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  • AFCENT Command Chief honored to be 'back in the fight'

    After more than 23 years of service, Chief Master Sgt. Ramon "CZ" Colon-Lopez, U.S. Air Forces Central Command's new command chief, said he is eager to lead the war fighters of AFCENT."I've been given so many opportunities by the Air Force and being a command chief is just one way to give back to

  • Chaplain coaches to "Ace" the game of life

    For three years he coached his alma mater's women's and men's volleyball teams, teaching players how to be resilient not only in the sport but also in life. Chaplain (Capt.) Lance Schrader had no idea that years later, he would be coaching more than just a game, he would become a chaplain coaching

  • 379th AEW receives Meritorious Unit Award

    Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and its tenant units can add another distinguished accomplishment to their records. The 379th AEW was awarded the Meritorious Unit Award, for the dates between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014, by U.S. Air Forces Central Command, at Al Udeid Air Base,

  • 455th AEW earns Air Force Meritorious Unit Award

    U.S. Air Forces Central Command selected the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing for the Meritorious Unit Award June 16, 2014 for outstanding service and support of combat operations at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan and multiple forward operating locations between the dates of July 1, 2013 and June 30,

  • Photo Essay: Aircrew Flight Equipment ensures safety

    Airmen from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircrew flight equipment section are responsible for helping more than 40 aircrew members get off the ground safely for every flying mission. As aircrew flight equipment specialists, they ensure all safety equipment is

  • Flight line repairs enable fully operational runway

    Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Squadron completed flight line repairs to Bagram Airfield's main runway June 9, 2014.The undertaking tasked Airmen to repair four sets of Ultra High Molecular Weight polyethylene panels. The

  • Afghan Air Force completes first-ever C-130 flight

    The Afghan Air Force marked another major step in their military growth with its first all-Afghan aircrew C-130 Hercules mission here June 16. The aircrew, comprised six Afghan Air Force pilots and loadmasters, successfully completed a mission from Kabul to Kandahar and back. The aircrew planned,

  • Airmen, Soldiers, Marines attend Corporal's Course at Al Udeid

    Airmen, Soldiers and Marines joined forces for a leadership course known to the United States Marine Corps as the Corporal's Course June 2 through 17 at Al Udeid Air Base. Professional military education is essential in the footwork for preparing tomorrow's leaders today, in every branch of the