Joint STARS reach 85,000 combat sortie hours

The 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron here reached 85,000 flight hours, Aug. 17, in support of operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This milestone was achieved on an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or JSTARS airframe. The squadron

Grand Slam honor guard represents precision, excellence

'Sharp, crisp and emotionless,' base honor guardsmen at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here exemplify Air Force precision and carry on traditions dating back to 1948. "The mission of honor guard is to continue the legacy of those who have and continue to serve, and provide honors to all U.S. and

Maggie Rose ‘shakes it up’ at Grand Slam Wing

Shaking it up at the Grand Slam Wing, Maggie Rose and band put on a show-stopping performance for deployed service members here Aug. 20."It's such an honor to be able to come out here and entertain our service members," said country music singer, Maggie Rose. "Our short little flight out here pales

Mobility Airmen making a difference down range

In nearly 70 years, airlift operations have come a long way since the early days of the Military Airlift Transport Service and mobility pioneer, Lt. Gen. William Tunner, but one thing has remained the same -- Mobility Airmen are dedicated to answering the call whether at home or deployed to the 8th

Deployed technicians maintain life-saving equipment

Operating over dangerous territories, aircrews at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here accomplishing U.S. Air Forces Central Command air tasking orders have a lot on their plates. They depend on special equipment to not only perform missions, but to survive and facilitate recovery in the event

Air Force bombers participate in Navy exercise Spartan Kopis

Mortuary affairs sends fallen warriors home

A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del., from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle to honor those who have given their lives in service to America. These fallen warriors, however, have stops along the way including the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing

Controllers keep combat sorties cruising

With the busiest airfield in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for joint and coalition forces, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing depends on a team of skilled air traffic controllers to ensure safe, smooth airfield operations. "The main priority of an air traffic controller here is to

Chief shares deployed experience with nephew

Navy Chief Petty Officer Glen Gartley poses alongside his nephew, Senior Airman Ross Gartley Aug. 9 at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here. The two were coincidentally deployed together supporting missions at the 379th AEW here and the Chief said he enjoyed the shared deployment experience as it

C-130 ops: ‘Bullets, beans’ to forward deployed troops

Unique to the C-130 Hercules, its capability to operate from rough dirt strips makes it the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Its multifunctional design enables configuration for many different missions, allowing a single aircraft to perform the role of many,