Units in CENTCOM AOR
[1] 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs - At Sea
[2] U.S. Central Command Public Affairs - Tampa
[3] U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs - Manama
[4] 407th Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs - An Nasiriyah
[5] 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing - Joint Base Balad
[6] 386th Air Expeditionary Wing - Southwest Asia
[7] U.S. Naval Forces, 5th Fleet Public Affairs -
[8] 379th Air Expeditionary Wing - Southwest Asia
[9] 380th Air Expeditionary Wing - Southwest Asia
[10] 376th Air Expeditionary Wing - North Air Base Manas
[11] U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region Division Headquarters - Baghdad
[12] 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs - Okinawa
[13] Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa - Camp Lemonier
[14] 69th Public Affairs Detachment - Camp Bondsteel
[15] Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Arabian Peninsula - Balad
[16] Area Support Group Qatar Public Affairs Office - APO
[17] U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs -
[18] 555th Engineer Brigade - Balad
[19] Amphibious Squadron FIVE - FITH FLEET
[20] 28th Combat Support Hospital - Ft. Bragg
[21] USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - Norfolk

Recent Image Galleries

[10] Celtic Aire Brings Irish-America... - (02-01-2010)
"Celtic Aire," the U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs band, performs for the Police Academy i... (14 images)
[5] Tuskegee Airman of the Week: Jan... - (02-09-2010)
Airman 1st Class Allison Boehm of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing is the 332nd AEW's Tuskegee Ai... (1 images)
[16] Troops Find Four-day Pass Effective - (02-09-2010)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Luann Gaylor, from Elko, Minn., sends e-mails to family members... (3 images)
[1] Day to Day Life Aboard USS Bataa... - (02-09-2010)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Kalvin Hardy, a food service specialist with the 22nd Marine Expeditionar... (3 images)
[1] Day-to-Day Life Aboard USS Bataa... - (02-09-2010)
Sgt. Aiyetoro Awosika, postal chief for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary ... (3 images)
[1] USS Bataan Action - (02-09-2010)
Lance Cpl. Derrico M. Grier, an administrative clerk with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sip... (7 images)
[1] USS Bataan Action - (02-09-2010)
Lance Cpl. Ferry-James Alexandreoracle (left) and Pfc. James Cyrille (right), both French/Creole ... (3 images)
[1] USS Bataan Action - (02-09-2010)
Lance Cpl. Michael Grant, an infantryman with Light Armored Reconnaissance Platoon, Battalion Lan... (3 images)
[8] Keeping the Runway Safe - (02-08-2010)
Airman 1st Class Christopher McComas, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield op... (2 images)
[8] Keeping the Runway Safe - (02-08-2010)
Airman 1st Class Christopher McComas, 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield op... (1 images)
[13] Camp Lemonnier Bazzar - (02-09-2010)
U.S. Navy Capt. William E. Finn, commanding officer of Camp Lemonnier, and service members examin... (2 images)
[8] TMO - (02-06-2010)
Senior Airman Kimberlee Patterson, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic manag... (3 images)
[9] Travis KC-10 'driver,' Highland ... - (02-07-2010)
KC-10 Extender co-pilot 1st Lt. Matthew Simpkins with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squad... (6 images)
[9] Mildenhall Firefighter, Junction... - (02-07-2010)
Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramos is an Air Force firefighter with the 380th Expeditionary Civil Eng... (3 images)
[9] Tinker 1st Lieutenant, Lubbock N... - (02-07-2010)
Tinker 1st Lt. Tony Duke is an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft air weapon... (5 images)

News Stories

[6] Loadmasters keep cargo, passengers moving in AOR
Come rain, dust storms, extreme heat or cold, flightline operations in the Air Force must go on. This is especially true in the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility where troops downrange are awaiting reinforcements and supplies. Often a thankless job, it's up to the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and its tenant units to get C-130 and C-17 fleets off the ground. Three of these vital enlisted career fields include loadmasters, crew chiefs and fuels specialists. This article offers a closer look at one group of these professionals - loadmasters.

(02/9/10)

[3] Sailor Receives Battlefield Promotion For Heroic Actions Under Fire
Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Wagner, an aviation boatswain's mate assigned to Nuristan Provincial Reconstruction Team force protection, was awarded a combat action ribbon and promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class during a ceremony, Feb. 5, at Forward Operating Base Kalagush.
(02/9/10)

[17] Predator crashes in Eastern Afghanistan
An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Remotely Piloted Vehicle crashed on takeoff in Eastern Afghanistan at approximately 1:50 a.m. Kabul time, Feb. 9.
(02/9/10)

[16] Troops find four-day pass effective
U.S. service members evaluated the effectiveness of the Central Command rest and recuperation pass program during a random poll of participants at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, Feb. 9. Nine out of 10 war fighters agreed that the allotted four-day pass offers sufficient time to feel recharged.
(02/9/10)

[6] Fuels flight keeps mission pumping
Come rain, dust storms, extreme heat or cold, flightline operations in the Air Force must go on. This is especially true in the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility where troops downrange are awaiting reinforcements and supplies.
(02/8/10)

[17] Airpower Summary for Feb. 6
Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations, Feb. 6, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
(02/8/10)

[6] Crew chiefs keep carriers flying
Come rain, dust storms, extreme heat or cold, flightline operations in the Air Force must go on. This is especially true in the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility where troops downrange are awaiting reinforcements and supplies. Often a thankless job, it's up to the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and its tenant units to get C-130 and C-17 fleets off the ground. Three of these vital enlisted career fields include loadmasters, crew chiefs and fuels specialists. This article takes a closer look at one group of these professionals - crew chiefs.
(02/8/10)

[21] Eisenhower Hosts Super Bowl XLIV Party for Crew
Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) enjoyed a little touch of home as they viewed a live broadcast of this year's Super Bowl XLIV match up between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, Feb. 8.
(02/8/10)

[1] 22nd MEU moves into Carrefour
After receiving the order to support earthquake relief operations more than three weeks ago and immediately focusing on providing medical support and supplies, food and water ashore to those in need, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to focus relief efforts in Carrefour to relieve the 24th MEU as they fulfill their commitment to deploy in support of U.S. European and Central commands.
(02/8/10)

[17] Airpower Summary for February 8
Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Feb. 8, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
(02/8/10)

[9] Travis KC-10 'driver,' Highland native, soars to new heights from Southwest Asia location
Every time 1st Lt. Matthew Simpkins starts up the engines of a KC-10 Extender from his deployed location, the tanker "driver" says he knows he's making a difference for the troops on the ground.
(02/7/10)

[9] Mildenhall firefighter, Junction City native, supports fire protection efforts in Southwest Asia combat zone
They work in 24-hour shifts and are ready to respond to an emergency within seconds of hearing about it. Whether it's a structural or aircraft response, or working on fire prevention efforts, people like Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramos are on hand to get that job done.
(02/7/10)

[9] Tinker first lieutenant, Lubbock native, flies combat sorties as AWO in Southwest Asia
In airspace battle management for contingency operations in the Air Force, there are specific people who operate while flying over that battle space -- among them are 1st Lt. Tony Duke.
(02/7/10)

[17] Airpower Summary for Feb. 7
Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations, Feb. 7, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
(02/7/10)

[9] Canadian Forces captain, Collingwood native, directs air battle space for Southwest Asia AWACS missions
Canadian Forces Capt. Chris Horner is one of five Canadian Forces members deployed with the 965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron. The 11-year Canadian Forces veteran is a Senior Director or a senior weapons officer for the E-3 Sentry. The captain is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and his hometown is Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.
(02/6/10)

