Classroom to Coalition: Pennsylvania teacher supports war against ISIS

When fifth grade math and science teacher Chris Bowser steps into his western Pennsylvania classroom, he focuses on his students’ learning needs. While deployed to the Middle East, Capt. Chris Bowser steps into the office focusing on the needs of military members of an international coalition

83 EAG leads UK operations in Middle East

The 83 Expeditionary Air Group, headquartered here, leads United Kingdom operations in the Middle East by managing five subsidiary wings whose mission is to exploit the air environment in support of national and coalition interests, reassure regional allies and partners, and deter and defeat enemies

Combat metals prepares Compass Call for flight

From nothing to something – Cargo City takes shape

Construction is nearly complete on ‘Cargo City,’ a new operating location for U.S. and coalition forces to conduct aerial port operations in Kuwait. This aerial port will continue to serve as a major-military logistics point, and also functions as the largest aerial port of debarkation in the Middle

Military working dog handlers key to security

NATO-led Resolute Support advisors from the U.S. and Denmark are working with the Afghan Air Force to implement a training plan that builds the capabilities of Afghan military working dog handlers as they develop a relationship with their dogs and advance their technical skills to better secure the

Soldier’s test their limits through Best Warrior Competition

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 5-52 Air Defense Artillery deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to compete in a quarterly Best Warrior Competition, June 18-20, 2018. The Best Warrior Competition is an eight part event during which Soldiers learn and develop leadership skills through exposure to adverse

AFCENT A1 gives time back to pre-deploying Airmen

The U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Manpower, Personnel and Services Directorate (A1) began the second phase of decreasing pre-deployment requirements for Airmen preparing to enter AFCENT’s area of responsibility.  AFCENT Deployment Streamlining version 2.0 was released and became effective June

Life-saving act molds Airman’s future

Three years ago, Tech. Sgt. Julian Tayag was closing the pharmacy for the duty day with his wingman when tragedy nearly struck. Three years later, this event would culminate in his acceptance into the Interservice Physician Assistant Program.“My wingman and I were just about to lock the doors for

AFCENT Airmen Kept Pressure on Taliban, ISIS in May

U.S. Air Forces Central Command published its monthly Airpower Summary today, highlighting U.S. and Coalition airpower operations in May 2018 in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.  In Afghanistan, U.S. Airmen are involved in combat operations as part of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel,

386 AEW Command Chief receives a special Father’s Day gift

When a family member gets tasked with a deployment, one of the most difficult things to do is say goodbye to his or her loved ones.With Father’s Day quickly approaching, this ‘goodbye’ was made just a little more difficult as Chief Master Sgt. Chad Welch, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief,