Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

The roar of the engine wakes me up faster than my alarm clock; a swift climb down the ladder from the cockpit and it’s time to start my daily inspection. Details from tech school flow through my brain while I'm making sure my aircraft is safe to fly. As I look down, I discover a punctured tire on

Nurse turned firefighter makes impact while deployed

Puerto Rico-born U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alfredo Garcia, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, set on a journey to join the U.S. Air Force at the age of 23 and did not let his determination be wavered even though he did not speak any English prior to starting his journey.

Preparing for the Unexpected: An Airman's Mission to Strengthen Readiness

Under the relentless sun, Airmen moved methodically, applying tourniquets, making radio calls, and scanning the ground for simulated unexploded ordnance. Between practicing bunker dives and coordinating their efforts, their sweat-streaked faces reflected the intensity of the training. Nearby, a

Speaking for the Mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roland Phelps, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Host Nation Coordination Cell cryptologic language analyst, bridges communication gaps between U.S. and partner nations. Phelps dedicated two years to technical training, mastering Arabic to serve as a translator for the Air

From Displacement to Duty: Sgt. Muhuza’s Path from Congo to the U.S. Army

The last place Muhuza imagined he’d be was on the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the scorching desert heat, standing tall in his U.S. Army uniform as he received his promotion to sergeant. Growing up in a refugee camp, surrounded by uncertainty and loss, Muhuza could have never guessed his

Always ready to take on the challenge: Master Sgt. Sneed

A sharp burst of instantly recognizable noise pierces over the radio, filling the air with an urgent message that a 15-year-old girl has been kidnapped from the streets by three men.

Mission-Ready Airman: Lt. Brian Stone

During a series of unexpected developments, the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron faced a temporary leadership gap.

U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons depart for Ballast Cannon

From Algeria to the Air Force: how one immigrant is bridging cultures and missions

In the bustling streets of Algeria, the American dream felt like an unreachable flicker far on the horizon. Overwhelmed with emotion, she read, “You have been selected!” for the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery, giving her the golden ticket to a life she had previously only imagined. Four years ago, she

AFCENT command chief makes first visit to deployed Airmen of the 378th AEW