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  • MUNS Airmen generate explosive results in support of OIR

    The U.S. Air Force is capable of breaking the enemies’ will when its air frames deliver crushing offensives with a concentration of strategically placed munitions.Those munitions are what degrade and strike fear in the current enemy, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, otherwise known as ISIL

  • SECDEF thanks deployed servicemembers

    Secretary of Defense Ash Carter visited U.S. Airmen and other Coalition partners during a visit to the Middle East July 21.The secretary met with U.S. and Coalition Airmen, host nation leaders, and other Coalition partners during his visit to the Air Expeditionary Group. This was one of many stops

  • AFCENT realigns Air Expeditionary Group

    The Commander of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command, Lt. Gen. Charles Brown, has directed the realignment of an Air Expeditionary Group June 16.The transfer of authority and change of command ceremony was held July 16, 2015 moving the group from one Air Expeditionary Wing to another. The move will

  • Coalition Airpower paves the way

    On July 13, the Iraqi forces kicked off a major campaign to push Daesh out of the Anbar Province. A network of Coalition Airmen supported the Iraqi forces with airpower during the campaign. This was a thoroughly calculated and coordinated response to ISIL's capture of Ramadi, Iraq back in May.Daesh

  • The Gatekeepers: Defender’s provide frontline security for Phantom Airmen

    As Airmen conduct their assigned missions behind concertina wire, perimeter walls and barriers, a flight of Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron vehicle search area is on guard to ensure their safety.The VSA is the separating area for several types of vehicles and personnel

  • Diamonds in the desert: Keeping order and maintaining discipline

    The diamond insignia is a distinct symbol recognized by all Airmen. Leading from the front, first sergeants embody the whole Airman concept and they set the bar for members within their unit.Whether it’s giving praise, helping with personal matters or passing on information, first sergeants are at

  • Raptors deliver kinetic, situational awareness capabilities against ISIL

    As Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve continues the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant forces, an aircraft that was once controversial has quietly become one of the U.S.-led Coalition’s most reliable combat assets.The F-22 Raptor, the U.S. Air Force’s premier

  • ‘Thirsty Camel’ Airmen provide outlet, morale for servicemembers

    Working a 12 hour shift in the desert heat isn’t easy. The sweat spilling down your face and uniform, the constant reminder to drink water to combat dehydration, the stress endured getting the mission done to the best of your ability under difficult circumstances. After a hard day’s work, nothing

  • Radar maintainers provide clear picture for warfighters

    Having a sight picture of the airspace over an area of responsibility is critical in any operation. It allows combatant commanders and all levels of leadership the ability to make real-time decisions affecting everything from aerial operations to ground forces. Those decisions couldn’t be made

  • Brig. Gen. Orcutt continues 380 AEW legacy

    U.S. Airmen alongside other coalition personnel gathered inside a hangar on the flightline for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing change of command at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 30.Brig. Gen. John Quintas relinquished command of the wing to Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel Orcutt in a