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July 23, 2009
Airman, Soldiers report to principal

Air Force and Army members have teamed up to provide a personal security detail to a principal here. This particular PSD's mission is to ensure the safety and security of their principal, an Air Force major general, at all costs throughout the local area. The detail is required to act swiftly to
July 22, 2009
Historic Flying Tigers Excel at Close Air Support Mission in Afghanistan

They trace their heritage back to the famous Flying Tigers of WWII's war-torn China. In homage to the storied Airmen of the past, the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron still has the iconic sharks face painted on the front of their A-10 Thunderbolt II's, lovingly nicknamed the "Warthog." The
July 18, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: F-15E crew perishes in Afghanistan crash

Two U.S. Air Force officers were killed earlier this morning in the crash of an F-15E. The aircraft was flying in support of coalition operations in eastern Afghanistan. The crash occurred at approximately 3:15 A.M. Kabul time. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and loved ones...and
July 17, 2009
NEWS RELEASE: F-15E crash in eastern Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force F-15E conducting coalition operations in eastern Afghanistan crashed at approximately 3:15 A.M. Kabul time. The crash was not due to hostile fire. Two crew members were on board. Their condition is unknown at this time. A board of officers will investigate the incident. Additional
July 15, 2009
Unique French Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron protects Airmen at Bagram Air Field

Stealthy, like the lynx painted on their aircraft tailfin representing the squadron insignia, is what the French Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operational Squadron likes to be. Much like a lynx, the French squadron is active on patrols in the darkened skies of Afghanistan looking for any movement that
July 9, 2009
Maintainers keep CSAR fleet flight ready

When a combat search and rescue crew boards their HH-60G Pave-Hawk helicopter to perform a mission here, there are a lot of factors that require their attention. Due to the professionalism and dedication of their maintenance crews, the flightworthiness of their helicopter isn't one of those factors.
July 9, 2009
Airmen make combat milestone while supporting Coalition operations in Afghanistan

Taking the fight to the enemy, Airmen here hit a major milestone today when they completed their 2,000th combat mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The aircrew on-board the EC-130H Compass Call provided direct support to Coalition ground forces in Afghanistan. The Airmen are assigned
July 8, 2009
USAF rescue aids in 'Golden Hour' recovery of coalition forces

Racing against the clock, rescue flights launch into action to retrieve wounded servicemembers and other battlefield casualties. As the helicopters hover over a hostile area, the Guardian Angel team rushes out to retrieve the wounded - often risking their own lives "so that others may live." The
July 7, 2009
Flight engineers: Critical component to CSAR mission

If the actions of a combat search and rescue crew were viewed as a symphony, flight engineers would be the conductors. They are experts on the aircraft's weapons systems, know how to operate the hoist, serve as radio operators and operate the .50-caliber machine gun. In many ways, it's man in
July 5, 2009
Airmen coordinate smooth transition of wounded to higher medical care

An Airman with the aeromedical evacuation liaison team looks and shields his eyes as a helicopter touches down just outside of the hospital at Camp Bastion. A litter team rushes forward. A Marine's life is saved. All in a day's work for the aeromedical evacuation liaison team. Getting wounded