KC-135 delivers OIR force equipment, personnel

Airmen from the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron and 728th Air Mobility Squadron prepare to unload cargo from a KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Aug. 10, 2015, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This follows Turkey’s decision to host the deployment of U.S. aircraft conducting

728th AMS supports OIR arrivals

In support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Airmen from the 728th Air Mobility Squadron supported the reception of six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base, Italy, support equipment and approximately 300 personnel Aug. 9, 2015, here. This follows Turkey's decision to host the deployment of U.S.

Incirlik AB receives F-16 forces in support of OIR

The U.S. Air Force deployed six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base, Italy, support equipment and approximately 300 personnel to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Aug. 9, 2015. This follows Turkey’s decision to host the deployment of U.S. aircraft conducting

Senior leaders reflect on OIR: One year against Daesh

Coalition aircraft conducted the first strikes againstDaesh, more commonly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, on Aug. 8,2014. Exactly one year later, senior leaders reflect on the successes and wayforward for Operation Inherent Resolve. While Coalition air power patrols the skies,

B-1 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepares to depart after refueling over Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, July 23, 2015. OIR is the military intervention against Daesh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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