Contracting cuts checks for mission, morale

At 6 feet 4 inches tall, Master Sgt. Craig McClain has all the physical characteristics of a classic businessman. His imposing height is counterbalanced by his easygoing nature and wide smile, the product of growing up in Attalla, Ala., and one that implies honesty in his dealings with people.

Deployed maintainers improvise fabrications

You'll feel a little sting

CSAF addresses 379 AEW Airmen

The Air Force's top officer addressed manning, service priorities and success in the Global War on Terror Oct. 20 during his first visit to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility since becoming chief of staff. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said the service's prior strategy

PRT on 'cuspid' of success with Afghan dental training program

In Afghanistan, the average daily income is less than one dollar a day. In the remote southern province of Qalat, it's even less. Their money, more often than not, goes directly toward the necessities of life. So when the decision to pay for any type of preventative medical care is weighed against

Airmen remain ready

In the heat of the night

Secretary of the Air Force visits Manas Airmen

Manas Airmen proudly showed off their base and mission as they hosted Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley for his first visit here, Oct. 15. Manas AB was the final stop in a week long, seven base tour of the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility; the secretary's first to the AOR since

Feel the burn

Iraqi air force village construction project takes shape

The largest U.S.-managed construction project for the Iraqi Air Force has made major progress here, despite many challenges. When complete, the $30 million multi-purpose Flight Training Wing Complex will consist of 24 K-span buildings and one mortar-and-brick facility. The project will include nine