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  • Belgians celebrate freedom, independence

    Belgians all around the world celebrate their nation's independence known as "National Day" on July 21 kicking off with a thanksgiving mass for the royal family.The celebrations draw hundreds of thousands to Brussels, the nation's capital, and will feature royal appearances among the crowds, a

  • Deployed Airmen compete for 64th AEG CC's cup

    The 64th Air Expeditionary Group held its semi-annual Commander's Cup Challenge here June 28 where the reigning champions, the 64th Expeditionary Support Squadron, challenged the 64th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron.The three-day challenge consisted of 10 events testing not only participant's

  • RED HORSE builds CASF, saves AF thousands

    Consistent with fluctuating operations in deployed locations, the ability to quickly and efficiently build structures to house new missions is crucial. The 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group here has specialized teams of Airmen who support projects to fulfill construction requirements. "When a

  • 8th EAMS ramp services load “tons” of cargo

    With one of the most diverse mission sets in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron handles a "ton" of cargo making the work of the unit's ramp services Airmen here exponentially important to the joint war fighter."We're extremely vital;

  • QA: 379th EMXG commander’s “eyes and ears”

    Aircraft maintenance requires a high level of proficiency and job knowledge to fulfill mission requirements prepared by combatant and coalition commanders. These skills are monitored and inspected regularly by some of the career field's most knowledgeable maintainers found in the 379th Expeditionary

  • Joint STARS: Flight deck enabling mission crews

    Deployed to the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron flight deck members flying the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System here get mission crews to the fight supporting U.S. and coalition ground forces."We are responsible

  • XP provides deployed operations "big picture"

    As the largest expeditionary wing in the world, with thousands of Airman, comprised of joint and coalition forces, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing depends on a thorough planning cell with a "big picture" outlook of the entire installation."We oversee the base," said Lt. Col. Mike Jason, the 379th

  • Deployed coalition forces recognize Bastille Day

    U.S. and coalition forces attended a ceremony recognizing Bastille Day at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here July 14.Bastille Day is a French holiday celebrating the anniversary of the fall of Bastille in Paris in 1789, which marked the beginning of the French Revolution. July 14 became a

  • New commander takes lead in air campaign

    U.S. Air Forces Central Command now has a new leader.In a change of command ceremony here July 11, Lt. Gen. John W. Hesterman III took command of USAFCENT from Lt. Gen. David Goldfein.U.S. Army General Lloyd J. Austin III, the Commander of U.S. Central Command presided over the ceremony."The power

  • Grand Slam bombers fly flags on Fourth

    The 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron's B-1B Lancers displayed flags in celebration of Independence Day at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here, July 4.Carrying the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's