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. 8, 2017 386 HVAC technicians beat the heat, keep cool under pressure SOUTHWEST ASIA – When dealing with temperatures over 120 degrees, heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians play a pivotal role in the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s everyday operations. These unsung heroes can be seen outside each and every day braving the heat, working on refrigeration
Sept. 7, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman John A. Perry III SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman John A. Perry III, a munitions system crew chief with the 386th Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air
Sept. 1, 2017 Time Tested; Airman, aircraft serve 21 years together Since entering active military service in 1956, the C-130 Hercules has earned its place in the storied history of air power, time and time again. From Vietnam all the way up through Operation Inherent Resolve, the C-130 has always made a name for itself. For Master Sgt. Norbert Feist, a C-130H crew
Aug. 30, 2017 Compass call reshapes OIR battlefield with electronic warfare domination SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Often times when we think about how air power is used in the fight against ISIS, we think about cargo aircraft delivering critical supplies and personnel to the frontlines or bombs being dropped onto targets. What’s not often thought of is how the Air Force has the non-kinetic
Aug. 25, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Nathanael Burchett SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Nathanael Burchett, an integrated electronics systems specialist with the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Charleston Air National Guard Base, W.Va.The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize
Aug. 17, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: A1C Jason Wainer This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Airman 1st Class Jason Wainer, a cyber transport systems technician, deployed from Robins Air Force Base, Ga. 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
Aug. 14, 2017 New fire crew trains for response, builds team skills The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department conducted a response exercise Friday, August 11, 2017, to test the response and teamwork skills of the new fire crew, who arrived here with the recent rotation a few weeks ago. The exercise was a simulated fire at the Personnel Support
Aug. 10, 2017 AFCENT Band performs for 386 AEW, joint coalition partners The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band, Touch n’ Go, played for a packed room full of U.S. and joint Coalition forces, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, August 7-8, 2017.The ensemble performed a variety of popular music spanning the top 40 hits, pop and dance songs of today to easily
Aug. 9, 2017 Rock Solid Warrior: SrA Stephan Giorgio This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Stephan Giorgio, a contracting officer with the 386th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron, deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary