380th Air Expeditionary Wing News

Dec. 26, 2015
Dancing with a Dragon: a physiologist’s tale

The following article is part two of a three-part series about the men and women behind the operation of the U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft. Several attendants gather in a corner office before dawn to begin the process of testing a suit, designed with both functionality and comfort in mind,
Dec. 23, 2015
Disney awakens the force at an undisclosed location

More than thirteen hundred Airmen, Soldiers, and coalition partners had their inner force awoken during a free screening of Disney’s new film, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 21, 2015. Ken Caldwell, Disney Senior Vice President and General Sales
Oct. 14, 2015
U.S. Airmen, Soldiers join forces with host nation to improve air and missile defense

U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery conducted Hawk Exercise 7 alongside host nation service members from Sept. 13-17, here. The primary objective of the exercise was to evaluate and improve the integrated Air and Missile Defense
Sept. 22, 2015
U.S. Airmen, Joint and Coalition partners celebrate Air Force’s 68th birthday with half marathon

Since the Air Force’s inception on Sept. 18, 1947, its tactics, technology and people have continually evolved to meet national security objectives.The physical fitness component of the Air Force is a key piece of that evolution. Not only has physical training changed over the years, but it’s been
Sept. 12, 2015
Remembering 9/11: Airmen and Coalition partners stand together

On Sept. 11, 2001 a series of devastating terrorist attacks on U.S. soil claimed 2,977 lives. It was a tragic day, which ultimately brought American’s closer together and its anniversary has served as a symbolic reminder of the world’s fight to prevail over terrorism.Here, in the wake of 9/11,
Sept. 3, 2015
Recalibrating Airmen: Physical Therapy team provides blueprint for recovery

It’s a punishing grind. Day in and day out, Airmen are exposed to high operations tempos accompanied by considerable amounts of physical exertion.Taking a quick look around the base reveals Airmen in their element lifting heavy gear, contorting to fix different equipment and participating in
Aug. 28, 2015
Airmen learn all the right moves in 'Check Six'

Random acts of violence have unfortunately become a scary reality in today’s world.These acts can unfold sporadically, and many times they occur inside work environments.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, from 2006 to 2010, work-related homicides killed an average of 551 workers
Aug. 13, 2015
Sorties across the stratosphere: Dragon Lady gathers a world of intel for OIR

The enemy should fear what it can’t see. At high altitudes toward the edge of space, the U-2 Dragon Lady is invisible to the naked eye, transmitting critical intelligence to the warfighters below.The single-seat, surveillance and reconnaissance, aircraft has been part of the U.S. Air Force’s arsenal
Aug. 5, 2015
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
July 17, 2015
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