Dec. 19, 2017 430 EECS Airman provides survival support for pilots The 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron operating out of Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan is the only unit in the U.S. Air Force that operates the E-11A with the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node payload.Keeping the pilot safe while supporting missions in the area of responsibility
Dec. 19, 2017 22nd EARS enables airpower during the fight against ISIS Aircrew assigned to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron flew more than a dozen flights a day in support of Coalition operations and partner ground forces in the campaign to defeat ISIS. Throughout the fight against ISIS, airborne refueling aircraft extended the amount of time armed
Dec. 19, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Amanda Grant 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.
Dec. 18, 2017 End of an era for the 879th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron It’s the end of an era for the U.S. Air Force, as the 879th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Teams departed Eskan Village Compound, Saudi Arabia, in December.
Dec. 18, 2017 Deployed Airmen volunteer to enhance morale downrange Approximately 30 Airmen from different career fields within the 386th AEW have volunteered to support the air base post office during the holiday season while deployed.
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