News - Page 137

Jan. 23, 2018
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
Jan. 23, 2018
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.
Jan. 22, 2018
Kandahar weather flight forecasters keep skies safe

Countless factors contribute to the outcome of a mission, including something as seemingly simple as the weather. It’s the job of weather specialists of the 451st Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron to keep a constant watch over the forecast and conditions that can affect the safety of
Jan. 19, 2018
386th Civil Engineers repair runway to keep mission flying

Earlier this month, the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron accomplished construction repairs on the primary landing runway of their airfield.
Jan. 18, 2018
386th Enlisted Leaders Host ‘Real Talk’ Forum for Deployment Reintegration

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Top III council recently organized a "real talk" forum to Airmen preparing to return home from deployment for the first time. The event was an opportunity to hear candid, first-hand accounts of reintegration deployment experiences from a panel of senior
Jan. 18, 2018
Deployed EAMXS Airman keeps bombs on targets

When a U.S. Air Force mission involves dropping explosive devices, everything needs to be in perfect working order. Responsible for maintaining launch and release of these devices on F-16 Fight Falcons, Senior Airman Kaleb Linn, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew
Jan. 17, 2018
AFCENT Band Builds Cultural Bridge in Balbala

The U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) Band, in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, performed for the Balbala E-Learning Center in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 10, 2018.The AFCENT Band’s mission was not only to perform a concert but also help build a bridge between American and
Jan. 16, 2018
Rock Solid Warrior: Staff Sgt. Tommy Rowe

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.
Jan. 15, 2018
Pushing Cargo: 386th LRS, special handle

The importance of this mission is equivalently clear for the men and women who serve the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron.
Jan. 15, 2018
455 EMXS Airman ensures munitions delivered safely

On a daily basis, F-16 Fighting Falcons take off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan delivering decisive airpower around the area of responsibility.Helping to ensure their trucks and trailers safely make multiple trips transporting munitions from the storage area to the flight line is Senior Airman