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  • AFPA lab supports safe CENTCOM missions

    Aircrew members depend on several moving parts to ensure an aircraft is properly maintained and prepped for a safe mission. A part of this preparation is ensuring that the fuel and oxygen within the aircraft are safe and free of contaminates that could negatively affect the mission. The 379th

  • ALERT: New coronavirus strain found in Middle East

    The following describes the status of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, as of June 12, and the importance of adhering to public health practices.MERS-CoV is a new strain of the coronavirus identified in April 2012 in Saudi Arabia. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause

  • Dirty Jobs: Water, fuel systems maintenance

    Water and fuel systems maintenance Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron worked to replace one of the largest sewage lift station pumps here June 18."These pumps tend to get clogged with rags, sanitary napkins, etc.," said Staff Sgt. Daniel Schrader, a 379th ECES water and fuel

  • ‘First Thursday’ morale event success at 64th AEG

    Normally, cardboard and water aren't a likely mix, but with a dash of music and homemade barbecue, 64th Air Expeditionary Group service members made it work during a morale event here June 6 hosted by the Airmen for Excellence Council.Morale events like First Thursday are important because they

  • B-1B Lancer: More than meets the eye

    Carrying the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1B Lancer is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force and is flown here by the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron."We have a lot of coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan,"

  • Weapons safety keeps munitions ‘buttoned up’

    The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety Office develops, implements, executes and evaluates Air Force aviation, ground, weapons, space and system mishap prevention and nuclear surety programs and policy. The agency oversees mishap investigations, evaluates corrective actions, ensures implementation

  • SABC 'is helpful'

    On the bus headed home after an evening shift, Staff Sgt. Matthew Lothrop noticed the bus slowly start to drift off the road into the gravel. When he looked up to see what was happening, he noticed the bus driver's head was down. "I yelled 'stop' as loud as I could, but there was no response from

  • Scheduled power outages may effect missions

    Multiple power outages are scheduled to take place June 13 to 30, affecting multiple areas across operations and logistics here. The outages are due to the transition of three power plants from DynCorp to CKGS, in line with the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program power production contract. The

  • Justice Files - May 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

  • Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program 'empowers victims'

    The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention Response program is focused on educating service members about sexual assault as well as providing care and assistance to victims."We want to eradicate sexual assault incidents, educate all Airmen about sexual assault awareness and lead a dedicated, dynamic