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Jan. 21, 2019
Sharing the fight: married couple deploys together

The military lifestyle can be stressful for families, and a family member deploying can add to that stress. But in rare cases, deployments don’t necessarily mean being apart.
Jan. 8, 2019
JET/IA Airmen bring expertise to the battlefield

With Airmen and civilians scattered across 20 different locations in Afghanistan doing jobs such as training Afghans to fly helicopters, keeping their outposts secured with inspections or installing upgraded water pumps for local villages, the 955th Air Expeditionary Squadron plays a role in each of
Dec. 26, 2018
Life of a bomb: from ‘cradle to grave’

Earlier this month, a bomb was used to take out a high-stakes member of the Islamic State in Afghanistan—a big win for troops, especially those who moved the explosives through each step, eventually making it onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon that dropped it on target.
Nov. 29, 2017
Multiple base agencies conduct a joint chemical response exercise

U.S. Airmen from multiple agencies participate in a joint chemical response exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 25, 2017.
Nov. 24, 2017
Gen. Lengyel checks in with Guardsmen deployed to AUAB

U.S. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher S. Kepner, senior enlisted advisor to the Chief, NGB, visited deployed Guardsmen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2017.
Nov. 1, 2017
The 77th EFS deploys to BAF, continues to support coalition forces, enable Afghan partners

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of combat operations in Afghanistan Oct. 26, 2017.Deployed out of the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, “The
Aug. 29, 2017
Revitalizing the Squadron: Support Squadron enables airpower at KAF

A successful air campaign requires more than just aviators and maintainers—it needs Airmen to support every facet of airpower.
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.