Admiral Mullen cites importance of families, leadership during Southwest Asia visit

During a week-long tour through Southwest Asia, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spent time focusing on what he calls his No. 1 priority -- servicemembers and their families. "No matter what happens in the world, no matter what equipment I buy, no matter what concepts I adopt for the

Andrews medical technician, Houston native, earns deployed wing's 'Warrior of the Week'

Every day at the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group clinic, customers are greeted by many friendly faces - one of them is Senior Airman Shara Fuentes. Airman Fuentes is an aerospace medical technician who checks patients into the clinic and obtains vital signs, X-rays and blood work for the 380th

Transcript: Admiral Mullen 'All Hands' call at 380th Air Expeditionary Wing

Below is a transcript of the "All Hands" call with the 380th Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base here Feb. 18 as delivered by Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.  ADM. MICHAEL MULLEN: Okay. Good morning. (Applause.)I'd say, I didn't hear much hoo-ah when he asked for

Photo essay: U-2 Dragonlady -- 'Combat ops...never stops!'

On. Feb. 16, 2010, despite a morning fog, a U-2 Dragonlady from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron moved out for a combat mission from a non-disclosed base here.  According to its Air Force fact sheet, the U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance, day or

965th EAACS leads retreat

Photo essay: Deployed Airmen march with honor

Several dozen Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing here participate in the wing honor guard program as volunteers.  In a Mardis Gras parade in the wing compound on Feb. 16, 2010, the honor guard formed up to lead the parade in formation. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12

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Photo essay: 380th EMDG brings quality care to the deployed location

Medical Airmen of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing strive to provide quality and timely care to patients seven days a week.  Take a glimpse at two professionals providing care at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on Feb. 15, 2010.The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and

380th birthday dinner

Fat Tuesday hits the 380th

Members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing celebrated Mardi Gras with a parade and cajun meal options at the dining facility. The 380th AEW is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance, and reconnaissance in support of overseas