March 8, 2019 387 AES JET/IA Airmen Provide Contracting, E&I Support in Iraq Some distance away from any Air Force installation, a group of forward-deployed Airmen sit at Erbil Air Base, Iraq, working diligently to provide contingency contracting support in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. These forward-deployed Airmen, better known as Joint Expeditionary Tasked and
Oct. 5, 2017 Service with a purpose: Dominican-born Airman inspires serenity Most Airmen begin their military path on United States soil. But for others, the beginning of the Air Force journey can be traced across oceans and beyond borders to a culture much different from our own. Such is the case with Tech. Sgt. Siddartha Sosa-Rodriguez, NCO in charge of plans and programs
Sept. 25, 2017 U.S. Air Force pilots: Masters of the sky Pilots deployed with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing come from different walks of life, fly a variety of aircraft, and play different roles within the Air Force’s five core missions supported here. However, they all serve a common purpose.
Sept. 20, 2017 Twin brothers compete for rank as they serve, deploy to Iraq together Throughout the history of the military it has remained common for generations of men and women to follow in their family members’ footsteps and serve their country proudly. It’s also not unheard of for siblings to join together and serve together.
Sept. 15, 2017 380 AEW Chapel effort donates 2 tons of necessities to local community Care packages sent by well-meaning loved ones and strangers sometimes contain items that the recipient will not use. That’s where the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel steps in.
Sept. 1, 2017 Moving in step: 380 AEW Airman promotes resiliency through dance Meet Master Sgt. Dan Demers, material handling equipment mechanic with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. He is all over the base, but most people know him by his nickname: Dantastic Dancing Dan.
Aug. 24, 2017 CJTF-OIR mission brings twin brothers together during deployment Throughout the history of the military it has remained common for generations of men and women to follow in their family members’ footsteps and serve their country proudly. It’s also not unheard of for siblings to join together and serve together.
Aug. 16, 2017 ATOC works around the clock to keep cargo and personnel moving Maintaining the inbound and outbound movement of cargo and personnel in support of Combined Joint Task Force -Operation Inherent Resolve requires careful coordination between a multitude of entities. In order for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to effectively complete its mission and deliver
Aug. 3, 2017 Blood, Sweat and Grease: KC-10 AMU Airmen extend beyond expectations Although the KC-10 Extender’s primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters, while simultaneously carrying the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments.
July 26, 2017 386 AEW C-130 units change guard, maintain readiness in AOR Air National Guardsmen and their aircraft, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, execute daily airlift missions out of one of the busiest air bases in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.