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  • Enduring the Sands of Time

    If seven is considered a lucky number, 7,000 must be very lucky.The 55th Wing from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., has had their personnel and RC-135V/W aircraft deployed in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility every day for the past 7,000 days."No other [Intelligence, Surveillance and

  • EMDG Chief reenlists for last time

    Chief Master Sgt. Veronique Nicklas, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group superintendent, reenlisted Sept. 26 for the final time before reaching 30 years in the U.S. Air Force.The reenlistment ceremony took place on the flightline here in Southwest Asia. "It was an honor and a privilege," Chief Nicklas

  • How to cope with deployment

    What should I do tonight? There is nothing to do here, and I don't have anyone to hang out with. I really miss my family. I guess I will just watch TV in my room again. So any of these thoughts sound familiar?Deployments can be a difficult time in Airmen's lives. Not only are they separated from

  • Fire Prevention Week: Don’t get burned!

    Monday marks the start of Fire Prevention Week. Here in Southwest Asia, fire safety plays an important role in daily operations, not only to ensure mission continuation but to ensure property and lives are protected from the dangers of smoke and fire. Below are some key areas that must be observed