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  • Soldiers earn combat patch

    In a ceremony which first began during the Revolutionary War, Soldiers under then Gen. George Washington placed a patch on their right shoulder to signify they had served in a combat zone during a period of active enemy engagement. A lot has changed in the Army since the Revolutionary War, but the

  • Coalition Forces celebrate Marine Corps 238th Birthday Southwest Asia

    Coalition Forces attend the U.S. Marine Corps 238th birthday cake cutting ceremony at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 10, 2013. The Marine Corps birthday is a time honored tradition when past and present generations of Marines gather to celebrate the storied history of the

  • Bikes Over Baghdad perform

    The Bikes Over Baghdad team performed at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, Nov. 8 and 9. The team entertained deployed service members each day with one-hour demonstrations that included a variety of stunts ranging from jumps to flat ground tricks. The team has entertained deployed

  • Small jets, small crew, big mission

    When many people think of deployed aircraft, fighter jets and large cargo jets may come to mind. But amidst the more combat oriented aircraft at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here, is a small executive jet used to transport distinguished visitors throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command

  • COMACC visits Grand Slam

    Gen. Mike Hostage, the commander of Air Combat Command, visited deployed service members at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here, Nov. 11. The purpose of the general's visit was to meet with Airmen and get updates on various projects around the base. During his immersion, he made stops at the

  • Maintenance Operation Center: The eyes and ears of the flightline

    A B-1B Lancer crew chief notices low tire pressure as he performs an inspection and alerts his superiors about the required maintenance. The 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group Maintenance Operations Center receives a call and the aircraft is placed in "red" status, alerting operations it is

  • Justice Files – October 2013

    Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice enables commanders to maintain good order and discipline in a fair and swift process, without the negative implications for an Airman that are carried with a court-martial conviction. An Airman who is offered NJP has the

  • Deployed service members receive victim advocacy training

    As with most sensitive issues, a thick air of tension filled a classroom room Oct. 26, the first day of the Victim Advocacy training course here. At best, the underlying topic of the course could be described as "uncomfortable," as service members bodies stilled, some shed tears and others looked on

  • Cable and Antenna Maintainers: Keeping the base connected

    Communication is a vital key to any mission's success and every organization on base relies on it. Commanders rely on communication to monitor their unit's status and progress and make strategic decisions. Forward units need to be able to report back and coordinate with other units. The 379th

  • US, RAF and host nation team up in Friendship Games

    United States Air Force, Royal Air Force and host nation service members from across the base participated in a Friendship Games tournament at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here Oct. 27, 29 and 31, illustrating the partnership between the participating services and countries. "We are fortunate to