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  • Born in the military: One family’s legacy of service

    Military deployments are difficult for both the service member and the family members they leave behind. Being in a dual-military parent family doesn't make it easier, but after nearly 50 years of combined service, the current Wakefields are continuing their family's tradition."My great uncles

  • 8th EAMS: “Where’s the waste gone?”

    While in the sky or on the ground, humans must relieve themselves multiple times throughout the day, but when you're 20,000 feet above in a C-17 Globemaster III where does it all go? Enter the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron fleet services Airmen here."What we do is important because people

  • Dyess, Ellsworth deployed bomber units rotate

    More than 300 service members from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here July 19 rotating with their counterparts from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.Airmen from the 9th Bomb Squadron, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 7th Munitions Squadron and 7th

  • Deployed organization promotes personal, professional growth

    In deployed environments, many service members perform at increased stress levels, working longer hours in less than desirable conditions. Organizations at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here, like Rising Six, promote personal and professional development, and encourage camaraderie even in an

  • Deployed aeromedical evacuation team supports life-saving ops

    In remote deployed locations, advanced levels of medical care isn't always available and aeromedical evacuation teams are needed to transport patients to medical facilities for additional treatment. AE crews here rely on quick, careful coordination of the Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team

  • Intel, tactics prep path for C-130 ops

    Versatile and resilient best describe the C-130 Hercules and its crews who coordinate, maintain and fly its robust mission capability at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here. The Hercules primarily performs a tactical airlift mission with the capability to operate from rough dirt strips, serving as

  • Services Airman honored by deployed chiefs

    The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Desert Chief's Group here honored a food services Airman from the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron for her superior performance July 22.The chiefs cited Airman 1st Class Ashli Green as going above and beyond in her duties at the Hot Grab 'n' Go with the

  • CFACC visits with deployed Airmen

    The new Combined Force Air Component Commander visited with Airmen at various units across the wing here July 23 as they showcased to the general what they do to support the joint war fighter downrange.Lt. Gen. John W. Hesterman III, the CFACC and U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, toured

  • 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