News

Aug. 8, 2017
386 AEW SARC stands in the gap, helps Airmen overcome

A recurring theme across the Air Force has consistently been “taking care of Airmen”. From your unit first sergeant, to your base mental health team, Airmen can take comfort in knowing that there is a team of trained and dedicated professionals looking after their well-being. In addition, they can
Aug. 5, 2017
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced August 3, the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Aug. 4, 2017
New Gear: Executive communications team keeps top leaders linked to the fight through innovation, modernization

Technology drives the modern battlefield. Combat leaders more than ever depend on keeping pace with changes in technology.
Aug. 3, 2017
Accident response training pays off for 386th AEW during real-world event

A recent remotely piloted aircraft equipment malfunction proved the effectiveness of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s latest major accident response exercise and overall response readiness.
Aug. 3, 2017
Blood, Sweat and Grease: KC-10 AMU Airmen extend beyond expectations

Although the KC-10 Extender’s primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters, while simultaneously carrying the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments.
Aug. 2, 2017
AFCENT command chief visits 386 AEW, connects with Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery, U.S. Air Forces Central Command command chief, visited the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Monday at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
July 31, 2017
Joint Synergy: Engineers optimize Coalition radar network, clear data highway in war against ISIS

With innovative thinking and a can-do spirit, a small lead team of guardsmen and reservists at the Combined Air Operations Center solved a problem that baffled aviators and system technicians.
July 31, 2017
Afghan Air Force takes over A-29 maintenance

As advisors in Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air the tagline of ‘we are working ourselves out of the job’ is often used. The Afghan Air Force A-29 Super Tucano maintainers are working to make that phrase a reality. Recently, AAF A-29 maintenance leadership requested to take full responsibility for
July 28, 2017
Chaplains go into harm’s way, provide spiritual support for all

Thousands of feet above Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, two Airmen, riding in a helicopter, wearing more than 75 pounds of gear, hover around the city before landing. These Airmen are not pararescuemen or a tactical air control party—they’re a chaplain and chaplain assistant.
July 27, 2017
387th AEG adapts to support SecState AOR visit

Preparation, training, agility and teamwork came together here recently when an inbound mission, transporting Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and other State Department staff, was received by the 387th Air Expeditionary Group during Tillerson’s recent visit to the AOR.