908th EARS helps fuel the Afghanistan surge

On Dec. 1, 2009 President Barack Obama announced that an additional 30,000 troops would be sent to Afghanistan to help stabilize the country. Whether it be in support of airlift missions or combat operations, aircraft fuel delivered by the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron is vital to the

Missouri Air National Guard Airman, Saint Joseph native, supports flightline operations in Southwest Asia

At this undisclosed location in Southwest Asia the sweltering heat radiates off the flightline at temperatures of up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.The blistering temperature is a challenge to the Airmen who provide the aerospace ground equipment, or AGE, which is vital to making flight operation flow

380th takes full circle journey to war

The deafening roar of the U.S. Patriot Missiles leaving their launchers left a ringing in his ears and drove home to the young captain that he was indeed at war.Huddled in a bunker with his fellow KC-135 aircrew, the usual joking and bantering was replaced with silence. The crew was fatigued

380th AEW Airmen deliver helium to the AOR

While growing up in Columbus, Ga., Senior Airman Russell Chamblee worked for a construction company driving a 50-ton truck and trailer. Little did he know that the skills he learned then would be an important part of a program vital to warfighters on the ground.The Airman, deployed from the 89th

U.S. mission in Iraq officially changes Sept. 1

A fundamental shift will take place at the end of the month in the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq, a Pentagon official said Aug. 19.The change in mission from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn reflects the improvement in conditions in Iraq and officially will end the U.S. combat mission

Veterans encouraged to submit claims for retroactive stop loss

In working closely with the Office of the Secretary of Defense staff on a congressional action involving veterans submitting claims for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay, major command and wing level officials are working to inform veterans who were affected by stop loss. Eligible Airmen include

ESFS takes base security to new heights

908th EARS flight engineer achieves career milestone

380th ELRS destroys clunkers, saves dollars

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