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Sept. 8, 2009
Airmen demonstrate their importance to Afghanistan, joint operations

Joint expeditionary tasked Airmen have two commanders, the Army one responsible for their day-to-day missions and the Air Force one responsible for their administrative and operational control; but they both sing the praises of their Airmen. According to Army Lt. Col. Matt Smith the task force
Sept. 8, 2009
Airman provides critical aid under fire

Airmen have their training put to the test every day, whether it's by exercise training or real life occurrences. Even when faced with danger, no matter the situation, Airmen will apply their abilities to accomplish their mission. On Aug. 12, Airman 1st Class Destiney Dowdy, a medic with Provincial
Sept. 8, 2009
Joint training initiative at Expeditionary Center prepares security forces Airmen for battlefield

Since the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom, security forces Airmen have been fighting on the joint operations battlefield. The career field has evolved from air base defense operations to missions "outside the wire" with sister services including the U.S. Army, security forces have changed
Sept. 3, 2009
'Largest air refueling operation in history' highlighted during Tanker Living Legends series

Reliving their experiences in the "largest air refueling operation in history" for Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, a panel of four retired Air Force officers took part in the Tanker Living Legends Speaker Series in the Global Reach Planning Center on Aug. 28. The panel included retired
Sept. 3, 2009
Afghan C-27A 'Spartan' program takes flight

The first of 20 programmed Afghan C-27As took to the Italian skies recently during the initial test flights. Test pilots, engineers and ground crew from Alenia North America were pleased with the aircraft's performance. The medium-sized tactical military transport remains on schedule for delivery to
Sept. 3, 2009
Total Force team airdrops 10-ton artillery load

A team of Bagram Airfield Airmen airdropped an M198 artillery piece to an Army unit in a remote Eastern-part of Afghanistan Aug. 8. New York, Ohio and Missouri Air Guard members joined with Reservists and active-duty Airmen to form the total-force aircrew that loaded and delivered the 155 mm
Sept. 1, 2009
Joint, coalition forces discuss sharpening interoperability skills at JRTC

During the Joint Readiness Training Center Exercise 09-09, joint and coalition force partners meshed together to complete a simulated wartime mission. For many of the participants, it was a chance to learn some new things. "It's good to know how easy it is to work with your coalition teammates,"
Sept. 1, 2009
Trainer-mentors key to Airmen readiness for JRTC training

When you hear the name "trainer-mentor," it may sound like an occupation where odd words of wisdom are dispensed during martial-arts training. "But not so, grasshopper...," as one of the Airmen serving in the role might say while working at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Trainer-mentors, or
Aug. 26, 2009
Charleston Airman shows strength for recovery

An explosives ordnance disposal technician with the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron mustered the strength to brace himself and stand for the first time in three weeks Aug. 21 after an explosion turned his deployment upside down. "I just want to take each day slowly but surely. In the next week or two
Aug. 26, 2009
Photo essay: Airmen, Soldiers work together during JRTC Exercise 09-09

Air Mobility Command Airmen combined with Army Soldiers here to participate in the Joint Readiness Training Exercise 09-09. In these photos, see how mobility Airmen in aeromedical evacuation, airlift and contingency response helped make the exercise successful.