100th EFS redeploys back to Alabama

The 100th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron redeployed from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia beginning Jan. 20.This marks the end of a three month deployment that started in October.“Our mission has been to execute combat air power for Operation Inherent Resolve, primarily in the

HH-60 Pave Hawk Arrival

An HH-60 Pave Hawk, assigned to the 33rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, arrives on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, via C-17 Globemaster, Jan. 26, 2018.The HH-60, along with other U.S. Air Force assets, have been realigned to Kandahar Airfield for increased airpower requirements in support of

455 ELRS and 455 ECS drastically reduce check-in times at PAX terminal

The wait time for check-in at the passenger terminal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan is going to be substantially shorter, thanks to a couple of Airmen that recognized a flawed process and decided to do something about it. The newly designed “Virtual Check-In” sharepoint site allows BAF unit travel

CJTH Airman keeps medical equipment tickin’

With today’s technology, providing top-notch healthcare at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan means having top-rate equipment to support medical missions around  the operating theater. So when medical devices need repairing and/or replacing, it’s the job of Airmen like Tech. Sgt. Richard Smith, 455th

CENTCOMs senior enlisted leader visits the “Rock”

The purpose of the visit was for Thetford to meet with Airmen and to gain a better understanding of what the men and women of the 386th bring to the fight. He also provided leadership with his perspective on the CENTCOM mission with updated guidance from the honorable James Mattis, the U.S.

386th EMXS Combat metals flight: fabricating parts, saving Air Force money

The combat metals flight combines multiple Air Force specialties, including aircraft structural maintenance and aircraft metals technology technicians. This flight tends to be exclusive to deployed environments, allowing the utilization and optimization of available resources.

SFS puts an eye in the sky

Sortie Support team delivers decisive air power

The 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Sortie Support Flight is made up of four flightline occupations, or Air Force Specialty Codes, that contribute to Operation Inherent Resolve. The team issues, maintains, and inspects required repair tools and support equipment needed to deliver decisive

U.S. Air Forces Central Command realigns aircraft and airmen to Kandahar Airfield

U.S. Air Forces Central Command has realigned aircraft, Airmen and assets to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, to support increased airpower requirements of Afghan National Defense and Security Forces and U.S. forces tasked to carry out the South Asia Policy under Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and the

Rock Solid Warrior: Staff Sgt.Joshua McClain

The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.