Aug. 8, 2008 Maintenance coalition exchange tours enhance vital partnership As a vital component of the combined team, coalition air forces have proved instrumental in the continued success of the airlift mission for Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. This was exemplified during the final two weeks of July at an air base in the Persian Gulf, as the 386th Expeditionary
Aug. 6, 2008 New commander takes command of expeditionary medical group Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony here August 6. Col. Robert Rennie assumed command of the group from Col. Thomas Palmer. Col. Cameron Torrens, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presided over the ceremony,
Aug. 5, 2008 Deployed Senior NCO Induction proves 'developing Airmen' and 'mission ops' never stop Daylong Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction events at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Aug. 2 exemplified a commitment to professionally developing Airmen in the deployed environment. The induction events were held at no expense to mission operations, which continued thanks to the efforts of
Aug. 5, 2008 ROCK SOLID WARRIOR Airman 1st Class Shynice Douglas Security Forces entry controller Home unit/base: 37th Security Forces Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. How do you support the mission here? I support the mission by being the over-watch support for entry control points, ensuring all personnel have the proper
July 31, 2008 ROCK SOLID WARRIOR Airman 1st Class Travis Ridgley How do you support the mission here? I operate heavy equipment, as well as provide instructions to contractors on projects I'm responsible for. I basically evaluate the finished product to make sure we get what we asked for. I also assist other engineers with base
July 31, 2008 New testing center opens for servicemembers at Camp Bucca Military members on Camp Bucca looking for a place to accommodate their educational needs now have one in a new testing facility recently opened on the camp. The center, run by test control officer Master Sgt. Mark Leuquire, is capable of administering Career Course Development end-of-course tests,
July 28, 2008 ROCK SOLID WARRIOR Airman 1st Class Christopher Stewart C-130 Hydraulics journeyman Home unit/base: 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Ariz. How do you support the mission here? I support the mission by delivering mission capable aircraft to aid in Operation Iraqi Freedom. I
July 25, 2008 386th ELRS tests new Humvee modification The 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Maintenance Section is testing two new modifications for the M1116 up-armored High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles' (Humvee) condenser, in hopes that the improvement will eventually become standard in all M1116 Humvees throughout