intelligence
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-17 Jul
Capt. Chris Bowser, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard Airman and fifth grade math and science teacher at a school outside Pittsburgh, is currently deployed to U.S. Air Forces Central Command and is responsible for helping Coalition Airmen from 17 nations get the job done in the fight against ISIS. Check out his "Classroom to Coalition" story at the following link. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine 171st Air Refueling Wing CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright #KnowYourMil http://www.afcent.af.mil/News/Article/1576324/classroom-to-coalition-pennsylvania-teacher-supports-war-against-isis/
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-13 Jul
It may not be a black cat or running from Jason but I wouldn't want to cross paths with these fighting machines. Happy Friday the 13th! United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine #Fridaythe13 #Friday13
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USAFCENT-12 Jul
United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine
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USAFCENT-10 Jul
Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Drinkard, AFCENT Command Chief, recently visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE, to recognize 380th Airmen's efforts to deliver airpower, develop relationships, and defend the region. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-06 Jul
Pulling Three-A-Days in a #Deployment! Master Sgt. Nikki Walberg overcame three surgeries in a month to working out three times a day inorder to keep herself fit during her deployment. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright 386th Air Expeditionary Wing #KnowYourMil #KnowYourMilitary #FitnessFriday #FlexFriday #AirForce #USAF http://www.afcent.af.mil/Units/386th-Air-Expeditionary-Wing/News/Display/Article/1560027/paralegal-builds-strength-in-and-out-of-the-gym/
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-04 Jul
As we celebrate this Independence Day, we remember those brave souls who fight for peace and liberty. Thank you to all #Airmen supporting our U.S. Air Forces Central Command Mission and serving our great Nation. - Lt. Gen. Jeff Harrigian United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine #4thofjuly #baldeagle #eagle #fourthofjuly #independenceday #patriotism #unitedstates #usa #veteran #vintage #vintagedad #fourthofjulyweekend #fourthofjulycelebration #fourthofjulyfestivities #fireworks #fireworksdisplay #starsandstripes #redwhiteandblue #AirForce
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-02 Jul
Welcome to the skies new Pilots. #Afghanistan Air Force graduated 22 new #pilots June 27, 2018 at a ceremony in Pardubice, Czech Republic. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen.David l Goldfein Airman Magazine 438th Air Expeditionary Wing http://www.afcent.af.mil/News/Article/1564821/aaf-graduates-22-fixed-wing-pilots-including-two-females/
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-30 Jun
What better way to celebrate National #CameraDay than with our Public Affairs #Airmen? Here are some of Airmen throughout AFCENT doing what they do best. We don't take good pictures we look good in them! United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen.David l Goldfein CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright Airman Magazine #NationalCameraDay
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-28 Jun
Space suits for an aircraft what?!? These U-2 pilots fly so high (70,000 feet in the air) they get to look like astronauts. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen.David l Goldfein Airman Magazine 455th Air Expeditionary Wing - Bagram Airfield
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-27 Jun
#Soldiers prove who the Best of the Best is in this Quarters Best Warrior Competition. 12-mile ruck marchs at midnight, obsatcle course, written tests and leaderships boards is a small fraction of the physical and mental test these Soldiers pushed through. U.S. Central Command Gen David L Goldfein http://www.afcent.af.mil/News/Article/1561090/soldiers-test-their-limits-through-best-warrior-competition/
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-26 Jun
Iraq Air Force partake in a #Coalition-led #airstrike against #ISIS with the #F16 Fighting Falcon. Our Coalition partners are getting the job done! United States Air Force U.S. Central Command GEN.David l Goldfein Airman Magazine
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-25 Jun
#Airmen serving Airmen "That pallet you helped secure is going directly to the front lines. That food you just secured is feeding your brothers and sisters in arms. Those weapons you added to the manifest just helped liberate a village from the Islamic State group.” United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen.David L Goldfein Airman Magazine 386th Air Expeditionary Wing
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-21 Jun
Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing completed a Bandage Run June 15, 2018. Theses #Airmen transport patients to receive specific medical care and return them back to the fight at their deployed location. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine Gen. David L. Goldfein
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-18 Jun
Never too late to say Happy Father’s Day!!
