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  • C-130 loadmasters: A deployed balancing act

    Who can balance an aircraft with passengers and cargo thousands of feet in the air?C-130 Hercules loadmasters can! In fact, loadmasters assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron here deployed from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., are responsible for properly configuring the plane for its

  • 8th EAMS mobility Airmen process deployed personnel for travel

    While ramp services loads cargo on cargo jets, passenger services loads ... You caught that? Yes, they load passengers and their baggage!The 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron's passenger services section averages more than 85,000 passengers with 3,200 tons of accompanying baggage and nearly

  • Innovative Airmen modify mobile A/C unit

    Performing in extreme temperatures is the norm for many deployed service members, and adjustments in operations tempos are necessary to complete the mission on time to accommodate heat stress conditions. Two innovative Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron here

  • Vehicles on the road, iron in the air

    With more than 45 different airframes in the Air Force's inventory totaling more than 5,500 aircraft, each one needs expert teams, equipment and ground vehicles to keep them ready to fly at a moment's notice. "We keep vehicles on the road to get 'iron' in the air," said Chief Master Sgt. David

  • First-ever first sergeant symposium at deployed base

    A First Sergeant Symposium designed to provide information and tools to aspiring first sergeants was held here July 27 and Aug. 3 for the first time ever at a deployed location.First sergeants are the principal advisor to the commander on all issues related to the enlisted force and exercise general

  • Herk maintainers enable combat cargo

    The C-130 Hercules has a unique tactical airlift capability allowing them to accomplish missions and land in locations typically not ideal for most aircraft. Due to the rough nature of the Hercules' mission, operators here depend on an experienced team of maintainers in the 746th Expeditionary

  • Grand Slam Wing guests at local celebration

    Grand Slam service members took part in a "Khaymah Ramadaniyyah" or Ramadan tent celebration hosted by local government officials here July 24.The tent celebration is a late evening gathering with snacks that follows the breaking of the fast dinner during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

  • Deployed medics 'practice for uncertainty'

    "EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE," the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group exercise evaluation team member announces. "An active shooter incident has occurred leaving several military members wounded." Emergency medical technicians stormed the building where the mock incident took place. Casualties

  • Deployed Airmen make rank, become NCOs

    One hundred thirty-seven senior airmen were selected here for promotion to the rank of staff sergeant Aug. 1.According to Air Force Instruction 36-2618, "Enlisted Force Structure," staff sergeants are primarily their organization's highly skilled technicians with supervisory and training

  • 8th EAMS checks cargo for correct care

    Whether its hazardous cargo, blood shipments, ammo and explosives, the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron's cargo processing and special handling section ensures items are properly marked, have their paperwork and the security necessary for flying the items to their destination."Our main focus