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  • Joint patrol provides Airmen with valuable knowledge

    It's been more than 30 years since the Vietnam War ended and since the Air Force has been solely responsible for a base's defense in a war zone, but that's all about to change at Joint Base Balad by the end of September. The Air Force is taking responsibility for base defense from the Army, and to

  • Manas Airmen, dignitaries from ten nations remember Sept. 11, 2001

    Dignitaries from the Kyrgyz Republic and ten other nations joined more than 200 hundred coalition service members here today in a solemn ceremony in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks seven years ago and the sacrifices made in the Global War on Terrorism since. "I am honored and humbled as I

  • One moment in time changes the course of history

     Every now and then, there is a very specific event that burns deeply into people's memories, and they always remember exactly where they were and what they were doing at that moment. Some of these moments have a very moving and emotional impact on a countless number of people; such as the space

  • New concrete pad opens for flightline maintenance

    Aircraft mechanics will see an improved boost in the number of places they'll be able to perform maintenance outdoors on the flightline. A concrete maintenance pad is scheduled to be ready for use on Sept. 15 at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. The concrete pad will open for maintenance operations

  • Blue, green team to guard post for Patton's Own

     When Lt. Col. Joel Nadeau left the Army National Guard for the Air National Guard five years ago, he never thought it would lead him to a position as provost marshal for an Army installation here. However, for the last six months Colonel Nadeau and 53 Airmen have been filling an "in lieu of"

  • Training program prepares Reservists quicker for desert duty

    -- Four years ago, three young men who graduated together from high school in Hawaii never thought they would find themselves serving together in Iraq. Senior Airman Derek Dumlao, Airmen 1st Class Shane Costa and Dennis Gaxiola - alumni of Leilehua High School here on Oahu and Air Force Reservists