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  • 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron inactivated

    The 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron celebrated their achievements May 6 during an official ceremony on the flightline here. The unit will be inactivated May 15.More than 150 members attended the ceremony, including Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Brig. Gen.

  • Air traffic controllers discuss road ahead

    Ten U.S. Air Force and Army air traffic controllers advising their Iraqi counterparts at major installations around Iraq convened here April 28 to discuss airfield plans for the final months before U.S. troops exit under the Dec. 31, 2011, mandate. "[The meeting] was an excellent opportunity to see

  • Airmen should prepare for major changes in coming months

    Major changes are being planned for Airmen here as U.S. forces prepare to leave Iraq by the end of the year. From daily operations to social media access, just about every aspect of living and working in Iraq is being scrutinized for sustained practicality.A working group from the Department of

  • Building a better tomorrow, one NCO at a time

    As the war on terror rages and assassinations grab headlines, Airmen serving with the Iraq Training and Advisory Mission-Air and 447th Air Expeditionary Group are focusing their efforts on building the foundation of the Iraqi air force. Equipment transfer and technical training are important, but a

  • AFCENT country band rocks U.S. Army troops in Mosul, Iraq

    The U.S. Air Forces Central band, "Wild Blue Country" performed for Soldiers assigned to 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division and civilian contractors at the Contingency Operating Base Marez main gym, April 29.Under the gym's bright fluorescent lights, the Air Force band performed

  • Airmen run to honor EOD fallen, injured

    Servicemembers and coalition partners in Southwest Asia gathered May 7 for a 5K 'fun run' to celebrate the first national Explosive Ordinance Disposal Day. More than 220 participants gathered in physical training clothes, uniforms, tactical gear and body armor with members of the 379th Expeditionary

  • USAF trains IqAF security forces

    The 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron taught a fourth class of Iraqi security forces members the basics of security.The two-week class, developed to improve the skills of Iraqi security forces, familiarizes the Iraqis with all aspects of force protection and base security."The Iraqi air

  • AAF medical personnel graduate ECG course

    Six Afghan Air Force medical personnel graduated from the Introductory Electrocardiography Course May 5 at Shindand Air Base Clinic. Electrocardiography is part of the periodical physical examination required for flying personnel and was offered to the AAF personnel to improve their knowledge and