Face of Defense: Deployed Airman Sees Daughter's Birth
An Airman assigned here witnessed the birth of his third child, and he did so without leaving his post.
View ArticleInnovative Airmen make jobs, lives easier
There is a saying that counsels "work smarter, not harder." The Airmen of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing have applied that axiom to come up with solutions on the job that are saving manpower, time...
View Article379th Expeditionary Air Evacuation Squadron brings comfort, care to area of...
When the 379th Expeditionary Air Evacuation Squadron flies its next mission, its most precious cargo could be you, given the fact it is the only AE squadron in the U.S. Central Command area of...
View ArticleMilitary dog's desert life
There's an old saying that states, 'Dog is man's best friend.' That certainly holds true for the members of the military working dog unit of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron here in...
View ArticleMail call! Airmen deliver goods for base personnel
The final verse of a familiar song is "Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!" That applies to the U.S. mail getting to its undisclosed location in Southwest Asia as well. All mail sent to or from U.S....
View ArticleEMDG Chief re-enlists for last time
Chief Master Sgt. Veronique Nicklas, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group superintendent, re-enlisted Sept. 26 for the final time before reaching 30 years in the U.S. Air Force.
View ArticleRivet Joint marks 7,000 days in AOR
If seven is considered a lucky number, 7,000 must be very lucky.
View ArticleAircraft need security? Get it FAST
The majority of Airmen deployed to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron can be found patrolling the base or manning checkpoints, their boots firmly on the ground.
View Article379 Expeditionary Medical Group first to validate new system
The 379th Expeditionary Medical Group has acquired a new tool in its never ending quest to keep base residents healthy.
View ArticleCommand Chief shares vision for way ahead
When 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. David Green first arrived in Southwest Asia in June, his first goal was to learn as much as he could about the wing's mission.
View ArticleAirmen prepare discarded items for reuse
In Southwest Asia, a high operations tempo means that equipment will inevitably wear out, break down or be rendered obsolete.
View ArticleColonel remembers unique assignment
Before he was deployed to Southwest Asia as the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Director of Staff, Col. Timothy Nelson received an assignment, and opportunity, few Airmen are provided.
View ArticleMobility Airmen speed delivery of vital vaccine
Here in Southwest Asia, the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron handles nearly every passenger and piece of cargo that travels through the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
View ArticleB1-B Lancers play many roles in AOR
When it's fourth and one on the goal line and Coalition forces need help fast, they often look to the "roving linebacker" of the area of responsibility.
View ArticleViper communications team keeps VIP's connected
Even in the air, military leaders and heads of state must always have the ability to communicate.
View ArticleReservist keeps in touch with students
Master Sgt. Linda Adams has been an elementary school teacher for the past four years. After just one day on the job in the current school year, however, she departed on a four-month deployment to...
View ArticleFather re-enlists son on flightline
Military service can be one of many bonds parents and children share. Few parents, however, get to reaffirm that bond with their child while both are in the middle of a military deployment.
View ArticleTankers enable mission accomplishment
Even the most advanced military aircraft needs fuel in order to be of use.
View ArticleFamily ties: Brothers spend Christmas at Bagram
Up until a few days ago, Staff Sgt. Derek Allen hadn’t seen his brother, U.S. Army Cpl. Greg Allen, in a long time.
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Bagram's towers of power [Image 5 of 5]
Staff Sgt. Richard Bruin, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron area supervisor, scans the perimeter around his guard tower on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2013. The 455th ESFS man...
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