Freedom Fest brings taste of home to deployed servicemembers

Despite being more than 6,000 miles from where the United States declared its independence, servicemembers were treated to barbeque, a hotdog-eating contest and a host of other activities in celebration of the Fourth of July here in Southwest Asia.Approximately 2,000 base members participated in

PERSCO Airmen maintain accountability across AOR

As the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 doors open, more than 200 Airmen make their way down the stairs and onto the flightline in Southwest Asia. They are split into two groups, transient (members going down range) and rotational, and directed into a building where they will be briefed. This is the

On The Job: Maintenance ensures continued operations

Medics hone life-saving skills

379 AEW changes command

Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning team keeps mission cool, flying

In today's technology-driven world, computer systems continually become more integral to supporting missions and operations throughout U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility.These mission-essential computer servers are kept ready thanks to the constant maintenance and upkeep by the 379th

Airfield managment keeps aircraft, personnel safe

For one unit assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, work can sometimes be a constant game of musical chairs. Whether managing a 500-acre airfield, certifying Airmen to drive on the flightline, or providing critical information to base responders, the Airfield Management

Radio maintenance keeps airwaves open

The base's operations tempo is only as fast as its people can communicate what needs to be done to keep the mission flowing. One organization here is responsible for making sure the equipment used to complete the mission is always in working order.   The 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron's

Cadets experience deployment tempo

Air Force and Army academy cadets recently spent a month here with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, tenant and coalition units for career shadowing, mentoring and familiarization. Nineteen U.S. Air Force Academy cadets deployed here as part of Operation Air Force, an annual four-week program that

Rivet Joint supports customers' ISR needs

If knowledge is power, then one unit here is among the most powerful organizations anywhere in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron uses the RC-135 Rivet Joint to support theater and national-level consumers with near real-time, on-scene