Turning Wrenches

Ground pounder

Fueling the Fight

By the numbers

RAF TORDET plays crucial role in GWOT effort

Capable of long-range, high speed precision strikes, the Royal Air Force Tornado detachment remains a key asset in supporting Coalition ground troops in Operation Iraqi Freedom. An RAF unit here provides that support around the clock. Deployed here since June, the 12th Bomber Squadron maintains a

Briefing the Chief

Cadillacs to get 'overhaul'

The portable restrooms in many parts of the base, commonly referred to as 'cadillacs,' are scheduled to receive an overhaul in the near future. The wing commander's goal is to have  three new, concrete facilities and five of the cadillacs in most need of repair refurbished by Dec. 25, according to

379 AEW hones skills with MARE

Members from nearly every unit on base participated in a major accident response exercise here July 28. The goals of the exercise were to hone the skills of first responders and to practice incident command and control. About 500 people from organizations across the base were involved in the

Lending their EARS: KC-135 Airmen endure, thrive in high ops tempo

Fighters and bombers constantly soar over the battlefield supporting the U.S. and Coalition Armed Forces' most valuable asset, the troops, with the reassurance that refueling is never more than a shout away. U.S. and coalition aircraft can rely on the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and

Improved processes increase 379 AEW efficiency

After more than 6 years of operations, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing remains one of the largest wings in the U.S. Air Forces Central Area of Responsibility, supporting an average of 70 missions per day during the last year. While carrying out the daily Air Tasking Order is a top priority for