C-130 Hercules reaches milestone over Iraq

Thirty thousand hours. That's a big number, especially when talking about aircraft flying hours. Most military aircraft are retired long before reaching such a milestone, but some of the oldest C-130 Hercules in the fleet are reaching and exceeding this number while flying daily combat airlift

Suiting up for success in the desert

Deployed crews practice emergency-landing response

The 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron took a proactive approach to conducting barrier inspections here Nov. 19. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's barriers, used during fighter-jet emergency landings and departures, were nearing their annual certification date in January 2009. The

C-21: Small jet, big impact

When it comes to airlift many may think bigger is better. But a small unit flying a small aircraft is making a big difference in the area of operations. The light, compact C-21 can deliver high priority passengers and cargo faster than any heavy airlift aircraft and the 379th Expeditionary

All secure

Air support unites Airmen, Soldiers

When a Soldier goes into the field, danger is ever present. And when a Soldier comes under fire from the enemy, there's nothing they're more grateful for than the roar of a Coalition aircraft screaming overhead putting lead down on the bad guys. Soldiers deployed here from the Pennsylvania National

In the sand

Defenders: Long Arm of Law keeps Kandahar operations in check, Airmen safe

Security forces Airmen are the first line of defense for an Air Force base. They are charged with maintaining the rule of law; this is especially important in a war-torn region like Kandahar, Afghanistan. The men and women from the 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron work tirelessly to

Airman helps make a difference in Afghanistan

Since combat operations began in Afghanistan, U.S. Air Force Airmen have taken on new roles as the Global War on Terror evolves. Often, they're often called to fulfill roles traditionally held by their Army counterparts. Air Force Staff Sgt. Don Elias, deployed from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,

Be proud of past, present veteran heroes

Each Nov. 11, the United States observes Veterans Day to pay tribute to those men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation through military service. America's veterans are honored for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice on behalf of their