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  • 380th Air Terminal Operation Center ensures Army mission success

    In the Global War On Terror, mission success often hinges on a unit adapting to their environment and overcoming to get the job done. Within the realm of logistics, adapting and overcoming is the standard. Since December of 2007, the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron's Air Terminal Operations Center and its crew of 12 Airmen have not
  • Staff Sgt. Jerry Price, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Warrior of the Week. (courtesy photo)

    Warrior of the Week

    Staff Sgt. Jerry Price380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Duty title: NCOIC Customer Service Hobbies: Cars, Motorcycles, and dirt-track racing Most fulfilling part of my job: Keeping the vehicle fleet on the road so the wing can accomplish the mission. Supervisor's Comments: Sergeant Price has been deployed to the 380th Air 

  • The two birthdays of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing

    Organizations are somewhat like people. They are conceived (established), born (the initial activation), live (become operational), sleep (inactivate), and may even die (disband). Unlike a person however, the organization of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing may legitimately claim two birthdays. On July 11, 1955, the wing was born with its initial
  • Senior Airman Jose Malonda, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Distribution Operator, refuels a KC-10 Extender recently. Airman Malonda recently set the Air Force record for most fuel pumped in one month with a total of 4,375,960 gallons issued during the month of June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ross M. Tweten.)

    380th Fuels Distribution Operator breaks Air Force refueling record

    "I just pumped gas." No, this isn't what the pimply-faced gas station attendant says after filling your car with unleaded. This is what Airman 1st Class Jose Malonda, a Fuels Distribution Operator with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, said after setting the Air Force record of most fuel pumped in one month with a total of
  • Senior Airman Debbie Villanueva, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Boom Operator and 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Warrior of the Week. (Courtesy photo).

    Warrior of the Week

    Senior Airman Debbie Villanueva908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Duty title: Boom Operator Hobbies: Fresh-water fishing, camping, drawing, traveling Most fulfilling part of my job: Providing critical fuel to fighters during combat missions to help save lives and continue to fight the Global War On Terror. Supervisor's Comments: Airman
  • Tech. Sgt. Merl Tilley, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron was the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Warrior of the Week for the week of June 20, 2008.

    Warrior of the Week

    Tech. Sgt. Merl Tilley380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Duty title: Kennel Master Home Unit: Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Hobbies: Riding my Harley Davidson, baseball, and playing acoustic guitar Most fulfilling part of my job: Knowing what the Military Working Dogs and their handlers are capable of while seeing them go above and beyond
  • Brig. Gen. H.D. Polumbo, Jr., 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives the wing guidon from Lt. Gen. Gary North, Ninth Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central commander, during the wing change of command ceremony, June 16.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kelly LeGuillon)

    380th Air Expeditionary Wing welcomes new commander

    Monday, Brig. Gen. H.D. Polumbo, Jr. assumed command of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. Officiating the change of command ceremony was Lt. Gen. Gary L. North, Ninth Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central Commander. During the ceremony, General North addressed the welcoming of a new commander, the wing's accomplishments, and his expectations for
  • First Lieutenant Stephanie Barnes

    Warrior of the Week

    First Lieutenant Stephanie Barnes960th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron Duty title: Intelligence Officer In Charge Home Unit: Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Hobbies: Working out, and spending time with my husband and friends Most fulfilling part of my job: Knowing that the intelligence I provide is supporting my squadron and aircrew's

  • Go ahead, be a quitter ... and make everyone proud

    What is your goal during this deployment? I've found most people want to lose weight, save money, get fit, or quit smoking. If you want to be tobacco-free, the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group can help you achieve this goal. Each person has individualized reasons to quit using tobacco. Perhaps you've noticed a cough that just won't go away, and

  • 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander bids farewell

    Last year, the new commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary wing pledged to take care of our Airmen. Looking back one year later, as he prepares to relinquish command, that's exactly what he's done. "From my perspective, I put more importance on taking care of our people, and then I trust that if they're taken care of, then they'll take care of the
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