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  • Air Force Secretary praises Airmen, discusses ops at Airmen's Call

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visited with Airmen of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Aug. 29, during his second visit to Afghanistan in 10 months.Mr. Donley spoke to approximately 300 Airmen at an Airmen's Call held on the steps of an old, Russian air traffic control tower, known as

  • C-130 'Herks' deliver humanitarian supplies to Afghan village

    The Airmen of the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron performed a high-altitude airdrop mission, supporting Coalition and civilian Afghans in a remote village in Northern Afghanistan.The Georgia Air National Guard crew that flew the mission, deployed from the 158th Airlift Squadron, Savannah, Ga.,

  • Strike Eagles surpass 8,000 combat hours, support unique missions

    Airmen from the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron achieved a major combat milestone here when they surpassed 8,000 combat hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle while providing security to Coalition forces. The aircrew for the mission included Capt. Jaina Donberg, F-15E pilot and a native of Arlington,

  • 386th ELRS supplies the front lines

    The 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron is in the business of moving cargo. When ground commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan needs troops, equipment and supplies, the 386th ELRS records, packs and loads each piece to be safely delivered to servicemembers when and where they need it most.

  • Air Force earns six campaign streamers

    A new chapter of military history was recognized here, Aug. 26, as the U.S. Air Force added six campaign streamers to accompany the Air Force colors. The new streamers were presented by the Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, and received by Lt. Gen. Mike Hostage, U.S. Air Forces Central

  • Secretary Donley visits deployed servicemembers

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley met with deployed servicemembers here, Aug. 26, and visited base facilities during a brief stop on his tour of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. He began his visit by presenting the U.S. Air Force with six battle streamers to accompany the Air

  • Dental Airmen fill faces with smiles in AOR

    Just like troops and cargo movement is vital to the operations in Afghanistan, the Dental Clinic is a core part of the mission here that when missing could create a "cavity" in the smooth process of operations. The Airmen of the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group Dental Clinic ensure members deployed