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

MC-12W Project Liberty team: Supporting the mission since 2009

The MC-12W Project Liberty team has been in theater since 2009, with the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron providing the maintenance support needed for the Air Force and Army to keep the aircraft in the sky.The MC-12W is a medium to low altitude, twin-engine turboprop aircraft that

One Eyed Jacks roll vehicle ops into high gear

TACP connects Army to Airpower in Afghanistan

When an Army unit is outside the wire in Afghanistan you will most likely find a Joint Terminal Attack Controller qualified Tactical Air Control Party Airman attached to them to provide a direct link to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing combat airpower flying overhead.This happened recently when

EOD: Take a walk on the wild side

Escape, Barricade, or do we fight?

Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing participated in an active shooter training exercise June 19.“I love when the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group partners with other base agencies to exercise,” said Senior Master Sgt. Kimberly Robinson, 379th Medical Operations Squadron superintendent.