CSAF, CMSAF visit Airmen at Kandahar Airfield

Life of a bomb: from ‘cradle to grave’

Earlier this month, a bomb was used to take out a high-stakes member of the Islamic State in Afghanistan—a big win for troops, especially those who moved the explosives through each step, eventually making it onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon that dropped it on target.

EOD team aces VBIED response exercise

Explosive ordnance disposal team members from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron responded to a simulated vehicle borne improvised explosive device as part of a training exercise here, Dec. 18, 2018.

“The Chiefs Team” recognizes deployed Airmen

Air Force leaders visit CJTF OIR troops

577 EPBS removes rubber from ADAB flight line

The 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron traveled to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates to perform a rubber removal project for the runway Dec. 15, 2018.Whenever an aircraft touches down on the runway, it leaves a trace of rubber on the surface. Over time, excess amounts of rubber reduces

Air Force top leaders thank AUAB Airmen

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Al Udeid Air Base to meet and speak with service members Dec. 19 to 20, 2018.

CSAF, CMSAF visit 332 AEW Airmen

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visit the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing members at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Goldfein and Wright spent much of the day touring facilities and gaining insight into the base's

MX, CES Airmen perform first of its kind repair in AOR

Airmen of the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron teamed up to replace a C-17 Globemaster III’s pitch trim actuator Dec. 16 to Dec. 18, here.

386th hosts first BASH training in Southwest Asia

Timing is critical for mission success; ensuring aircraft get off the ground in the designated time is a must. However, when animals don’t seem to be too concerned, proper measures must be taken.Many airfields in Southwest Asia have found it difficult to keep animals away from runways and are