Inspections keep aircraft flight-ready

Editor's note: this is the first of a three-part series on the fabrication flight. Ever wonder how aircraft here withstand extreme temperatures, hard landings, frequent sorties, and tight maneuvers without falling apart? They do because the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive

Reservist wins "Strongest (female) in the AOR" title against other AFCENT powerlifters

Although self-described as "somewhat shy at times," Master Sgt. Tina Robinson is anything but shy when it comes to her power lifting skills. The mother and grandmother with bulging biceps smiles her way through the halls of the C-130 Herk ops building. Here, as a first sergeant, she has a reputation

Arrival of Singapore aircraft signals strong coalition relationship

The Republic of Singapore Air Force rejoined the U.S. Air Force fleet here when one of their four KC-135 Stratotankers arrived to take its place with dozens of U.S. assets on a Southwest Asia air base flightline April 16. This is the fifth time the RSAF's 112th Squadron has rotated through SWA since

Air Traffic Controllers keep aircraft soaring

Last week alone, the air traffic controllers of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing were responsible for more than 1,250 operations on their airfield and in their air space. Based on current mission rates, the U.S. Air Force anticipates surpassing more than one million missions flown by its aircraft in

Layin’ down wire for enduring comm. capability

The ability to relay messages around the world is a crucial element to any operation, and it's the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron that holds responsibility for maintaining that capability. "Our mission is to provide command and control, communications, and information services for the

Change of command exemplifies 'total force' cohesion

The 64th Air Expeditionary Group welcomed a new commander in a change of command ceremony more than 300 miles from Southwest Asia's 379th Air Expeditionary Wing headquarters April 14. Col. Willie Braggs, III, replaced Col. Arthur G. Hatcher, Jr., who will return to Langley Air Force Base, Va., as

EOD specialists train to respond

Beat the Heat

With the average daily temperature soaring above 100 degrees, the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group wants to ensure personnel know how to prevent heat-related injuries. Guidance on recognition and prevention of heat injuries may be found in Air Force Instruction 48-151, Thermal Injury and AFMAN

C-130 unit gets a new bird with an old history

U.S. Air Force, coalition and sister service forces have relied for years on the steady stream of supplies and equipment flown in by crewmembers of KC-135s, C-130s, C-17s, and other airlift workhorses. One aircraft new to Southwest Asia carries something more - a rich history dating back more than

ADC provides legal representation for Airmen

When deployed Airmen find themselves in legal trouble, the first thing they can do is contact the Expeditionary Area Defense Counsel's office. "An Area Defense Counsel is an advocate for Airmen facing disciplinary issues and court-martials," said Capt. Scott Jansen, ADC. "We counsel clients, and,