Recent Publications

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Commander's Corner; CSM's Corner; Serving with Honor Giving the Ultimate Sacrifice; TF 28 Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King; TF 28 TOC - "Loaded" with China Dragon Action; Pharmacy - The "Rx" in Patient Care; Got Platelets?; Silver Caduceus Society Established in Theatre; Saturday is Play Day; Training That Saves Lives; 1908th Combat Stress Control (CSC) Joins the China Dragon Family; Team Gator Dragons Charge into 2010; B Company Bulldogs Reflect and Prepare for the Road Ahead; God Wants you to Be a Hero; Loved to Life by God; COB Basrah Stays Afloat in 2010; Military PA Turns Tragedy into Hope; Alpha Gators Lead the Way in Tallil; Enjoying a New Year, New DFAC, and More; Tis the Season for....Football; Operation Get What? Get Fit; And the Winner is; Run Forest Run; Cue Statements - Staying Focused; More is not Always Better; "Bone" Up on Your Health; Combating Stigma Through Outreach Services; Outpatient Services a Focus at Sather; Orthopedic Injuries Dominate in the Operating Rom at Tallil; Moderation Sedation; Acetaminophen Safety; 40th Iraq Medic Visit at COB Adder; "PLX-NPF" - What's in an Acronym?; Junior Leader Professional Development; TF 28 China Dragon of the Week; Gator-rific China Dragons of the Month; TF 28 Delta Med Soldier Spotlight; You Down with J-O-C Yeah, You know Me; Kickin it Nurse Style; The China Dragon "Blue Bonnet" Club; A Special Thank You from General Odierno...

[8] 01.31.2010

[8] 01.23.2010

[8] 01.17.2010

[8] 01.10.2010

[16] 01.06.2010

Soldier rewrites standard in satellite reliability; Central Command H1N1 vaccine shipments complete; Qatar passes provide war fighters a needed respite; A family reunion of sorts: the three Weichel brothers; Origins of Arab falconry; Troops invited to Qatar's first hydroplane race; Qatar base recognized for motorcycle safety effo...

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[8] 12.13.2009

[8] 12.06.2009

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Recent Video

[8] Port Dawgs
Package about the importance of the Port Dawgs, or aerial transporters, for Air Force Central Command. Produced by Staff Sgt. Xavyer Ortiz. (02/8/10)

[8] Cadillac Construction
Package about the renovation of a bathroom/bunker facility. Produced by SSgt Xavyer Ortiz. (02/7/10)

[20] Airman Merriman
Sends a greeting to his family (02/5/10)

[20] Maj. Rolason
Sends a greeting to her family. (02/5/10)

[20] Staff Sgt. Sanchez
Sends a greeting to family and friends. (02/5/10)

[20] Capt. Love
Sends a greeting to her brother (02/5/10)

[20] Pfc. Barker
Sends a greeting to her family (02/5/10)

[20] Spc. Woodward
Sends a greeting to his family (02/5/10)

[13] Djiboutian Business Meeting
Package about senior leaders from Camp Lemonnier meeting with Djiboutian business and government officials to discuss ways to improve relationships with the host nation. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelly Ontiveros (02/3/10)

[5] Lt. Col. Lee Archer Memorial
Package about a memorial service held for Lt. Col. Lee Archer who was one of the original famed Tuskegee Airmen. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Derr. (02/2/10)

[5] Fuels Airmen Lead the Way - Package
Package made from "Fuels Airmen Lead the Way" b-roll about Airmen responsible for delivering fuel to plans and vehicles on Joint Base Balad. Produced by Senior Airman David Zheng (02/2/10)

[5] Fuels Airmen Lead the Way
B-roll of Airmen refueling equipment and vehicles around Joint Base Balad. Produced by Senior Airman David Zheng. For more see "Fuels Airmen Lead the Way" located in package section. (02/2/10)

[9] Canadian Forces
Package about American and Canadian Airmen assigned to the 965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron. Produced by Staff Sgt. Daniel Delgado (02/2/10)

[17] Bringing Afghan Soldiers Up to Helicopter Speed
B-roll of Afghanistan Army Air Corps Soldiers learning from U.S. troops on how to take care of their own using one of their own. Produced by Tech Sgt. Tabitha Levingston. (02/2/10)

[13] Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders Visit Camp Lemonier
Package made from "Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders Visit Camp Lemonier" in the B-roll section about cheerleaders from the Baltimore Ravens visiting service members at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Bryce Bruns. (02/2/10)

Recent Audio

[9] CPT Davis
Talks to a Redlands Daily Facts Reporter in Redlands, Cali., abut her job as a doctor in the military, her current deployment and her family.

