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  • 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

  • RED HORSE builds CASF, saves AF thousands

    Consistent with fluctuating operations in deployed locations, the ability to quickly and efficiently build structures to house new missions is crucial. The 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group here has specialized teams of Airmen who support projects to fulfill construction requirements. "When a

  • 8th EAMS ramp services load “tons” of cargo

    With one of the most diverse mission sets in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron handles a "ton" of cargo making the work of the unit's ramp services Airmen here exponentially important to the joint war fighter."We're extremely vital;

  • QA: 379th EMXG commander’s “eyes and ears”

    Aircraft maintenance requires a high level of proficiency and job knowledge to fulfill mission requirements prepared by combatant and coalition commanders. These skills are monitored and inspected regularly by some of the career field's most knowledgeable maintainers found in the 379th Expeditionary

  • Joint STARS: Flight deck enabling mission crews

    Deployed to the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron flight deck members flying the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System here get mission crews to the fight supporting U.S. and coalition ground forces."We are responsible