Sept. 28, 2017 Reserve first sergeants hit ground running, adapt to active duty tempo Every Airman serving has to meet the same training, education and proficiency standards of their career field, regardless of whether or not they are active duty, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve. Here at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, total force integration is exemplified in the first
Sept. 27, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Lance Halverson This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Tech. Sgt. Lance Halverson, the assistant flight sergeant and base security zone supervisor assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, deployed from the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard Base, St. Paul, Minn.The Rock Solid Warrior
Sept. 25, 2017 U.S. Air Force, Army partnership feeds the warfighter The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing plays a major logistical role in delivering critical supplies to the frontlines in the war against ISIS. One of the ways the 386th AEW supports the Combined Joint Task Force -Operation Inherent Resolve mission is by conducting airdrops to move supplies downrange.The
Sept. 22, 2017 On the Road: AF Chaplain talks journey to higher calling Abak, Nigeria, December 8, 1974. A mother, nine-months pregnant, feels that her baby is ready to arrive. The duration of the journey to the hospital is longer than her new child can wait. She gives birth to her fourth child, on the side of the road.“So, I’ve always been on the road,” laughed Capt.
Sept. 22, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Sheena Myers SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Tech. Sgt. Sheena Myers, the NCOIC of the aircraft parts store and flights service center with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to
Sept. 20, 2017 Twin brothers compete for rank as they serve, deploy to Iraq together IRAQ -- Throughout the history of the military it has remained common for generations of men and women to follow in their family members’ footsteps and serve their country proudly. It’s also not unheard of for siblings to join together and serve together.For Master Sgts. Daniel and Scott Hose they
Sept. 18, 2017 Civil engineers make critical runway repairs, keep missions moving Maintaining an airfield is never an easy task, especially when it’s one of the busiest in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. Responsible for making critical runway repairs, the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s heavy equipment operator team ensures that the 386th
Sept. 15, 2017 Deployed med group keeps Airmen, Coalition members in the fight SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Military members across the various U.S. service branches are all expected to maintain certain physical fitness standards in order to be fit to fight. But what happens when those military members get injured or come down with an illness while deployed? For military members assigned
Sept. 13, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Charles R. McClung II SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Charles R. McClung II, the executive administrator assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of
Sept. 12, 2017 JET/IA Airmen connect blue line back to AF The 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron is a small unit. With about 10 assigned staff, and 20 quick-response aerial port Airmen, they have a small footprint. Their reach however is far more expansive than meets the eye. They have the responsibility of providing all levels of administrative support to