493rd EFS crew chief works with pride in Southwest Asia

The Jet Fuel Starter begins to whine, accelerating, as it cranks up engine number one. Its high- pitched scream peaks as the Pratt & Whitney turbofan engine finally turns over. The JFS screams again, demanding action on engine number two--an engine capable of pushing 23,450 pounds of thrust at the

493rd EFS crew chiefs works with pride in Southwest Asia

380th EMDG cares for the mission

The 380th Expeditionary Medical Group's mission is to ensure Airmen here are medically ready to fly, fight, maintain and support the mission in Southwest Asia. The EMDG typically sees more than 1,200 patients a month between immunizations, mental health, and overall health issue visits. Providing

Deployed commander, grandson of Enola Gay pilot, shares history with local students

It has been nearly 66 years since the B-29 bomber named Enola Gay flew over Hiroshima, Japan, and put an end to World War II -- making history that will be remembered throughout generations.For the vice commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, one of the defining events of recent history has a

U.S. Air Force Academy embraces "Sister City"

Citizens and Airmen from Colorado Springs, Colo., have been fostering a relationship with its sister city of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for more than 17 years. Their visits to this community help strengthen international diplomatic relations and break down cultural differences.In 2007, a representative of

Recreation gets new location

Several offices from the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing relocated starting Monday, May 9 and Kandahar Airfield. By Thursday, May 12 the move was complete. The wing's testing office, lodging, personnel support for contingency operations and Military Wellness and Recreation were among the relocated

Vehicle maintenance keeps Airmen rolling

Near the busy single-runway of Kandahar Airfield, an unpaved parking lot was packed with vehicles May 19. The vehicle management flight of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing is responsible for several hundred vehicles at KAF that range from armored multi-purpose all terrain vehicles to cargo loading

AFCENT Band "Loyal" to the mission

The sun beats down on an airstrip as two Blackhawk helicopters come into view...Live entertainment is a great troop morale enhancement tool, but there are places too risky for civilian entertainers. Come along with Wild Blue Country from the AFCENT Band into the Al Sadder neighborhood of Baghdad,

Fighting fire in Iraq's 'DMZ'

For firefighters, preparation is one of the most crucial elements of success. It leads to the ability to step in confidently when lives are on the line. Now firefighters at Baghdad International Airport are one step closer to realistic training. Multiple firefighting agencies working at and around

AFCENT Band brings some country to deployed members

The U.S. Air Forces Central Band, 'Wild Blue Country,' entertained deployed members in Southwest Asia May 16 with a two-hour set featuring music from modern country to classic rock standards. The band has been traveling throughout the area of responsibility since the beginning of March performing