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April 30, 2021
First time: Deployed fighters employ new munitions ferry tactic

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing sits fully loaded waiting to ferry a double load out of munitions to a forward operating location in the Middle East, April 24, 2021. This new configuration allows the wing to ferry extra munitions to austere bases
April 22, 2021
Air Force rewrites basic doctrine, focuses on mission command, airpower evolution

Core themes to the revised Air Force Doctrine Publication-1: The Air Force are the foundation and evolution of airpower and the concept of mission command.
April 20, 2021
Air Force Chief of Staff lays out way forward for deployed Airmen at 332nd AEW

The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a virtual dialogue between its Airmen and the ranking member of the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., the chief of staff.
April 12, 2021
332nd AEW Ready Defender showcases surprising creative outlets

One Airman’s path brings him to his sixth deployment with the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. Here, he leads a squadron of ready Defenders who keep the base and its mission secure. Hailing most recently from Misawa Air Base, Japan, he will return in a less than two weeks as his
April 8, 2021
Air Force unveils new mission statement

The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … airpower anytime, anywhere.
April 7, 2021
Mayo Clinic doctor dons uniform, helps 332nd AEW fight Coronavirus during deployment

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Russell Tontz, the oldest of 10 siblings, finds his way to the wing through a circuitous route. After graduating from the University of Idaho he joined the Air Force as a family doctor, essentially a military primary care provider with plans to serve for four years and then
March 29, 2021
Deployed Airman holds rare pedigree

One Airman deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia has an unusual pedigree shared by few if any other service members. Dr. Colin Tobin is a master sergeant deployed from the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing. He holds an unusual doctorate degree in range science with
March 23, 2021
CMSAF JoAnne Bass joins 332nd AEW for Women’s History Month

The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, JoAnne S. Bass, paid a visit to deployed Airmen at the wing during a virtual call in honor of Women’s History Month.
March 20, 2021
Top DoD enlisted member mentors 332nd AEW Airmen on leadership

The First U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) joined the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, virtually March 10, to discuss leadership qualities he is working to inculcate across the entire enlisted force. The appearance is part of a leadership
March 5, 2021
PT test pushed to July, more updates forthcoming

When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for