Air Advisors train Afghan pilots and maintainers at Shindand Airfield

Afghan pilots and aircraft maintainers are a vital part of the Afghan National Air Force and increase its operational capabilities.With the aid of a group of U.S. advisors, they are making huge strides in that direction."This is the Lackland or Sheppard Air Force base of Afghanistan. It is the

AFCENT Shaw welcomes new Assistant Deputy Commander

After a year deployed as the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing and Kandahar Airfield commander and a multitude of other leadership assignments, Brig. Gen. John L. Dolan arrived here to take on the role of Assistant Deputy Commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command.Dolan says his past deployed

386th AEW Defenders & Fire Dogs: Battle of the Badges for fallen

Tech. Sgt. Salvatore Urbano packed his combat helmet into his rucksack, along with his boots and uniform, and strapped on his 40-pound flack vest. But, Urbano wasn't headed into combat. This time...it was for a different kind of battle. Urbano packed his gear in preparation for a 5K ruck march in

SecAF visits 380 AEW

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during her first overseas tour, March 19, 2014.To meet her objectives of learning more about the mission, the role of the 380 AEW and meeting Airmen, James toured the flight line, had a walking tour of the base and

Volunteer Airmen re-certify IFAKs

When troops on the ground need immediate medical care, they reach for their individual first aid kit to locate items to help save lives and aid the injured. The 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron medical logistics warehouse is responsible for maintaining the IFAKs which are standard issue

Slippery When Wet makes ears ring

Slippery When Wet - "The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute" put on a rock show for the troops at the TCM, which allowed them to unwind as the base closes. The band is comprised of members Jason Morey, lead singer, Anthony Cappolino, guitar, Brian Nelson, bass, and John Martin, drums. Click here for full

SecAF visits AUAB

SecAF tours AFCENT CAOC

Transit Center in Kyrgyzstan begins closing doors

With the conclusion of all four mission pillars here, the Transit Center started a new mission in March: closure.Refueling is finished, cargo and personnel airlift into the Afghan theater is done and the Theater Security Cooperation division is deactivated; all making way for Airmen on base to focus

380 EMDG helps provide care to military working dogs

When a military working dog becomes sick or injured, the entire team - both two-legged and four - feels the effect.The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron's military working dog section recently experienced this not once, but twice.Military working dogs Celo and Max were medically evacuated