May 1, 2018 ‘Dirt Boys’ conduct crater filling exercise The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment shop conducted a crater filling exercise here, April 21.The 386th ECES pavements and repair shop, known as the Dirt Boys, react quickly to these craters and ensure the runways are ready to be used as soon as possible.“The team
May 1, 2018 EC-130H scheduled to retire to ‘boneyard’ this summer The U.S. Air Force will retire one of their EC-130H aircraft currently serving under the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing with the 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, this August.The EC-130H Compass Call aircraft tail number 65-0989, built in 1965,
April 27, 2018 Entrusting Airmen with deployed contracting needs For a squadron comprised of approximately 17 Airmen, the 386th ECONS’ unique skill set has infiltrated every aspect of day-to-day operations across the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. For fiscal year 2018, the 386th ECONS has already contracted more than $21 million, about 71 percent of the wing’s
April 25, 2018 Rock Solid Warrior: Staff Sgt. Nathan Schmuelling The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.
April 16, 2018 Ensuring the fallen are sent home with honor Upon returning from the theater of operations to the United States, a solemn dignified transfer is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del., when a U.S. Air Force carry team transfers the remains from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle to honor those who have given their lives in service
April 15, 2018 387th ESFS: Strengthening international bonds through security training Over the past few months, the 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron has taken great strides to increase joint security operations through host nation cooperation at Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base, where a large-scale, temporary cargo facility is currently under construction.
April 12, 2018 Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Brianna Myre The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.
April 10, 2018 Leaving the AOR on their own terms Eight wounded warriors, who have visible and invisible injuries from combat, were on a mission to find closure by returning to the place of their traumatic incident through Operation Proper Exit.
April 6, 2018 Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Ian Beyerle The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.
April 5, 2018 Upgrading the fuel structure in the AOR with experience and a strong work ethic The 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuels management flight is responsible for supplying approximately 150,000 gallons of fuel a day supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. The POL team works tirelessly to improve fuel efficiency, saving the Defense Logistics Agency and U.S. Air