Airman witnesses daughter's birth via webcam

Airmen take pride in the electronic devices that allow them to listen to their favorite music, see distant targets or identify the movements of an enemy force.But one Airman assigned here used modern technology recently to witness something a little different and a lot more personal.Tech. Sgt.

On the Job: Optometry Helps Force See

Helping Hands--Airmen Perform Aeromedical Mission

Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron loaded medical patients onto a C-130 for transportation, Aug. 15, in Southwest Asia. The 379 EAES provides a regular "mercy mission," which collects medical patients from throughout Southwest Asia to eventually travel to a larger

BEEs, CEs get As in first integrated exercise

Servicemembers from the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group Bio-environmental Engineering flight and the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management flight teamed up to test their response to a simulated hazardous material incident here, Aug. 13.This was the first

Wingman Week: Airmen taking care of Airmen

Personnel assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing took part in Wingman Day activities Aug. 19 and 20, and provided Airmen of all ranks the opportunity to recharge and reform the bonds of teamwork that are essential in the Air Force, particularly in a deployed environment."The purpose of this

Powering Up

Teamwork keeps tankers flying

Saying it is strenuous work to maintain more than 30 aircraft, all of which were built in the Eisenhower era, in temperatures exceeding 110 degrees, is an understatement.However, through knowledge, determination and teamwork, it is just another successful day for the servicemembers of the 340th

Surgery patients no longer 'in the dark'

A new, improved lighting system in the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group operating room has the future looking brighter for surgery patients.Staff Sgt. Michael Southam, 379 EMDG non-commissioned officer in charge for medical maintenance, described the problems with the previous lights that

'Airborne for freedom:' JSTARS surpasses 50,000 hour mark

By the time this story is published, the 7th Expeditionary Air Command and Control Squadron will have logged more than 50,000 hours of flight time since first arriving in Southwest Asia.Deployed here from Robins Air Force Base, Ga., since 2001, the 7th EACCS flies the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target

Wingman Days time to refocus

In an effort to emphasize a culture of responsible choices and the need for Airmen to watch out for each other, Air Force leadership developed the concept of Wingman Day. The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing is expanding the program to a three-day event, to be held Aug. 19 to 21."The Air Force was built