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  • 386th goes green with recycling program

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is striving to go green as part of the Air Force's continuing effort to eliminate waste and become more energy efficient.An on-base recycling program run by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron collects more than 60 metric tons of recyclable material every

  • New coffee bistro gives Airmen a taste of home

    Airmen assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing are getting a little taste of home, thanks to a coffee bistro that officially opened here Sept. 24.The new café offers a variety of snacks and beverages - from pastries and muffins to cappuccinos, lattés, iced coffees, and fruit smoothies - all

  • General Neubauer takes command of 332nd

    Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer has taken the reins of 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing from Maj. Gen. Craig Franklin, during a change-of-command ceremony Oct. 5, 2010, Joint Base Balad, Iraq."Today we celebrate the past, take pride in our team and focus on our future," said General Neubauer. "We take pride in

  • 380th ESFS Defenders hone their combat edge

    Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron honed their combat edge during a training course Sept. 27 through 30 at a base in Southwest Asia.Skills that were addressed included active shooter training, riot control training, weapon drills, room clearing and vehicle assault

  • Afghan Air Force Helicopter Fleet Grows

    On Oct. 4, 2010, the Afghan Air Force received delivery of four new Mi-17 V5 helicopters, bringing the current fleet to 31, sixof which are the latest V5 variant. This is part of a purchase of ten helicopters, which will be complete by the end of 2010.In a yet to be determined procurement, the

  • Port Dogs reinforce safety on world's busiest flightline

    The 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron load and unload cargo and passengers at one of the busiest airfields in the world. More than 1,000 passengers and nearly 720 short tons of cargo transit through the airfield here daily and it's the job of the aerial port squadron to make sure their

  • Afghan Air Force Fly-Away Security Team training

    Over the last eight days, a total of 9 Afghan Air Force Security Kandak members received flyaway security team training at the AAF base in Kabul culminating in their Oct 4, 2010 graduation. They are assigned to the Quick Reaction Force and have received previous basic Military Police and Air Base

  • "I serve for Afghanistan"

    On October 5, 2010, eight young Afghan eagles from the Afghan Air Force Thunder Lab will depart for 18 months of training in the United States. They will return as pilots.The eight lieutenants signed their seven year service commitments before a small gathering of family and their American advisors.

  • Flying the Wounded Home

    Afghan Airmen and NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan advisors worked as one to transfer a patient from Bagram Airfield during a reverse aeromedical evacuation mission to Forward Operating Base Bostic in Konar Province, Afghanistan on Sept 27, 2010.A reverse medical evacuation takes a patient

  • Rescue helicopter crews answer the call in Afghanistan

    By signing in to their shift, they know the first mission is theirs. Ready to leave in moments with barely a second to spare, the crew is notified at the last minute to stand down, prolonging the suspense as they attempt to relax. However, relaxation is hardly an option when a simple beep of the