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  • 493 EFS ready to 'fight tonight' in Southwest Asia

    The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron activated their squadron for the second time in a decade at a deployed location. As part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, the Fighter Squadron will fly, fight and win with the state-of-the-art F-15C Eagle to enhance regional

  • 332nd EOSS Intel flight garner Air Force level award

    The 332nd Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron Intelligence flight garnered the Air Force level Outstanding Operations Group Intelligence/ Operation Support Flight Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Unit of the Year for 2010.The flight will be formally recognized at the Air Force

  • 521st AMOG Jackals of the sky

     Capable of airlifting everything from troops, sustainment supplies, vehicles and even helicopters for the Army, the "heavy aircraft" C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III, play an important role.To ensure these heavy aircraft reach their destination, maintainers of the 521st Air Mobility Operations

  • It's all a matter of perspective

    I submitted my first commentary after being here less than a month, facing down another 11.5 months away from my family. I wrote on perspective and how I would define my time here over the course of the upcoming year. If I dare say, it is worth reading,

  • 99th ERS Dragon Lady pilot accomplishes combat sortie milestone

    A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron pilot completed his 100th combat sortie in the U-2S "Dragon Lady" April 7 in support of overseas contingency Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in the U.S. Central Command's Area of Responsibility. Upon

  • Ties that bind Brothers in Arms

    One Airman had a goal to deploy once before his career came to a close, another was scheduled to deploy in September but had to depart earlier because of a shortfall. Each was destined for this particular base in Southwest Asia.Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Doss is a 22-year veteran deployed from the

  • EFSS racks up record food, lodging service

    One of the main missions at the transit center is the onward movement of troops and the 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron did more than the status quo."Services" and Readiness Management Support lodging and dining facility staff worked together to produce record amounts of meals and lodging

  • Security Forces keep fliers safe

    A C-130 shuddered as it hit a clay runway in Afghanistan April 10. A pair of security forces Airmen, weighed down with body armor, weapons, and pouches stuffed with ammunition were the first two to step off the back ramp. Each took a side of the aircraft and watched as passengers and cargo quickly

  • Military police log 7,000 air miles to check out bad guys in Iraq

    They travel to bases with names like loyalty, justice and shield. However, their job deals with checking on guys with behavior much less than honorable.They are the five Soldiers permanently-assigned to the U.S. Forces - Iraq provost marshal office corrections assistance transition team. In the past

  • U.S. Huey advisors step back, Iraqi instructors take lead

    After more than five years training side-by-side with their Iraqi counterparts in the skies, U.S. Air Force UH-1 Huey instructor pilots have taken a step back as Iraqi instructor pilots take over responsibility for training their own junior pilots.Last month, the 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory