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  • 407th ESFS graduates 300th augmentee

    The 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron graduated its 300th Air Force augmentee at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group Oct. 30.“This is a very important milestone,” said Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Jones, 407th ESFS augmentee trainer. “Myself and Tech. Sgt. Lacey Bunkelman [407th ESFS augmentee

  • Alabama F-16 hits 8,000 flying hours

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 100th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron reached a total of 8,000 flying hours in Southwest Asia Oct. 29.“The F-16 initially I believe was only designed for 3 or 4,000 hours and they did some life extension programs on it,” said a captain assigned to the

  • Madhatters build on legacy of accomplishment

    Ambiguity, discipline, and innovation—three words used by the 492nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Jeremy Renken to summarize his squadron’s pivotal role in Operation Inherent Resolve. Having already added to their history of combat excellence beating back Islamic State defensive

  • 332nd EMDG welcomes new commander

    Brig. Gen. Kyle W. Robinson, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, left, passes the guidon to Col. Bradley D. Nielsen, during the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group assumption of command ceremony October 16, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The passing of a guidon symbolizes a unit’s transfer of command.

  • AFCENT band rocks Coalition Oktoberfest

    SSgt Mark Wheeler, U.S. Air Force Central Command band percussionist, powers through a drum solo during a performance at an Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 24, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The USAFCENT band is composed of musicians who tour and perform throughout the region to encourage troop morale,

  • 332nd EMXS welcomes new commander

    Attendees cheer as Lt. Col. Scott May assumed command of the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron during a change of command ceremony October 6, 2017 in Southwest Asia. The 332nd EMXS is responsible for all aspects of maintenance on F-15E Strike Eagles supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

  • Fuels flight supplies fight

    It takes Airmen from many career fields working as one team to get aircraft off the ground, into the sky to complete missions and return home. These jobs range from maintaining aircraft, monitoring weather, preparing munitions and providing intelligence on threats throughout the area of

  • Base defense, a partnership effort

    An emergency hits a military installation. There’s some confusion as people attempt to figure out the situation and how to respond. This is where members of the base defense operations center shine.From this location service members monitor base security, coordinate with the correct organizations to

  • Vehicle maintenance running on all cylinders

    The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing has a very important job to do. Taking the fight directly to remaining Islamic State forces with relentless daily air strikes requires a constant flow of aircraft circling the battlespace overhead.  Meeting the demands of such a mission requires an extensive

  • Weapons Airmen arm aircraft for fight against ISIS

    The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter aircraft designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives it the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. But without weapons, this highly-capable aircraft