5 Oct 2017

Service with a purpose: Dominican-born Airman inspires serenity

Most Airmen begin their military path on United States soil. But for others, the beginning of the Air Force journey can be traced across oceans and beyond borders to a culture much different from our own. Such is the case with Tech. Sgt. Siddartha Sosa-Rodriguez, NCO in charge of plans and programs with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel.

25 Sep 2017

U.S. Air Force pilots: Masters of the sky

Pilots deployed with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing come from different walks of life, fly a variety of aircraft, and play different roles within the Air Force’s five core missions supported here. However, they all serve a common purpose.

15 Sep 2017

380 AEW Chapel effort donates 2 tons of necessities to local community

Care packages sent by well-meaning loved ones and strangers sometimes contain items that the recipient will not use. In these cases, some package contents can go to waste. That’s where the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel steps in.

1 Sep 2017

Moving in step: 380 AEW Airman promotes resiliency through dance

Meet Master Sgt. Dan Demers, material handling equipment mechanic with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. He is all over the base, but most people know him by his nickname: Dantastic Dancing Dan.

25 Aug 2017

Vehicle operations: Driving force behind 380 AEW mission

Hustle and bustle are an everyday part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s tempo as Airmen constantly contribute to execute the mission. Behind every movement, and enabling every success by physically providing personnel means of reaching their daily duties, is the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations shop.

23 Aug 2017

908th EARS refuels F-22s, F/A-18s

A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot receives fuel for an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. Pilots in the 27 EFS are a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, operating under the only wing to support all five Air Force core missions: the

22 Aug 2017

SecAF, CSAF recognize motivation of Total Force at 380th AEW

The 380th AEW is in a unique position as the only wing in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility that supports all five Air Force core missions, said Goldfein. However, it is not just the diversity of mission sets that sets the wing apart. The 380th AEW is made up of approximately 25 percent Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members.

21 Aug 2017

SecAF, CSAF emphasize importance of 380th AEW in ongoing fight against ISIS

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein paid a visit to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Aug. 18, 2017.

10 Jun 2017

Predicting the unpredictable: 380 AEW weather warriors ensure smooth sailing

The mission of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing never sleeps. Day or night, rain or shine, Airmen work to deliver airpower, defend the region, and develop relationships with Coalition partners.

6 May 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 mind: victory. Dancing his plane through a deluge of enemy flak, he shot down his first target; then another, and another.