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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.
June 19, 2017
Blueprint for success: Air National Guard officer combines architecture, military career

Lt. Col. Heidi Gibson not only achieved, but tackles two such impressive careers at the same time. Gibson holds the titles of principal in her very own architecture firm and is the 163rd Civil Engineer Squadron commander with the U.S. Air National Guard at March Air Reserve Base, California.
May 6, 2017
Century of combat: first fighters still fly for freedom

On a cool September evening just as the sun began to set, 21 year-old pilot, 2nd Lt. Frank Luke, listened to deafening rushing of air as he soared toward Dun-sur-Meuse to shoot down German balloons, six miles behind enemy lines. Though heavily fortified, he carried on with a single thought on his
Dec. 21, 2016
Expeditionary Airmen collaborate to repair active runway, continue fight to defeat ISIL

Over the span of 15 days 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron members successfully coordinated the removal of accumulated rubber build-up off of 560,000 square feet of an active runway at an undisclosed location Dec. 19.

CJTF-OIR mission brings twin brothers together during deployment

ATOC works around the clock to keep cargo and personnel moving

Blood, Sweat and Grease: KC-10 AMU Airmen extend beyond expectations

386 AEW C-130 units change guard, maintain readiness in AOR

Blueprint for success: Air National Guard officer combines architecture, military career

Century of combat: first fighters still fly for freedom

Expeditionary Airmen collaborate to repair active runway, continue fight to defeat ISIL