April 7, 2017 ANG units fly first, last C-130 deployments SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Big changes are in the works for two Air National Guard units deployed to the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia. The Connecticut ANG has transitioned from the A-10 Thunderbolt II and the C-21 Cougar to the C-130H Hercules,
April 5, 2017 Advise and assist their way to victory BAGHDAD--Airmen of the 370th and 770th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadrons play an important role in assisting the Iraqi military in sending critical cargo and forces downrange to support the fight against ISIS. These Airmen are responsible for advising and assisting the Iraqi Air Force maintain
April 5, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Staff Sgt. Eric Adams SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Eric Adams, a 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron quality assurance inspector. He is deployed from Kadena Air Force Base, Japan.The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air
March 24, 2017 Flying Yankees complete first combat sortie SOUTHWEST ASIA --Citizen Airmen of the 103rd Airlift Wing completed their wing’s first ever C-130H Hercules combat sortie March 3, 2017 out of their undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The service members, assigned to 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, delivered cargo and personnel to Iraq in support
March 22, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Staff Sgt. Trent Lowe SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Trent Lowe, a 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated communication counter-intelligence navigation systems technician. He is deployed from the North Carolina Air National Guard.The Rock Solid Warrior program is a
March 19, 2017 Operation IMPACT Long Range Patrol surpasses 700 missions SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Joint Task Force Iraq’s Long Range Patrol Detachment reached a major milestone last month when it carried out its 700th mission since beginning operations in the region in late 2014.The detachment has two CP-140 Aurora long range patrol aircraft that conduct Intelligence,
March 19, 2017 Firefighters, medics train together to transport trauma patients SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron conducted a motor vehicle accident training exercise March 10, 2017 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The two squadrons created the exercise to identify potential shortfalls in
March 17, 2017 386th command post monitors fight against ISIS SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Managing a unit as busy as the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing requires careful coordination between a multitude of entities to ensure it can effectively complete its mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. In order for the wing to deliver decisive airpower against ISIS, it
March 15, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Airman 1st Class Justin Skinner SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Airman 1st Class Justin Skinner, a 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist. Skinner is deployed from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight
March 12, 2017 Mail call: How mail gets to the AOR SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Deployments have changed over the years. It’s now easier than ever to stay connected with loved ones back at home through video chats and messenger applications, but there still isn’t anything quite like receiving a hand-written birthday card or a care package with a favorite