Medics help Airmen, Soldiers stop smoking

"Quitting smoking isn't easy."Dr. (Maj.) Samantha Timm said she's very much aware of this. So the first thing she says to people who come for help to break the habit is one word:"Congratulations."Timm is the chief of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group's mental health clinic. The Spencer, Wis.,

Stained glass windows from Iraq base chapel find new home with 380th AEW

Four stained glass windows that used to adorn the base chapel at Sather Air Base, Iraq, have found a new home with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing.Tucson, Ariz., natives Pam and Roger Davidson donated the windows in 2008 when their son, now-retired Master Sgt. Brian Davidson, was deployed to

Air Force captain earns sister service medal

Sailors presented an Airman with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Dec. 27, at a ceremony in a hangar full of the RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft he's spent the last year supporting.Capt. Michael Lasher, the officer in charge of the Global Hawk aircraft maintenance unit, earned the decoration

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Deployed chapel staff launches Operation: Holiday Blitz

And the chaplains loudly voiced, "Everyone rejoice!" and it turned into a holiday blitz. And the Airmen wrapping gifts said, "Spirits we will lift!" and it turned into a holiday blitz. Roughly 40 volunteers from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing joined with members of the chapel staff Dec. 17 to

SecAF: International security is a team sport

The Secretary of the Air Force stressed the importance of joint warfighting and building partnerships during his visit to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Dec. 22-23.Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors briefed Michael Donley, the 22nd SecAF, about current and future operations as he toured the wing and

Commander reflects on year's end, calls for renewed commitment

Brig. Gen. Jeff Lofgren, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, issued the following message to the men and women at the deployed unit:As 2011 draws to a close, it's important to take a moment to reflect about all of the things we have accomplished this year and to develop broader aspirations

Sports bring joint, coalition partners together at deployed wing

Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted several athletic competitions Dec. 18, in order to build camaraderie and build partnerships with Soldiers as well as teams from the French air force and military members of the host nation.The event showcased the skills and talents of several

Tops in Blue performs for deployed Airmen

Airmen at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing have a response for anyone who thinks the Air Force entertainment group Tops in Blue is a waste of money:"Just come see one of their shows."The biggest fight we have out here is keeping morale up, so as a supervisor, it means a lot for anyone who is willing

U-2 pilot flies final manned ISR mission over Iraq

A U-2 pilot completed the final manned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission over Iraq Dec. 18, as the last American troops withdrew into neighboring Kuwait. Maj. Steve flew his first mission over Iraq during Operation Southern Watch in the early '90s, so it was fitting for the 99th