RED HORSE paves the way during Operation INHERENT RESOLVE

It’s not uncommon for daytime temperatures to soar past 122 degrees Fahrenheit here. That’s why members of the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer or RED HORSE from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., do their part to keep aircraft flying during twilight hours. Sweat

AFCENT celebrates French Bastille Day with Coalition partners

TAAC-Air advisers provide C-130 medevac training to Afghan medics

Ten Afghan National Army flight medics and one flight nurse did hands-on training in a C-130H Hercules at Hamid Karzai International Airport here July 9. The day started with reconfiguring the cargo compartment from netted seating to metal stanchions that hold stretchers for a medical evacuation, or

Opening communication lines one note at a time

Billy Joel once said, “I think music in itself ishealing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are alltouched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music.” The U.S. Air Forces Central Command band is composedof musicians who perform and tour throughout deployed

‘Thirsty Camel’ Airmen provide outlet, morale for servicemembers

Working a 12 hour shift in the desert heat isn’t easy. The sweat spilling down your face and uniform, the constant reminder to drink water to combat dehydration, the stress endured getting the mission done to the best of your ability under difficult circumstances. After a hard day’s work, nothing

Radar maintainers provide clear picture for warfighters

Having a sight picture of the airspace over an area of responsibility is critical in any operation. It allows combatant commanders and all levels of leadership the ability to make real-time decisions affecting everything from aerial operations to ground forces.Those decisions couldn’t be made

U.S. and Coalition forces rely on Weather Airman

Making sure deployed units are able to complete their mission on a daily basis is a common contribution goal. The weather flight here at Al Udeid helps those units forecast their daily missions for a safe journey or return. Doha, Qatar is home to variable weather patterns that can change suddenly or

Dust, wind or shine: Aircraft Maintenance works the ‘line’

Expeditionary maintenance airman work as a true totalforce team comprised of Airmen and aircraft from more than 70 different Active,Guard, and Reserve force providers supporting five different weapon systems. Inaddition to generating combat airpower, the group provides unique capabilitiesfor the

New commander takes reigns at USAFCENT

Lt. Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. assumed command of U.S. Air Forces Central Command from Lt. Gen. John W. Hesterman III during a ceremony here June 29, 2015. The ceremony was officiated by U.S. Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Central Command commander, who traveled to Shaw from his headquarters in

Preparing for future with tomorrow’s leaders

Retired U.S. Army General Colin Powell once said “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.”Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy traveled to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia as part of a summer program to obtain