447 ESFS partners with Iraqi AF for Raven Training

386th maintenance technician saves Air Force time and money

The Air Force is changing the way it repairs C-130 propeller blades at a regional maintenance depot after a DOD civilian working with the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group identified process improvements that will enhance mission readiness and could save more than $850,000 annually in

MISSION COMPLETE: Isa Air Base wraps up M-ATV surge

More than a dozen Airmen stood on the edge of the flightline, anticipating with a watchful eye as the last C-17 lifted off the ground and soared away. A celebration and applause broke out. They threw water on each other and filled water balloons while high-fiving the patriots next to them. Some

Drawing outside the lines

NATC-A Airmen set foundation for morale

For many service member serving overseas, the USO and MWR can the difference in one's tour of duty. One of the calling cards of serving overseas for Americans regardless of branch is working most of the day away, however this doesn't include time to relax and just shoot the breeze. Within the coming

438th Air Expeditionary Wing Welcomes 7 New Master Sgts.

In the United States Air Force, a Master Sergeant joins an elite group. The term "Sergeant" is an ancient, honorable one that denotes a person possessing special skills, trust, and integrity. On Oct. 14, the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Wing honored seven inductees in their 2010 Senior

380th AEW recycling program enters second phase of establishment

The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's recycling program is kicking it up a notch with the addition of several new recycling receptacles across the base. At present, not only aluminum cans are being recycled, but shredded white paper and cardboard as well. Near future program phases will tackle plastic

Female Afghan Lieutenants Take First English Comprehension Level Test

Balad wraps up Fire Prevention Week

Firefighter lore asserts that in October 1871, a cow kicked over a lantern and caused the cataclysmic "Great Chicago Fire," which raged from Oct. 8-10, 1871, killing about 250 people and destroying four square miles of Chicago. Whether or not the "cow" rumor is true, according to the National Fire

MOC: maintenance choreographed

Chaos, confusion and frustration: a three-headed monster that hovers over most busy flightlines, Joint Base Balad needs a knight in shining armor.The 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Group's Maintenance Operations Center is that knight whose job it is to tame and control this beast and help make