Dec. 18, 2017 Lt. Gen. Harrigian visits 407th AEG Lt. Gen. Jeffery Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command Commander, visited the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia, Dec. 14.During his visit, Harrigian met with 407th AEG personnel, sister services and coalition partners.
Dec. 15, 2017 774 EAS loadmaster ensures safe delivery of pax and cargo Extensive coordination goes into planning any U.S. Air Force flight. This rings especially true when transporting both people and supplies from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan to austere airstrips throughout the country.Assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Airman 1st Class Courtney
Dec. 15, 2017 Viper Patrol first layer of defense downrange Defenders of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron bravely stand ready to protect lives and secure the installation in a deployed environment by going outside the wire each day as part of Viper Patrol.
Dec. 14, 2017 Total Force medical team transports Sailor home When a 34-year-old Navy sailor suffered multiple traumatic injuries during a mission in Syria, a Total Force team of medical professionals and Mobility Airmen sprung into action, intent on saving the life of a fellow service member.The sailor suffered injuries while performing improvised explosive
Dec. 13, 2017 Service members, families, to observe “worldwide caution” 86th Airlift Wing leadership encourages military members and government civilians to stay vigilant while going about their business or taking leisure.Following a Dec. 6, declaration from the U.S. Department of State concerning “worldwide caution,” the 86th AW’s anti-terrorism representatives said
Dec. 11, 2017 386 AEW MOC gatekeeper of a broader scope The Airmen of the maintenance operations center are responsible for accurately recording the mission capabilities of all aircraft under the 386th AEW purview. The information gathered helps analysts determine trends in aircraft maintenance needs, creating opportunities to preclude long-term
Dec. 9, 2017 Children Survive Taliban Suicide Bombing Attack Thanks to Joint Coalition Patrol Team and CJTH Two young Afghan children were released from Craig Joint Theater Hospital, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan after receiving treatment for injuries they sustained in a Taliban suicide bombing attack November 22. Upon their discharge from the hospital, which the 455th Expeditionary Medical Group leads,
Dec. 9, 2017 62 EATKS continue to support missions at KAF Airmen from the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron continue to provide combatant commanders uninterrupted persistent attack and reconnaissance capabilities.“Our job here at Kandahar Airfield is to launch and recover the MQ-9 Reaper,” said 1st Lt. Patrick, 62nd EATKS maintenance operations officer.
Dec. 8, 2017 Innovative PT program increases readiness downrange An innovative system is being used to help Airmen remain mission ready and physically capable, allowing them to be more productive in their duties downrange.
Dec. 7, 2017 5 EAMS: AMC’s best support in the AOR The 5th EAMS is responsible for the aerial port of debarkation and maintains staged C-17 aircraft, as well as providing en route maintenance and support for transient C-17 and C-5 aircraft flying in and out of Iraq, Afghanistan and Southwest Asia. This mission requires them to manage the APOD at