Slideshow: AOR Week in Photos Feb. 19

The AOR Week in Photos slideshow highlights U.S. and Coalition servicemembers serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and undisclosed locations in Southwest Asia.To subscribe to "AOR Week in Photos" send an e-mail to this address:join-afcent_weekinphotos@lyris.dmasa.dma.milView slideshow

'Shooting' the breeze necessary, helpful for transients

How is a Soldier supposed to relax on his way into war? Not every military service member is an infantryman tasked to carry munitions and fight on the ground, but regardless of their job or their branch of service, they all have one thing in common: the need to "shoot the breeze," especially on the

SAPR Walk a success at COB Adder

Members of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group joined hundreds of Soldiers and Sailors in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Walk at Ali Base, Iraq, Feb. 12, 2010. The 'We Own the Night' walk is intended to increase awareness of the SAPR program across the theater.To view more Red Tail

Controlling deployment stress is mission critical

The 732nd Combat Stress Control (CSC) Detachment at Ali Base suffers from a misnomer. The name implies that they only treat mental health issues relating to combat. And that is far from reality.Perhaps simply 'Stress Control' would more aptly describe their mission. According to Maj. Rosanne Visco,

Admiral Mullen cites importance of families, leadership during Southwest Asia visit

During a week-long tour through Southwest Asia, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spent time focusing on what he calls his No. 1 priority -- servicemembers and their families. "No matter what happens in the world, no matter what equipment I buy, no matter what concepts I adopt for the

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan visits the Transit Center

Photo essay: U-2 Dragonlady -- 'Combat ops...never stops!'

On. Feb. 16, 2010, despite a morning fog, a U-2 Dragonlady from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron moved out for a combat mission from a non-disclosed base here.  According to its Air Force fact sheet, the U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance, day or

Vehicle maintainers: 'Keep it rolling' in the AOR

"If it has four wheels and rolls, we fix it." That's how the shop foreman for the 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron refers to the job duties of a vehicle maintainer.The vehicle maintenance shop at Kirkuk Regional Air Base has its fair share of vehicle repairs to handle on a regular

Photo essay: Deployed Airmen march with honor

Several dozen Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing here participate in the wing honor guard program as volunteers.  In a Mardis Gras parade in the wing compound on Feb. 16, 2010, the honor guard formed up to lead the parade in formation. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12

Photo essay: 380th EMDG brings quality care to the AOR

Medical Airmen of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing strive to provide quality and timely care to patients seven days a week.  Take a glimpse at two professionals providing care at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on Feb. 15, 2010.The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and