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  • Referees of the airfield

    What does it take to support multiple U.S. and coalition aircraft on a 12,012-foot runway while keeping safety as the primary concern 24-hours a day, seven days a week?Airmen of airfield operations, composed of airfield management and air traffic control, ensure safe air and ground operations for

  • Ready, set, retrograde

    As the United States seeks to lessen itsfootprint at locations across Southwest Asia, the word retrograde has been onthe lips of Department of Defense decision-makers for months. When applied tomilitary operations in Afghanistan, retrograde, which is defined as having abackward motion or direction,

  • Keeping communication channels open

    Imagine, for a moment, that you have no wi-fi, no hardline telephone or internet access, no way to electronically communicate with anyone. How long would it take before you begin to panic?Airmen of the Expeditionary Communication Squadron client service technician shop are instrumental in keeping

  • 13 years and counting: Grand Slam Wing celebrates its enduring legacy

    For more than 13 years the Grand Slam wing has been at the forefront of the Global War on Terrorism following the devastating terrorist attacks against the United States on 9/11. The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing was re-activated in April 2002, as a full spectrum wing tasked with providing kinetic

  • Al Udeid kicks off ‘Be Ready’ awareness campaign

    The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron readiness and emergency management flight will kick off the Be Ready Awareness Campaign, April 4, with one goal in mind…Preparedness! When an incident occurs such as a major accident, natural disaster, enemy attack, terrorism or active shooter,

  • Reaper maintainers ensure ISR mission accomplishment

    In an era where combat extends from the battlefield to cyberspace,technological advancement can mean the difference between victory and defeat,between lives lost and lives saved. One of the most advanced airframes in theAir Force’s arsenal, The MQ-9 Reaper is the manifestation of technicalingenuity

  • U.S. and Canadian Air Forces work together to respond to insider threats

    Members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Check Six program here are sharing knowledge and training to help the Canadian Armed Force adapt and implement a similar program for dealing with insider threats.To date, the team has provided training on active shooters, joint task force

  • Hoosiers build together in support of OIR

    Members of the 1313th Engineer Company, Indiana National Guard, have lent a hand to their fellow Indiana Guard members at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Group by building more than 46 tents in less than three weeks. The Hoosiers are deployed from Franklin, Ind., to Southwest Asia to support Operation

  • Patriots: guardians of freedom

    When it comes to the air defense mission, many people immediately think of the Air Force and its impressive arsenal of aircraft. However, the United States Army also plays a vital role in defending the skies from the ground.A group of Soldiers currently deployed from Fort Bragg, N.C., provides 24/7

  • Piecing together the bigger picture

    Many people balk at the idea of assembling a 1,000 piece puzzle. Imagine performing this task daily, except the puzzle pieces are actually the aircraft tasked with projecting airpower, saving lives and carrying critical supplies throughout the theater.Airmen with the Expeditionary Air Control