Bagram’s ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ finds sweet release in expeditionary confections

He is the Dr. Frankenstein of expeditionary treat making, whipping up delicious concoctions out of care package candy bars and whatever else he can dig up. His laboratory is a tiny office, and his only tools are a little microwave and a mini fridge. Yet, people don’t run terrified from his newest

Pest Management: Reducing disease, saving money

The idea of stray animals, rodents, and insects give some people the heebie-jeebies (scare) and the idea of any of those creatures near your room, in your room, or near your food may make some anxious about their sleeping arrangements and where they eat. Pest management provides service members

Aircrew flight equipment ensures 386th AEW pilots are prepared for anything

Germany joins OIR

A German flag raising ceremony was held at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar Feb. 8 to commemorate Germany joining Operation Inherent Resolve. The ceremony featured the playing of the German national anthem and the ceremonial raising of the German flag. Lt. Gen. Joachim Wundrak, commander, German Air

CFACC pays visit to 380th AEW

The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Commander, Lt. Gen. Charles Brown Jr. made a brief visit here to see U.S. and coalition forces, Feb. 11, 2016. Brown oversees contingency plans and air operations for the AFCENT area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia. As part of AFCENT, the

Exercising to prevent suicide

More than 100 service members participated in the Cross Fit Undisclosed Suicide Awareness Workout event at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6.The event was organized to bring more attention to suicide prevention. In the first quarter of 2015, 57 active-duty military members committed suicide. That’s

Avionics flight ensures aircraft equipment mission ready

(This article is part two of a three-part series on the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron)The 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron’s Avionics Flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, manages an $83 million electronic warfare pod fleet and provides critical support to ensure aircraft stay

No bullets, no bang: Ammo in OIR

Arabian Gulf Shield; improving interoperability

Training concluded here Wednesday with a scenario designed to test Gulf Cooperation Council Liaison Officer (GCC LNO) procedures and connectivity to host nation Air Operations Centers. Participants from Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia used their new-found

AGE mechanics provide vital mission support

(This article is part one of a three-part series on the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron)The 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron’s Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar is the largest AGE Flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The flight