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  • CE HA efforts bring relief all over Kyrgyzstan

    All the way from TokMok to Belovodosky, civil engineer Airmen from the Transit Center at Manas are making a difference in Kyrgyzstan. With more than 40 humanitarian assistance projects completed at more than 18 locations and 60 more projects in the works across the northern part of the nation, this

  • Doc recommends start running gradually to prevent injuries

    Love it or hate it running is part of the military culture. However, during a deployment seems to be the perfect opportunity to either improve on your fitness test time or challenge yourself to reach goals such as a 5k, 10k or half marathon. But with any new fitness routine there are challenges and

  • New security team arrives at Kirkuk

    More than 280 Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions security contractors arrived at Kirkuk Regional Air Base to aid in the U.S. Air Force drawdown in Iraq.The 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron will transfer authority for base security to the Army May 21, 2010, and the contractors are part

  • Iraqi airmen celebrate Air Forces day

    The Iraqi Air Force celebrated its 79th Annual Iraqi Air Force Day at New Al-Muthana Air Base, April 22.The celebration, conducted in the native Arabic language, highlighted the Iraqi Air Force's capabilities and accomplishments in support of the national security of this country.After speeches were

  • Afghan soldiers fly first C-27 mission beyond Afghan border

    Afghan National Army Air Corps soldiers flew members of the Afghan parliament to Islamabad, Pakistan May 6 to support talks between Afghan Parliament officials and the Pakistan government.VIP's included 9 members of the Afghan Parliament including its highest ranking member Mohammad Younous

  • First lady calls on nation to support military families

    First Lady Michelle Obama issued a national challenge today to all sectors of American society: mobilize and take action to support and engage military families."One percent of Americans may be fighting our wars, but we need 100 percent of Americans to support them and their families," the first

  • Arkansas Hawgs reflect on deployment

    When members of the 175th Fighter Wing, Baltimore, Md., and the 188th Fighter Wing, Fort Smith, Ark., Air National Guard units brought the A-10 Thunderbolt II to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, January 13, 2010, they brought top quality, professional close-air support for ground troops. They used

  • Backstage pass: Behind the scenes of JBB entertainment

    A servicemember's stay at Balad can be filled with the stress of being away from family, working long hours to manage an increased ops tempo and even the boredom of being constricted to the base. However, for brief periods, servicemembers are able to relax and divert their attention elsewhere - such

  • Photo essay: Team ensures 'safety first' downrange

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety flight here works hard each day ensuring base members keep safety at the forefront of all their actions. The wing staff agency is divided into three sections - flight safety, ground safety and weapons safety -- each armed with its own mission and strict set of