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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Airmen support Army's airlift needs

    American Airmen on C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules aircraft are contributing directly to support joint and coalition forces on the front lines of both operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. "The Air Force airdrops are providing needed support to Soldiers in the field; getting people

  • The weapons of warfare adapt with the age of Airmen

    Airmen are using off-the-shelf commercial gaming equipment on the battlefield, and according to one Airman operating at a base still littered with Soviet-era landmines, they're a great fit. When Senior Airman James Dobrynski, a St. Louis native, straps on his individual body armor, fire-resistant