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-16 Jun
Who doesn't like #military #photos? #Airmen delivering #Airpower everyday all day! United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen. David L. Goldfein Airman Magazine
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-15 Jun
What better way to celebrate #FathersDay then by deploying with your #Dad United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine Gen. David L. Goldfein CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright
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U.S. Air Force
USAFCENT-14 Jun
It's #FlagDay! We take #OldGlory no matter where we go. Celebrating 58 years (current pattern) of the #RedWhiteAndBlue United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen. David L. Goldfein Airman Magazine #NationalFlagDay #FlagDayUS #USA #UnitedStates #America #USFlag #Flag #AmericanFlag #Merica #StarsAndStripes #StarSpangledBanner #BetsyRoss
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-17 Sep
F-22s Gettin' it done! Raptors forward deploy to austere Mid East base, show ability to operate anywhere, resolve t… https://t.co/KIuYhiiPwR
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@USAFCENT-16 Sep
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-13 Sep
Flexin' 5th gen muscle! F-22s conducted distributed ops yesterday in support of @CJTFOIR. AFCENT Airmen in… https://t.co/BLe5RZe8GE
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-08 Sep
#ShoutoutSaturday with our amazing Airmen delivering airpower everyday! Supporting @ResoluteSupport Mission,… https://t.co/XEKXVCFslb
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-08 Sep
RT @DeptofDefense: #SecDef Mattis greets Defense Attaché-UAE @USArmy Brig. Gen. Miguel Correa, and Brig. Gen. Adrian Spain, 380th Air Exped…
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-07 Sep
RT @ResoluteSupport: A coalition of 41 nations - their people and leaders - understand the global and imminent threat of terrorism. They ar…
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-06 Sep
While deployed to the 380AEW, 94FS & 99RS celebrated major anniversaries. Both unit histories date back to WWI & WW… https://t.co/IkedZqu0SH
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@USAFCENT-04 Sep
AFCENT welcomes our new CFACC Lt. Gen. Guastella LINK to official Air Force Bio https://t.co/NAK0YyaZZd @usairforce… https://t.co/SRUlq9holV
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-03 Sep
Who let the dogs out? We did. Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron’s military working dogs… https://t.co/ATb4TAZfWL
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-30 Aug
Here's video proof of just how awesome the AFCENT change of command was! @usairforce @CENTCOM https://t.co/eBQ3guqKQd
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-30 Aug
AFCENT welcomes Lt. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella Jr. as our new commander. He is in charge of air operations for… https://t.co/KwIVAh7eli
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-28 Aug
How does AFCENT stay connected? Learn how the 609th Expeditionary Air Communications Squadron supports Joint and Co… https://t.co/nWmbNnOY3u
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-27 Aug
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian flew his “fini” flight as AFCENT Commander in an F-22 Raptor Aug 8! Harrigian has com… https://t.co/5HFqRt1oDv
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@USAFCENT-24 Aug
AFCENT’s July Airpower Summary online! Strikes in Afghanistan spike post-ceasefire, pressure Taliban to reconcile.… https://t.co/zXuGWeg2tr
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@USAFCENT-22 Aug
RT @GenDaveGoldfein: This afternoon, #Airmen lined the halls of the Pentagon in solidarity to honor the selfless sacrifice of TSgt John Cha…
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@USAFCENT-21 Aug
Join us in honoring the heroic actions of Tech Sgt John Chapman tomorrow Aug. 22 at 3:30 pm EST. Sgt Chapman will b… https://t.co/h3LoPQtdMa
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@USAFCENT-20 Aug
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@USAFCENT-13 Aug
AFCENT Command Chief Drinkard spent time with the 380 AEW Top III discussing the importance of leading and mentorin… https://t.co/pM9Xu6Add0
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@USAFCENT-11 Aug
RT @CJTFOIR: .@CJTFOIR's deputy commander for operations and intelligence, #USAF Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, took a backseat ride in a #Iraqi F-…
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U.S. Air Force
@USAFCENT-10 Aug
RT @grandslamwing: Our maintainers are bad to the BONE! Want proof? Check out the video on how they keep the B-1B Lancer, and it's pilots,…