New AFCENT commander brings focus to 386 AEW

Aerial port packs loaded mission in OIR

As sweat pours down every inch of the bodies working fearlessly to make the mission go, the heat is a simple reminder of where they are and how important their job is to delivering decisive air power to this area of responsibility.No, they’re not mechanics. They call themselves “Port Dawgs” and are

Aerial port packs loaded mission in OIR

As sweat pours down every inch of the bodies working fearlessly to make the mission go, the heat is a simple reminder of where they are and how important their job is to delivering decisive air power to this area of responsibility.No, they’re not mechanics. They call themselves “Port Dawgs” and are

Two Missions, One Fight

Imagine for a moment, our ground and coalition forces in the throes of battle. Imagine them in less than desirable conditions in the middle of nowhere. Now imagine yourself in their boots and not having the vital supplies to survive and sustain that fight.The 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and

CE paves the way

25th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait

February 25, 2016, marks the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait from Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi forces.  This occasion provides us the opportunity to reflect on the strong and enduring partnership resulting from that seminal event in our two nations’ shared history.Over 700,000 U.S.

386th EOD flight conducts safety down day

The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight conducted their annual safety down day here Nov. 23, 2015 with a four-mile ruck march to start the day.The EOD safety down day is held annually across the Air Force in November.  During these down days safety as well

Preparing for future with tomorrow’s leaders

Retired U.S. Army General Colin Powell once said “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.”Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy traveled to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia as part of a summer program to obtain

Living the American Dream

On Christmas day in 1991, the Soviet flag flew over the Kremlin in Moscow forthe last time. People across the country took what jobs they could find, gettingpaid a fraction of what they made before as the local currency became nearlyworthless. The burden of the country’s uncertain direction weighed

U.S. and Canadian Air Forces work together to respond to insider threats

Members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Check Six program here are sharing knowledge and training to help the Canadian Armed Force adapt and implement a similar program for dealing with insider threats.To date, the team has provided training on active shooters, joint task force