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  • Ammo specialists support deployed missions

    Every time a bomber lands here with an empty weapons bay, one group of specialists gets some serious job satisfaction. The 74 Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions flight are responsible for producing and maintaining all the munitions for the B-1 Lancers here and chaff and

  • HVAC team helps base keeps its cool

    With the twist of a knob, servicemembers here can adjust the temperature of their workstation or dorm room to their liking because of constant maintenance and upkeep by the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning team. "We are dealing with extremes of up

  • Aerospace fuels laboratory keeps mission flowing

    As the bomber climbs higher through the night's sky in route to his mission, the pilot checks his fuel gauge and straps on his air hose and takes a breath of oxygen. He takes both for granted, not thinking about the rigorous testing process they go through. Both were certified by the 379th

  • Force protection cell blocks out potential threats.

    "So, what do you do for a living? Do you work on planes like bombers and fighter jets? Where do the planes fly?" asks an elderly couple stopping an Airman who is off base for lunch. These questions may seem innocent, but the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing force protection cell says providing sensitive

  • E-8 promotion results announced

    The Air Force selected 1,284 Master Sergeants for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant Wednesday, March 12. Congratulations to the following Master Sergeants deployed to Southwest Asia who were selected for promotion:Branden, Delane A. 763 ERS Campbell, Christopher 379 AEW Cousins, Joe S. 116 EACCS

  • Rivet Joint surpasses 50,000 flying-hour mark

    A 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron RC-135 Rivet Joint surpassed the 50,000 flight-hour mark during a mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom March 12. RC-135 Tail No. 132 boasts an impressive resume of tours over the years including Vietnam, operations Southern and Northern Watch to

  • AMU Airmen enable pilots to drop bombs on target

    The roar of a bomber taking off momentarily deafens the cheering of the dozens of aircraft maintenance troops on top of their flightline perch, watching as their work comes to fruition. The 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit's primary mission here is to maintain the B-1B Lancers that provide air support

  • B-1B targets, destroys al-Qaida torture facilities

    An Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group destroyed three al-Qaida detainment and torture facilities south of Baghdad Monday, March 10. "The precise targeting, synchronized employment and focused effects that eliminated these facilities demonstrate the outstanding