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

Iraqi, American firefighters combine forces for airfield protection

As senior government leaders hammer-out a new Status of Forces Agreement that will set the path for future American and Iraqi military policies, a group of American and Iraqi firefighters have already developed a working relationship that creates ties and also helps protect people, structures and

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Airmen train for mission mishap

KC-10 maintainers send you off right

Control tower maestros orchestrate airfield operations

Jargon bellows in rhythm from the intercoms to the timing of commands. Windows of opportunity fade and emerge. Like a great symphony, timing is everything. With a nod from the controller, a crescendo of roaring engines fills the night sky right on cue. The 379th Expeditionary Operations Support

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School supplies light up Afghan student's eyes

"Mister, mister pen. I need pen," echoes repeatedly from the mouths of young Afghan boys and girls eagerly reaching out their hands whenever they see American service members. When members of the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team walked onto a local boy's school campus recently, the students

Veterinary care helps build relations with nomadic tribe

Airmen and Soldiers from the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team recently vaccinated hundreds of animals in preparation for the long, hard Afghan winter. For Afghanistan's nomadic Kuchi tribes, diseases spreading through livestock herds could have devastating effects on their livelihood. In a

Air Force top leaders bring praise, vision of future to deployed Airmen

The Air Force chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force praised Airmen for their role in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and discussed the "way ahead" during their on-going visit to meet face-to-face with Airmen deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Col.