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    Deployed Airman celebrates Black History Month at wing pioneered by Tuskegee Airmen

    Black History Month takes on special significance at the 332nd AEW because the wing finds its roots in the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, a segregated African-American unit who earned distinction during WWII. Only activated during combat the wing has performed its mission two different times since the 1940s, in Al Jaber, Iraq, and now in an undisclosed location also in the Middle East. With that in mind wing Airmen formed a committee to celebrate Black History.
  • D&I Group

    9th AF (AFCENT) integrates equality priority

    The law of large numbers, manifestation, convergence, karma: there are a lot of theories that point to the hopeful conclusion that over time, our environments and workplaces naturally contour to fit the intended values of an organization. However, the truth is that our values cannot be summoned or emerge naturally. They are earned through deliberate, focused action. Ninth Air Force (AFCENT) continues to take charge in harnessing diversity and equality.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Greene, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron training NCO in charge, points a simulated M-18 while wearing a virtual reality (VR) system at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, Jan. 20, 2020.

    Deployed defenders training goes virtual

    The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron became the first in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to receive a virtual reality emergency response and shooting simulator last month.
  • The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a “Perspective with Power” panel as part of a month-long series of discussions and activities designed to highlight Black History Month Feb. 5, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    PSAB celebrate Black History Month with diversity, equality panel

    The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a “Perspective with Power” panel as part of a month-long series of discussions and activities designed to highlight Black History Month Feb. 5, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The panel consisted of leaders with a variety of backgrounds, genders and ethnicities who spoke on
  • Airmen from the 77th Fighter Generation Squadron completed an Integrated Combat Turnaround training exercise Jan. 28, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    ICT training bolsters PSAB mission

    Airmen from the 77th Fighter Generation Squadron completed an Integrated Combat Turnaround training exercise Jan. 28, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Performing an ICT allows an aircraft to be rapidly refueled and rearmed in order to quickly and efficiently embark on another mission. The men and woman of the 77th FGS
  • Participants in the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) Honorary Members Program receive a briefing prior to a 380th Expeditionary Medical Group immersion event at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 28, 2021.

    How’d you get that patch? The Honorary Member way

    Most Airmen spend their entire Air Force career focused on one thing: the mission.
  • airmen raise their right hands and take an oath

    Airmen throughout AFCENT transition to U.S. Space Force, add new specialties

    Airmen from several locations throughout U.S. Air Forces Central transition to Guardians in the U.S. Space Force during the month of February.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ana Villacorta, 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron production log manager, performs a deadlift at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 18, 2021.

    Strength of a Warrior, Spirit of a Champion

    Sweat has built up from her palms to her feet. A drop trickles down her forehead as the veins project from the sides of her neck and arms. Her body is saying “stop,” but her mind tells her “one more rep.”
  • B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, fly to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2021.

    335th EFS DFE highlights CENTCOM capabilities

    In the modern era of warfighting, the ability of a nation to rapidly deploy and employ forces anywhere around the globe at a moment’s notice is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage for readiness.
  • U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic

    Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities

    The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership qualities.
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