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  • Eglin AFB Airman, Tennessee native, prepared to fight fire in Southwest Asia

    Airman 1st Class Robert McCallon is an Air Force firefighter deployed to support the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in Southwest Asia.As an active duty firefighter, Airman McCallon protects people, property, and the environment from fires and disasters. In this deployed location, the

  • 493 EFS ready to 'fight tonight' in Southwest Asia

    The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron activated their squadron for the second time in a decade at a deployed location. As part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, the Fighter Squadron will fly, fight and win with the state-of-the-art F-15C Eagle to enhance regional

  • It's all a matter of perspective

    I submitted my first commentary after being here less than a month, facing down another 11.5 months away from my family. I wrote on perspective and how I would define my time here over the course of the upcoming year. If I dare say, it is worth reading,

  • 99th ERS Dragon Lady pilot accomplishes combat sortie milestone

    A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron pilot completed his 100th combat sortie in the U-2S "Dragon Lady" April 7 in support of overseas contingency Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa in the U.S. Central Command's Area of Responsibility. Upon

  • Ties that bind Brothers in Arms

    One Airman had a goal to deploy once before his career came to a close, another was scheduled to deploy in September but had to depart earlier because of a shortfall. Each was destined for this particular base in Southwest Asia.Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Doss is a 22-year veteran deployed from the

  • Shutdown Could Affect Young Troops Most, Gates Says

    April 7, 2011 - While emphasizing that service members eventually will receive the pay they would earn during a government shutdown, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates acknowledged here today that if the government shuts down for a week starting tomorrow, their mid-month paychecks would include only

  • Mentoring comes from the heart

    A mentor offers knowledge, insight, perspective, or wisdom that is helpful to another person in a relationship that goes beyond duty or obligation. One can also construe this as a parental-style relationship. However, in the United States Armed Forces, when you consider that a majority of the lower