July 28, 2019 In this together: MWDs and handlers protect the base, each other Every military branch has its own version of the wingman concept where service members look after, care and help one another like family. But what if your wingman happens to be a dog?
July 25, 2019 New fitness tent scheduled to open in August The Marauders will have a new fitness facility starting August 1, 2019, according to the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron.The move from the original fitness tent to the new, smaller tent is temporary and part of an overall installation improvement plan, said U.S. Air Force Maj. Kathryn
July 22, 2019 Building flares for countermeasures An ammunitions sign marks the entrance of the munitions storage area at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 18, 2019. Ammunition Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron are responsible for the munitions stockpile. Various duties include shipping and receiving, building, testing,
July 14, 2019 Medics, TACP's train together to enhance medevac efforts A U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter makes a landing during a medical evacuation training scenario at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 12, 2019. Airmen with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, trained with Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen assigned to the
July 11, 2019 The 386th welcomes new commander The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing held a change of command ceremony July 11, 2019 as Col. Patrick Schlichenmeyer relinquished command of the wing to Col. Rodney Simpson.
July 7, 2019 Air National Guard supports airlift operations at Ali Al Salem When C-130 aircraft from the Montana Air National Guard and Connecticut ANG touched down on the flight line to replace Guard units from Rhode Island and California, the aircrews and maintenance teams seamlessly transitioned to continue ongoing flight operations.
July 7, 2019 Aircrew equipment inspection key to safety U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zane Lemons, 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects a flight helmet before certifying it for in-flight operations on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 3, 2019. Aircrew flight equipment technicians provide vital life support
July 2, 2019 Bouldering wall a hidden desert gem Surrounded by the desert sands perched on top of “The Rock” is an unassuming Conex box which holds one of the base’s best kept fitness secrets – a newly renovated bouldering climb wall.
June 17, 2019 Unique partnership brings Smithsonian Institution to Kuwait A unique partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Smithsonian Institution is yielding results in reducing bird strikes, not just in Kuwait, but throughout the region.
May 24, 2019 Cargo City officially opens as new gateway in Kuwait A ribbon-cutting ceremony to signify the official opening of Cargo City, located next to an aircraft parking ramp at Kuwait International Airport, marked a historic occasion May 19, 2019.