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  • Members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing partake in a bible study July 7 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachelle Elsea)

    Spotlight on: Chapel

    Their vision statement: "Glorifying God, Serving Airmen, Pursuing Excellence."With roots planted since the late 1700's, military chaplains have provided centuries of services to military members during times of peace and war. At the "Rock," their role is no different."We provide a Catholic Mass every day except Tuesdays," said Lt. Col. William
  • Approximately 40 passengers board a C-130 piloted by Col. Patrick Mordente, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, June 23. This channel flight was dual-hatted as his fini-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Rachelle Elsea)

    Final flight of a military brat

    Since his birth in Fort Bragg, N.C., Colonel Patrick Mordente, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, has been submerged in the military lifestyle.He grew up in the small town of Keystone Heights, Fla. This area, ironically, did not have much of a military presence."The town had one traffic light," said Colonel Mordente. "In fact, my graduating
  • Senior Airman Kelly McLain, a vehicle operator with the 387th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, keeps her eyes on the road while driving to her next location during a local convoy mission. What would take a normal hour and a half to drive can mean three to four hours on the road for a combat trucker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Spalding)

    Convoy mission gives deployed Airman taste of combat trucker life

    After attempting to plan this for five months, I finally receive the call I've been waiting for: that a local ammunitions movement mission had been allocated, and I'll be on it by tomorrow morning! It's now time to pack my gear; I've got a lot of work to do.That afternoon, I arrived at the 387th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron's compound
  • Staff Sgt. Juan Juarez, a training manager with a 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, educates force protection Airmen on the proper way to use zip ties as restraints. Sergeant Juarez as well as Tech. Sgt. Clint Organ are part of the revamped 387th ESFS training program that includes a mobile training unit that helps train defenders at their post. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke)

    387th Defenders put training first during deployment

    In a deployed location, the mission security forces members perform on a daily basis is an integral and important one. To perform this mission, every member needs to be completely trained and confident in their training. Base defense depends on this. The 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron took training to the next level when they
  • Members of the 387th Expeditionary Support Squadron force protection flight as well as Chaplain (Capt.) Todd Leathermon practice the movements involved with a dignified transfer with a 450-pound weighted transfer case at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 4. Members of the force protection flight play a key role in the dignified transfers of fallen servicemembers transiting through the 387th Air Expeditionary Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke)

    387th Airmen pay highest respect, play key role in dignified transfer

    It's a warm night, a night not unlike all the other warm nights in this desert location. But this night is different. This night seven members of the 387th Expeditionary Support Squadron have an important mission to carry out. A mission that's an honor to perform but means another servicemember has given the ultimate sacrifice. These members are

  • Finance incite key for deployed Marauders

    The US Savings Deposit Program allows deployed members to increase their savings by offering a 10 percent annual interest rate paid on amounts up to $10,000. Once in the deployed location for 30 days, members may stop into Finance and contribute. Monthly contributions cannot exceed their unallotted pay and allowances for that month. To make it
  • The U.S. Air Force Eagle Eyes program teaches people about the typical activities terrorists engage in to plan their attacks. Armed with this information, anyone can recognize elements of potential terror planning when they see it. (U.S Air Force Courtesy Graphic)

    Keeping an Eagle Eye on the situation paramount to thwarting terrorism

    Eagle Eyes. What is it? You may have seen the posters, flyers, or pamphlets around and wondered what the program was all about. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations created and currently maintains the Eagle Eyes program, which is an Air Force-wide anti-terrorism initiative. Eagle Eyes is a global neighborhood watch program. Throughout
  • Staff Sgt. Ryan Constance replaces a dryer wheel on a dryer here. Sergeant Constance is learning the ins and outs of washer and dryer maintenance from staff sergeants Tim Holt and Gregory Wilcoxen, both Sears home repairmen and Air Force Guard members. Sergeant Holt and Constance are water and fuels journeymen with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and Sergeant Wilcoxen is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning journeyman also with the 386th ECES. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke)

    386th ECES keeps Rock fresh, clean

    Freshly laundered sheets or warm socks straight from the dryer; these are all things that remind people of home on a deployment. A small group of individuals here stepped up to ensure that everyone at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing continues experiencing these sensations. This select group of Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer
  • Capt. Matt Synder, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group dentist, cleans Nina's teeth while, Tech. Sgt. Mary Anne Neffle, 386th EMDG dental technician, assists. Nina is a contract working dog who benefits from the partnership between the dentist and the veterinarian here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke)

    Deployed dentists have four-legged patients

    Capt. Matt Synder was only in country for three days when he learned his Saturday morning patient was a military member of another kind, the four-legged variety. Working hand-in-hand with Army Capt. Daniel Skirvin, the veterinarian deployed here, the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group dental section is able to provide much needed dental service to
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Evatt, 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Intelligence flight commander, is a Greenville, S.C. native deployed from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley/Released)

    Intelligence officer arms Airmen in information warfare

    When it comes to the warfighter missions of Iraq and Afghanistan, military intelligence has never been so critical. Enemy threats to U.S. aircrews flying in and out of the warfront is a sobering reality. It is for this reason that Capt. Jason Evatt, 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Intelligence flight commander, and his team of
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