Aug. 28, 2017 Resiliency pays off for rock solid warrior, soldier of the month Working to stand up a forward operating base’s communications and network infrastructure from the ground up is not an easy task. Airmen assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Squadron accepted that challenge working around the clock in an austere environment, digging trenches and laying cables to
Aug. 25, 2017 Firefighters Strengthen Partnership and Build Camaraderie Over the public address system, firefighters with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services Flight and the Qatar Emiri Air Force Fire Department receive a message to respond to a simulated explosion on, Aug. 1.
Aug. 22, 2017 SecAF, CSAF recognize motivation of Total Force at 380th AEW The 380th AEW is in a unique position as the only wing in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility that supports all five Air Force core missions, said Goldfein. However, it is not just the diversity of mission sets that sets the wing apart. The 380th AEW is made up of approximately 25
Aug. 21, 2017 SecAF, CSAF emphasize importance of 380th AEW in ongoing fight against ISIS Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein paid a visit to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Aug. 18, 2017.
Aug. 12, 2017 POL: Pumping the “life blood” of fuel to Air Operations The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing is the largest expeditionary wing in the world. At the heart of the Wing is a team of Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Fuels Management Flight, who work 24/7 to make sure that the aircraft assigned here are receiving the “life blood”
July 26, 2017 Al Udeid Air Base launches Chief shadowing program A group of Airmen are sitting together and this question is asked: “Who knows what the Chief does?” With a blank look on each of their faces, a few vague answers, an idea for a new program is born.
July 25, 2017 Fueling the AOR The 340th and the 22nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Units work together around the clock here to inspect, repair, service, launch and recover the fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers.
July 17, 2017 Close air support: Thunderbolt IIs coming in hot INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- An A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis on the runway July 15, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. A-10s are specially designed for close air support of ground forces, and can also be used against ground targets including tanks and other armored vehicles.For more stories and photos
July 7, 2017 Fabrication flight Airmen get creative to maintain aircraft, joint equipment The hum of metal working machines is a welcome sound to the Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Fabrication Flight.