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75 years of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing: Operation Iraqi Freedom

In December of 2002, while the war in Afghanistan continued to be a prominent fixture in American current events, the 386th AEW began to transform its tiny Southwest Asia undisclosed location from a small steady-state base to, at the time, the largest air base in U.S. Central Commands area of responsibility.On March 19, 2003, U.S. Air Force aircraft entered Iraq signaling the start of OIF. In a short four months the 386th AEW went from 91 to 312 aircraft and reached a max capacity of 13,000 personnel, including Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and coalition forces.
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75 years of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing: Operation Iraqi Freedom

In December of 2002, while the war in Afghanistan continued to be a prominent fixture in American current events, the 386th AEW began to transform its tiny Southwest Asia undisclosed location from a small steady-state base to, at the time, the largest air base in U.S. Central Commands area of responsibility.On March 19, 2003, U.S. Air Force aircraft entered Iraq signaling the start of OIF. In a short four months the 386th AEW went from 91 to 312 aircraft and reached a max capacity of 13,000 personnel, including Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and coalition forces.
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386th AEW celebrates 75 years of history

The 386th Bombardment Group earned a Distinguished Unit Citation for operations between 30 Jul 1943 and 30 Jul 1944 because it had the most outstanding record of all B-26 groups in the European Theater of Operations for that time period. During its 21 months of combat operations, the group launched 396 combat missions.  It delivered 16,280 tons of bombs onto enemy targets. Nearly 100 of the group's aircraft were either shot down or damaged beyond repair, over 300 airmen were killed or reported missing in action and another 217 were wounded. (Courtesy photo)
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386th AEW celebrates 75 years of history

Capt. Carol Mitchell (left), Staff Sgt. Josie Harshe,1st Lieutenant Siobhan Couturier, Tech. Sgt. Sigrid Carrero-Perez, Capt. Anita Mack and Senior Airman Ci Ci Alaonzo, from the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron pose for a photo after completing the first all female crewed combat mission Sept. 26, 2005. The crew, deployed from the 43rd Airlift Wing,Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, transported 151 Marines and the equipment in and out of Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa. (Courtesy photo)
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Interfaith Thanksgiving: Chief of Chaplains provided words of grace during visit to AOR

Maj. Gen. Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, gives a thanksgiving message at the interfaith thanksgiving service, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 22, 2017. Costin visited multiple locations during his visit to Southwest Asia over the Thanksgiving holiday. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Interfaith Thanksgiving: Chief of Chaplains provided words of grace during visit to AOR

Senior Airman Rashard Ibrahim, 386th Expeditionary Force support Squadron, fitness specialist, speaks about Islamic thanksgiving traditions duing a interfaith Thanksgiving service at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 22, 2017. The interfaith service represneted multiple Christian denominations and highlighted the piritual commonalities among multiple faiths, including Islamic thanksgiving traditions.(Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Interfaith Thanksgiving: Chief of Chaplains provided words of grace during visit to AOR

Col. Stephen Hodge, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander provides opening remarks for the thanksgiving chapel service, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 22, 2017. The interfaith service represneted multiple Christian denominations and highlighted the piritual commonalities among multiple faiths, including Islamic thanksgiving traditions.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving: Chief of Chaplains provided words of grace during visit to AOR

A backlit piece of stain glass aligns the wall of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 22, 2017. Maj. Gen. Dondi Costin, Air Force Chief of Chaplains visited the 386th AEW and spoke at the wing chapel during the Thanksgiving holiday.(Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Mental health heads down range

Senior Airman Brittany Edwards, the noncommissioned officer in charge of mental health, deployed from the 96th Medical Operation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, puts on her helmet while visiting Airmen stationed at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 25, 2017. The 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, with support from the 386th Expeditionary Operation Group, expanded mental health services to Airmen at an undisclosed location supporting ongoing operations in Syria, Oct. 24 and 25.
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Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Jacob Wingett

Senior Airman Jacob Wingett, an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician with the 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, puts together a flight helmet, Oct. 29, 2017. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Jacob Wingett

Senior Airman Jacob Wingett, an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician with the 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, prepares flight equipment, Oct. 29, 2017. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Jacob Wingett

This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Jacob Wingett, an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician with the 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, who is deployed from the 755th Operations Support Squadron , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2017. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Jacob Wingett

This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Jacob Wingett, an Aircrew Flight Equipment technician with the 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, who is deployed from the 755th Operations Support Squadron , Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2017. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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386th ECS cybersecurity keeps mission flying

The Airmen of the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squdron Wing Cybersecutiy Office achieved momentous success by passing a semiannual inspection with no critical write-ups at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 20, 2017. The weeklong inspection ensured the 386the ECS communication network is up to Air Force standars and that communications using radios, voice over secure IP phones and secret internet protocol router networks are secure. (Graphic by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Rock Solid Warrior

Staff Sgt. Lakesha Parks, a budget analyst with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Financial Management, deployed from the 908th Airlift Wing Force FM, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., looks over budget records at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 18, 2017. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Rock Solid Warrior

Staff Sgt. Lakesha Parks, a budget analyst with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Financial Management, deployed from the 908th Airlift Wing Force FM, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., is this weeks Rock Solid Warrior, Oct. 18, 2017. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Rock Solid Warrior

Staff Sgt. Lakesha Parks, a budget analyst with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Financial Management, deployed from the 908th Airlift Wing Force FM, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., stands in front of the Combat Comptrollers wall mural, Oct. 18, 2017. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Rock Solid Warrior

Staff Sgt. Lakesha Parks, a budget analyst with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Financial Management, deployed from the 908th Airlift Wing Force FM, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., helps distribute cash, Oct. 18, 2017. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Banton)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Sheena Myers

This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Tech. Sgt. Sheena Myers, the NCOIC of the aircraft parts store and flights service center with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Sheena Myers

This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Tech. Sgt. Sheena Myers, the NCOIC of the aircraft parts store and flights service center with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Hehnly)
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