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  • Layin’ down wire for enduring comm. capability

    The ability to relay messages around the world is a crucial element to any operation, and it's the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron that holds responsibility for maintaining that capability. "Our mission is to provide command and control, communications, and information services for the

  • April 18 airpower summary: C-17s sustain operations

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations April 18, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles performed shows of force

  • April 17 airpower summary: B-1B deters enemy

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations April 17, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles performed shows of force in

  • Joint exercise challenges all forces at Ali Base

    Wails and screams filled the night sky, dampened only by the wind. The giant voice speaker system overpowered everything blaring, "exercise exercise exercise." U.S. Air Force Airmen, Army Soldiers and Romanian infantry came together in an exercise April 11 to sharpen their skills in case of an

  • Joint exercise challenges all forces at Ali Base

    Wails and screams filled the night sky, dampened only by the wind. The giant voice speaker system overpowered everything blaring, "exercise exercise exercise." U.S. Air Force Airmen, Army Soldiers and Romanian infantry came together in an exercise April 11 to sharpen their skills in case of an

  • Iraqi air force passes combat test in Basra

    The expanding capabilities of Iraq's air force were tested in combat during an Iraqi-led offensive in Basra from March 27 to April 3. In support of Operation Knight's Charge, Iraqi airmen from Baghdad's New Al Muthana Air Base successfully performed their first tactical airlift operation. "I'm proud

  • Airmen, PRT combine efforts to improve Iraqi living conditions

    Airmen teamed with members of Kirkuk's Provincial Reconstruction Team during a training session April 16 designed to help local Iraqis improve waste management practices in the region. The 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight trained 11 Iraqis on proper