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  • Deployed Airman gives back to land of opportunity

    Garbed in a flight suit, Master Sgt. Ben is surrounded by screens, controls and radios. His pilot sits by his side as they communicate back and forth preparing to launch their aircraft. But this isn’t your typical cockpit.

  • Expeditionary wing brings fight to enemy

    Since its activation in 2002, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing has been pivotal in the battle against violent extremism. The wing’s primary focus is delivering decisive airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to provide stability to the region, a job that

  • AF, RAAF accelerate fight against Da'esh

    As the fight against Da’esh continues, coalition forces strengthen interoperability at a rapid pace and accelerate the fight. The international relations between allied forces in support of the Mosul Offensive are proving to be essential in the success of Operation Inherent Resolve.

  • U.S., Coalition partners unite to aid Iraqi Civil Defense Authorities

    Personnel from U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Coalition partner services recently united to support Iraqi Civil Defense Authorities in their efforts to extinguish a fire near Mosul, Iraq. The international team delivered shipments of fire-retardant foam to enable Iraqi forces to extinguish the

  • Mass casualty exercise streamlines care

    The steady thrum thrum thrum of rotors beats overhead, kicking up wind and dust into the faces of the waiting medical response team. With a wave of his hand, the helicopter’s crew chief ushers the team forward to receive the patient.

  • AF, Navy conduct joint air defense exercise

    The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (Ike CSG) and the U.S. Air Force conducted a joint air defense exercise (ADEX) in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 25. The objective of the ADEX was to improve integration of Navy and Air Force defense efforts while protecting aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN

  • Tankers extend Coalition air operations in support of Mosul liberation

    A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender conducted an aerial refueling operation Oct. 26 for both U.S. and Coalition aircraft in support of the liberation of Mosul, Iraq. The refueling mission include a variety of aircraft to include a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, a U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler, a