380th Air Expeditionary Wing News

May 18, 2017
380 ECES Airmen assemble offices anew

Tech. Sgt. Peter, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, measures a circuit-breaker box prior to mounting May 16, 2017, in southwest Asia. The 380th ECES is responsible for constructing and maintaining every US-controlled building on the installation. The project provided the 727th
May 6, 2017
Century of combat: first fighters still fly for freedom

On a cool September evening just as the sun began to set, 21 year-old pilot, 2nd Lt. Frank Luke, listened to deafening rushing of air as he soared toward Dun-sur-Meuse to shoot down German balloons, six miles behind enemy lines. Though heavily fortified, he carried on with a single thought on his
April 7, 2017
On-duty firefighter, off-duty artist: Deployed Airman improves work environment

In a deployed environment it becomes quite easy to bury oneself in the stresses of military life. Passions, talents and other facets of an individual’s personality can fall away or become dull with neglect. Then, when the member returns home, they realize that they do not recognize their reflection
March 8, 2017
AF NCO dedicates four more years of service to nation, re-enlists in deployed fashion

Her Air Force calling started like many others who came before – speaking with a recruiter near her hometown in Washington. It was 2009 and she was with her mother who had pulled her out of school under the disguise of having a day to spend time together; their first stop was the AF recruiter’s
Feb. 16, 2017
Deployed US Marines, Air Force sustain joint relationship while boosting EOD tactics

Deployed explosive ordnance disposal and military working dog teams with the U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force completed various improvised explosive ordinance training scenarios at an undisclosed location, Feb. 9, 2017.
Jan. 2, 2017
(Part 5) In their words: Deployed Airmen enduring the holidays

The following is a transcription of an interview with Staff Sgt. Juan, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, which was recorded Nov. 28, 2016. This series of Questions and Answers is based on how deployed members stay resilient while away from home during the holidays.
Dec. 27, 2016
(Part 4) In their words: Deployed Airmen enduring the holidays

The following is a transcription of an interview with Senior Airman Marisa, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron weapons director, which was recorded Nov. 28, 2016. We continue a series of Questions and Answers based on how deployed members stay resilient while away from home during the
Nov. 30, 2016
(Part 1) In their words: Deployed Airmen enduring the holidays

The following is a transcription of an interview with Capt. Alex, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, which was recorded Nov. 23, 2016. As the holiday season opens, we are starting a series of Questions and Answers based on how deployed members stay resilient while away
Nov. 21, 2016
380 ELRS Airmen not afraid to ‘get dirty’ defending the region

The 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Fire and Refueler Maintenance team gathered to work on vehicles with wing leaders at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 16, 2016.
Nov. 16, 2016
1000 hours: Team effort earns historical Veterans Day achievement

— A cell phone alarm chattered. Senior Airman Cameron silenced his phone and checked his messages. He scrolled through the ‘I Love you’s, I miss you’s and I’m proud of you’s.’

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