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May 21, 2021
Deployed 332nd AEW Airman helps kids understand mom’s and dad’s deployments

One Airman deployed to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing found a way to reach families, especially children who are back home, waiting patiently for mom or dad to return from the Middle East.
May 4, 2021
Airman crosses four decade threshold while deployed to the 332nd AEW

Looking back 40 years is something many of us can do, however it’s a far more select group that can look back over a 40-year career. Chief Master Sgt. David R. Purtee enlisted in the U.S. Air Force April 25, 1981, at 17 years-of-age, from his hometown of Lancaster, Ohio.
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
Feb. 16, 2021
New AF Connect App provides communication tool in deployed location

One way the 332nd AEW is working to facilitate agile communication is through the use of a new Air Force Application called AF Connect. Through it Airmen receive up to the minute updates and in conjunction with robust WiFi it is helping information flow to all levels—even at deployed locations in
June 21, 2019
Red Tails welcome new 332nd AEW Commander

U.S. Joint and Coalition service members gathered to welcome the new commander of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing during a change of command June 20 in Southwest Asia.
Oct. 31, 2018
CFACC takes off with ‘Shooters’

Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, Combined Forces Air Component Commander, flew with the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, which recently deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Oct. 30, 2018
332nd leadership visits 407th AEG

Brig. Gen. David Iverson, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Tiek, 332nd AEW command chief, met with Airmen from across the base to answer questions and recognize superior performers, during a visit to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Oct. 25, 2018, at an
Oct. 5, 2018
In pursuit of knowledge

What does an internship at the NASA Langley Research Center, the vice president of a Google Cloud Premier Partner company, and a researcher at the WorldPop Project, all have in common? The answer is Airman 1st Class Nirav Nikunj Patel, 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron guidance and control
June 23, 2018
First flight as 407th AEG commander

Col. Scott Gibson, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander had his first flight since taking command of the 407th AEG.
May 23, 2018
386th AEW command chief visits 407th AEG

Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Pachasa, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, talks with Airmen from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, May 21, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Pachasa visited the 407th AEG to brief Airmen on expectation leadership and received an immersion tour