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  • (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

  • Fueling the 380 AEW, coalition partners

    The Fuels Management Flight of the 380th Expeditionary Logistics and Readiness Squadron replaced the first of four fuel bladders identified as unserviceable at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, November 9, 2016.

  • AF, RAAF accelerate fight against Da'esh

    As the fight against Da’esh continues, coalition forces strengthen interoperability at a rapid pace and accelerate the fight. The international relations between allied forces in support of the Mosul Offensive are proving to be essential in the success of Operation Inherent Resolve.

  • Expeditionary Airmen conduct critical U-2 training

    Members of the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducted hydrazine spill response familiarization training with 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department members here at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 27, 2016.

  • Extending flight - 2,000 combat refueling hours

    For most people, October 9, 2016, was just another day – but for Capt. Justin, a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, it was another milestone in his career. Justin achieved 2,000 combat hours flying the KC-10 Extender and MC-12W Liberty.  “I don’t know of many KC-10 pilots that have

  • Dragon Lady pilot reaches 2,000 flying hours

    Lt. Col. Ralph, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U2 pilot, attained 2,000 flying hours in an undisclosed location Sep. 10, 2016; a career milestone only 34 other U2 pilots have ever accomplished. According to Maj. Jack, 99th ERS director of operations, there are an estimated 1,000 U2

  • Weather Airmen keep mission moving

    For most people deployed in the desert, the only concern with the weather is how uncomfortably hot it’s going to be when the work day starts. But changes in the weather play a huge role in how several missions around base are conducted, and without accurate forecasts and environmental intelligence,