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386th NEWS

  • 386th Expeditionary Operations Group welcomes new commander

    Colonel John M. Klein Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, left, passes the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group guidon to Col. Douglas C. DeLaMater during an assumption of command ceremony at an undislosed location in Southwest Asia August 1, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt.

  • "Dirt Boys" move earth, increase morale

    The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operators or "Dirt Boys," conduct operations in support of the current infrastructure of the base and its flying mission. They complete work orders as small as filling a pot hole, to large ones like resurfacing a road at another base,

  • Rock Solid Warrior: Airman Samantha Dahl

    Rank/First & Last Name: Airman Samantha DahlDeployed Unit: 386th Expeditionary Force Support SquadronDuty Title: Dining facility (DFAC) food workerHome unit/station: Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.Family's military heritage: My uncle Don Edwards, U.S. Navy, RetWhat is your mission here? To feed

  • All Star Comedy at The Rock

    Comedians Jeff Capri, Laura Hayden, Spanky and Sam Fedele performed for the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Saturday, July 20, 2013.

  • 386th Air Expeditionary Wing transitions to commercial jet fuel

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing has joined the list of Air Force units making the switch from military specification fuel to commercial fuel.The Defense Logistics Agency Energy has been advocating for the military's move to commercial fuel for the last few years, touting the cost savings and fuel

  • Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Antonio Camarao

    Rank/First & Last Name: Tech. Sgt. Antonio CamaraoDeployed Unit: 387th Expeditionary Security Forces SquadronDuty Title: Days Flight ChiefHome unit/station: 412th Security Forces Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.Family's military heritage: Two uncles in the Army and the MarinesWhat is your

  • Rock Solid Warrior: Staff Sgt. Timothy Womble

    Rank/First & Last Name: Staff Sgt. Timothy D. Womble Deployed Unit: 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group Duty Title: Quality Assurance Inspector/ Technical Order Distribution Official (TODO)Home unit/station: 437th Maintenance Group, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.Family's military heritage: My

  • Air Force, Army effort saves government dollars

    In a joint effort between the firemen of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and a deployed Army battalion, more than 60 U.S. Army Soldiers have been trained in the handling of hazardous materials (HAZMAT), enhancing their emergency response skills, and saving government dollars. Army

  • Combat metals shop welds two functions

    The 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron combat metals shop is unique since it takes two different Air Force Specialty Codes and puts them in the same area working side-by-side. The shop consists of the metals technology and structural repairs AFSCs, something that is not done at home stations.

  • Commander' s Call.

    New 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander, Col. John M. Klein Jr., and Chief Master Sgt. John Weimer, the 386th's Command Chief, addressed the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing during a commander's call Friday, July 5, 2013. A commander's call is large scale military gathering in which a