Airmen take first steps to boost Kyrgyz economy

Another form of friendship and partnership was achieved between Airmen and Kyrgyz citizens Oct. 27 when Airmen at the Transit Center at Manas took more steps to bettering the Kyrgyz economy by purchasing produce from the citizens of Kyrgyzstan. Airmen of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing received the

Airmen, Kyrgyz partner on medical mission

A delegate of the Kyrgyz medical team visited the Transit Center at Manas to learn the Air Force mission and to share ideas with their new partners -- Airmen at the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group, Oct. 27. The team consisting of doctors, dentists and pharmacists, was led by Col. Iskender

Iraqi AF acquires advanced radar system

The Iraqi air force advanced its air defense monitoring capabilities after a ceremony marked the transfer of a Digital Air Surveillance Radar to Iraqi control Oct. 26. "Today, another historical day added to our brothers and the Iraqi air force," said Brig. Gen. Ahmed Ghani, Iraqi air force,

Bagram Airman wins singing competition

This is the first year of "Operation Rising Star" in Afghanistan according to Army Sergeant 1st Class Marvin Williams, the host and coordinator of the show. Operation Rising Star is a joint American Idol-type singing competition. Much like the original show, contestants sing weekly, receive feedback

A little more off the side

One Airman's trash is another Airman's training aid

Several American and Iraqi Airmen are working together to move parts from a wrecked C-130 on Sather Air Base to New Al Muthana AB where they will be used as training aids for Iraqi aircraft maintainers. The 447th Air Expeditionary Group's fire department and safety office as well as Iraqi airmen and

Airmen provide local Iraqis building skills

506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen work with local Iraqis daily, teaching them various trade skills as they team together to improve the infrastructure at Kirkuk Regional Air Base. "I was given the opportunity to teach the local nationals what we could with the jobs that we're

Public Affairs Airman speaks to students in Kyrgyzstan

Airmen learn host nation's tradition during Kyrgyz Cultural Day at Manas

Airmen of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing got a close up look at some of their host nation's customs and traditions during Kyrgyz Cultural Day held at the Transit Center at Manas Oct. 24. The day focused on familiarizing Airmen with the uniqueness of Kyrgyz heritage. Through practical hands-on

Recommended holiday mailing dates released for Afghanistan

The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. military servicemembers serving overseas at APO/FPO addresses in Afghanistan.Holiday mail send via First-Class Mail and Priority Mail for servicemembers stationed in Afghanistan should be sent by Dec.