U.S. airlift aids Pakistan's war-torn Swat Valley

In response to specific requests for support from the Government of Pakistan, the Department of Defense has arranged for the rapid delivery of humanitarian assistance to aid in caring for the estimated 1.7 million Pakistanis displaced by current military operations against violent extremists in the

Airmen transport humanitarian aid to Pakistan

Local high school students get inside look at 386th

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted 75 high school students from the local America-Mideast Educational and Training Services language training center during a visit to the base May 16. The visit marks first time the school has been to the base. Members of the 386th along with Soldiers, Navy

Airmen support Soldiers by putting bombs on targets

On a battlefield they plan, request and direct air strikes against enemy targets in close proximity to friendly forces, namely the army units on the front lines who may need close-air support in the blink of an eye."I get a lot of satisfaction knowing I am supporting my Army counterparts," said

NCO kicks up dust in Afghanistan

Rotor blades sound in the distance. Ground control radios the aircraft. Helo is five minutes out. Soon, a Blackhawk hovers overhead - kicking up sand and debris. Military personnel and civilians receive a signal to board. The crew lifts off for another stop. Mission complete. Next mission up. Staff

Panjshir PRT medics improve medical sanitation

As soon as the Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team arrived in the Panjshir Valley in November 2008, they noticed a need for a more sanitary way of disposing of contaminated needles. "We saw that they were using cardboard boxes and buckets for [sharps] disposal. We also observed needles laying

NEWS RELEASE: Predator crashes in eastern Afghanistan

An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aircraft System crashed in eastern Afghanistan on May 14, 2009. The crash was not due to hostile fire. The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance. A board will be

AFCENT officials begin to look at Iraq reposture

More than 80 Air Force, Army and Navy functional experts gathered here May 5 to 8 to lay the groundwork for U.S. Air Forces Central's reposture from Iraq over the next two years. "The conference ensured AFCENT's reposturing and responsible drawdown is synchronized with (Central Command's) guidance

Defenders honored during National Police Week

The 386th and 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadrons commemorated National Police Week with a variety of events at an air base in Southwest Asia beginning May 10. The week began with a march to the various memorials of fallen security forces Airmen located around base followed by a reveille

"Bone" makes impact throughout theater

When someone thinks about the B-1B "Bone" Lancer the first thing that comes to mind is likely going to be a series of bombs falling toward a target that's about to have a very bad day. However, since the "Bone" was modified to include the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod in late 2008, it has also been