July 28, 2010 Commentary: Staying informed should be part of your routine As we progress through our careers, many of us are told that we need to keep current with what is going on around the world, so that we can better understand the global role that the United States plays. We are also told that we have to keep current with the latest developments in many other areas,
July 26, 2010 386th EMDG welcomes new commander Col. Parker Plante assumed command of the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group during a change-of-command ceremony at an undisclosed air base here July 26, replacing Col. Michael Schaffrinna, whose six-month tour of exceptional leadership had come to an end.Col. Patrick Mordente, 386th Air
July 23, 2010 Rock Solid Warrior This week's 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Rock Solid Warrior comes from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron.Name: Tech. Sgt. Drew StonecipherUnit: 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Duty Title: Fire Station 2 Station CaptainHome unit/station: 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air
July 21, 2010 ACC commander praises 386th Airmen for essential contributions in Southwest Asia The commander of Air Combat Command praised the men and women of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing during an Airmen's Call at an undisclosed base here July 18, saying their expert operation of a crucial air hub continues to make it possible for troops to accomplish their missions throughout the U.S.
July 21, 2010 Commentary: Mission success depends on Airmen's contributions I have been assigned as an EC-130 crew chief for the last seven years. The aircraft and mission are in low supply/high demand, so I am deployed every year and do not see that changing anytime in the near future. Many Airmen at all phases of their careers are suddenly finding themselves in deployed
July 20, 2010 Tops In Blue performs at The Rock The U.S. Air Force's most musically talented Airmen paid a visit to deployed troops at an undisclosed base here July 17. Members of Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, staged a two-hour performance of music and dancing before a packed theater of Airmen, Soldiers and
July 15, 2010 Commentary: Influence and leadership What is the key to achieving team success? What separates individuals, units, groups, and teams who achieve great things from those who merely get by? What makes people want to follow a leader? Why do people reluctantly comply with one leader while passionately following another into the depths of
July 15, 2010 Rock Solid Warrior This week's 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Rock Solid Warrior comes from the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron.Name: Tech. Sgt. Jered L. AdamsUnit: 386th Expeditionary Maintenance SquadronJob Title: NCO in charge of Plans, Scheduling and DocumentationHome station unit: 86th Maintenance