USAF rescue aids in ‘Golden Hour’ recovery of coalition forces

Racing against the clock, rescue flights launch into action to retrieve wounded servicemembers and other battlefield casualties. As the helicopters hover over a hostile area, the Guardian Angel team rushes out to retrieve the wounded - often risking their own lives "so that others may live." The

Texas band Flyleaf delivers high-spirits to troops overseas

Nearly a thousand service members were treated to a healthy dose of hard rock July 6 thanks to the Texas-based band Flyleaf. On a tour sponsored by AKA Productions, the band arrived at Bagram Air Field just in time to take the stage in the Morale, Recreation, and Welfare "clamshell" tent, somewhat

Col. Meersman new shepherd of 755th AEG

The 755th Air Expeditionary Group's motto in Latin is "Ne Tradate Ovis" -- Protect the flock. On July 6, the 755th AEG's new shepherd took command of the flock.Colonel James Meersman arrives to command the 755th AEG from the Defense Logistics Agency, Fort Belvior, Va.In a brief speech, Col. Steven

Airmen make combat milestone while supporting Coalition operations in Afghanistan

Taking the fight to the enemy, Airmen here hit a major milestone today when they completed their 2,000th combat mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The aircrew on-board the EC-130H Compass Call provided direct support to Coalition ground forces in Afghanistan. The Airmen are assigned

Strongman competition on Independence Day

Deployed Bagram Airmen celebrate Fourth of July

Innovative maintainers save time, lives of front line troops

Maintainers here have come up with an innovative phase maintenance process to keep as many close-air-support aircraft airborne in theater that is being hailed by U.S. Central Command senior leaders.A-10 Thunderbolt II maintainers, deployed from the 23rd Maintenance Group at Moody Air Force Base,

Wounded EOD technician has big plans

One step on May 11 changed the life course of an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron here. Staff Sgt. David Flowers, 28, was deployed with the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, when he was wounded by an anti-personnel mine on

AMC Commander visits Afghanistan

Medics perform three-tier mission in Nangarhar

The medics assigned to the Nangarhar Provincial Reconstruction Team boast a three-fold mission here. The medical team is responsible for running an aid station, providing combat support and helping with the ongoing reconstruction efforts in Nangarhar Province. And as a recent addition to their