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  • CMSAF visits Kandahar Airfield

    The American Provincial Reconstruction Team in Zabul hosted Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy during a foot patrol in Qalat city to visit a girls high school and local merchants June 27.The visit to Zabul was part of a two-day trip to southern Afghanistan, during which Chief Roy also

  • Afghan Air Force Performs Evacuation Mission in Kyrgystan

    On June 23rd, the Afghan National Army Air Force completed a non-combatant evacuation operation from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Kabul in an An-32 aircraft. The Afghan crew performed the mission with a Combined Air Power Transition Force mentor observing. The entire plan process which included diplomatic

  • CMSAF visits 380th AEW, touts importance of Airmen's mission

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing June 26 through 28 as part of his tour of bases in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.The Chief said it was important that he got to see the mission of the 380th."I came here to view the mission

  • Afghan Pilot Candidate Signs New Service Commitment

    Afghan National Army Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Said Muzafarshah Anwari signed his service commitment on Jun. 20, 2010, to attend Undergraduate Pilot Training in the U.S. "I really feel great because this is a great opportunity for me that I am going to America for pilot training," said Anwari. "I am

  • Surprise makes Afghan Security Force graduation special

    On June 24, 2010, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy was on hand to help present graduation certificates for the fourth Combined Air Power Transition Force Security Forces Course. There were 12 students in class who were handpicked from the Security Force career field because of their

  • Afghans learn english through immersion

    The Afghan Air Force base in Kabul is home to the Thunder Lab. The Thunder Lab in an English immersion program designed to improve the English, aviation and professional skills of Afghan Air Force officers awaiting pilot training.The Immersion lab was the idea of the 438th Vice Wing Commander, Col.

  • Grand Slam community 'lives it up' at new Fox Sports Sky Box

    Base members gathered in the spot of the former Desert Eagle Lounge Friday to celebrate the unveiling of a quality-of-life venture unlike any other in the history of the Department of Defense -- the grand opening of the Fox Sports Sky Box in Memorial Plaza."On the outside, it looks like one of our

  • CMSAF visits Bagram Airfield, engages Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy met with Airmen at Bagram Airfield here June 24 and 25, seeing firsthand the diverse missions contributing to Afghanistan's security and development. Chief Roy toured the base and spoke with Airmen of all ranks to see what the Air Force is doing to

  • CSAF: Red Tails up to the challenge of Iraq mission

     Neither dust, nor wind, nor low visibility could keep Gen. Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, from visiting the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing here, June 24."It's great to be back with the Red Tails," he said during an Airmen's Call. "I'm glad visibility finally improved so we would be

  • CSAF stresses importance of Airmen and mission

    The Air Force's top uniformed officer visited Sather Air Base, Baghdad June 24 to meet with Airmen, talk about his priorities, and listen to the concerns of those living and working here."Let me begin by reminding you that everyone matters," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz told the