[13] Capt. Hood
Talks to a Times Picayune reporter in New Orleans, La, about his deployment, being from New Orleans, family, rebuilding communities, being moved back to active duty, working with the church, building partner nations and relationships to counter violent extremists, helping children with donations etc. Audio only.

[5] Senior Airman Dumas Audio Intereview
Talks with a Grand Rapids Press reporter about receiving the Tuskegee Airman of the Week Award, being the only Neurology Tech in Iraq, and how she came about deciding to join the Air Force.

[4] Staff Sgt. Schramm
Talks to a WLNI-FM reporter in Lynchburg, Va, about his job unloading cargo and moving personnel, his job back home as a F-16 Crew Chief, keeping up with sports, family history in the military, interaction with the locals and what he looks forward to when he returns Audio only.

[13] Master Chief Cummings
Talks to a WPXZ 104.1 FM reporter about where is from, his parents, his brothers and sisters, where he went to high school, highlights from his military career, where he has lived while getting training on communications and what it was like being in Operation Desert Shield

[4] Lt. Colonel Montgomery
Talks to a Gurdon Times reporter about why he joined the military, what he misses from home and donating equipment to the Iraqi people,

[8] Capt. Dow
Talks to the Captain's America Radio show about joining them Air Force after September 11th, where he was when the attacks happened, his job as a navigator and flying in the C-130. Audio only.

[8] Airmen 1st Class Long
Talks to a Augusta Chronicle reporter about how long he has been in the military, why he joined the military, the 9-11 attacks, his career plans with the military, how long he has been deployed and his volunteer work.

[16] Staff Sgt. McGowan
Talks to a Life on the Water reporter in Huntsville, Ala, about his life in Southern Georgia, his four tours to Iraq, Kuwait, Korea and Qatar, the waterways he enjoys back home, his family life, how the people react to the Soldiers, seeing the cities in Qatar, how he met his wife and how Americans can honor Soldiers on Veterans Day. Audio only.

[10] Change of Command - Same Mission
The 376th Air Expeditionary Wing serves as the hub of operations for air refueling and transporting of forces going into and out of Afghanistan. Tech. Sgt. Harry Kibbe now takes us to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, where command of the 376th recently changed, but as he says the mission stays the same.

[10] Air Force News: Planting a Friendship
Airmen at Manas wanted to do their part to show their respect for Mother Nature...they chose to do this by planting trees just outside of the base. TSgt Harry Kibbe reports from the base near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

[10] Mayor of Manas
Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines all pass through Manas Air Base, as it is the hub of operations for troops going into and out of Afghanistan. As Tech. Sgt. Harry Kibbe tells us, maintaining the quality of life for these Department of Defense personnel falls on the shoulders of one man...one man with a unique title.

[11] Scout Camp in Baghdad
Package of a scout camp held in Baghdad's International Zone. Produced by Rick Haverinen.

[10] Manas Air Base hosts American University of Central Asia
Maj. Damien Pickart talks about students from the American University of Central Asia in nearby bishkek, taking some time away from the books to get a look at what Manas contributes to Operation Enduring Freedom as well as to their own country.

[15] Staff Sgt. Adams
Talks to a Moscow Pullman Daily reporter about when she joined the military, why she joined the military, her families military history, her job responsibilities, learning about radio communications, the importance of the communications in Iraq, when her first tour overseas was, challenges she has faced in Iraq in her field, being home for Christmas, what she is interested in after her military career, how storms effect communications, if she ever gets scared overseas, mentoring Soldiers as a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), how she got into the communications role in the military and learning about computers after joining the military