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.
July 26, 2017 386 AEW C-130 units change guard, maintain readiness in AOR Air National Guardsmen and their aircraft, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, execute daily airlift missions out of one of the busiest air bases in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.
July 26, 2017 Al Udeid Air Base launches Chief shadowing program A group of Airmen are sitting together and this question is asked: “Who knows what the Chief does?” With a blank look on each of their faces, a few vague answers, an idea for a new program is born.
July 25, 2017 Fueling the AOR The 340th and the 22nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Units work together around the clock here to inspect, repair, service, launch and recover the fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers.