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  • 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

  • 8th EAMS ATOC coordinates deploying cargo, passengers

    Moving cargo and personnel from location to location within the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility can be quite the feat, but for 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron Airmen in the air terminal operations center here, it's their "bread and butter.""We have the most diverse mission sets

  • Food service 'fuels' deployed forces

    Much like the jets on the flight line need fuel to fly, service members need food for energy to complete mission critical tasks. The dining facilities at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here are charged with the responsibility of providing quality 'fuel' to deployed service members - an operation

  • Wing senior leaders visit aircrew flight equipment

    Senior leaders from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing toured the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron's Aircrew Flight Equipment here July 5.The visit allowed leaders an opportunity to gain a better understanding for the work their Airmen do every day supporting the joint warfighter here

  • Transmit Now performs for deployed service members

    Deployed service members were invited to "rock out" with the band Transmit Now, July 7, at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here during an Armed Forces Entertainment tour across the region. Transmit Now is an alternative, pop-rock band from Orlando, Fla., who staked their claim to fame after winning

  • Justice Files - June 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

  • Canadian controller works alongside American ABMs

    The cool breeze gently lifts a bright red maple leaf off the ground whipping it into the air during an autumn soccer scrimmage in Ontario, Canada ... wait a second, rewind. The hot desert wind whips and whirls the sand in every direction as Canadians battle their way from work to home during their

  • Deployed service members supported by single A&FRC

    Life at home doesn't stop when a service member deploys. More often than not, it adds more stress as they are now geographically separated from on-going situations. The Airman and Family Readiness Center here supports deployed service members at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to help bridge the