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[9] Sentry maintainers prepare aircraft at Southwest Asia base
 Every day, maintenance Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's Sentry aircraft maintenance unit prepare E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft for combat missions on the flightline at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia.
(03/13/10)
[8] Proper photo release ensures operation security
Packages, letters and e-mails from deployed service members often include photos of friends, and places and people they've met during their journeys.
(03/13/10)
[13] U.S.-Tanzania Relations Spring Forward with Village Well Dedication
U.S. embassy officials and military civil affairs members met with Tanzanian representatives to celebrate a fresh water well dedication in the Tanga district March 9. Local villagers made sure the event was no ordinary celebration. Nearly the entire Tanzanian fishing village of Putini-Chonoleani, and others from surrounding villages, came out to dance, to clap during inspiring speeches, to shake hands and exchange Swahili greetings with Americans and even to decorate with meticulously hand-weaved stringed banners of colorful cloth. They did everything they could to show their appreciation for the clean water and what it's doing for their quality of life.
(03/13/10)
[5] Tuskegee Airman of the Week: Feb. 28 - March 6
Airman 1st Class Mena Boktor of the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron is the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's Tuskegee Airman of the Week for Feb. 28- March 6.
(03/13/10)
[9] 'Flat Joe' meets Secretary Gates
New York elementary school kids will be getting a big surprise to find out a class project they started ended up in front of the U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.
(03/13/10)
[6] Chaplain assistant ensures religious freedom downrange
 Religious faith and the freedom to worship is more than a First Amendment right for many military members, it is a part of who they are.
(03/12/10)
[9] Mildenhall technical sergeant, Houston native, manages $84 million in assets, equipment for Southwest Asia wing
 Sitting in Texas County of south-central Missouri, Tech. Sgt. Robyn Ciardelli's hometown of Houston is a long way from her current location and often on her mind. When the 1996 graduate of Houston High School finished school there, she said she never thought she'd be some day managing more than $84 million worth of a deployed wing's equipment.
(03/12/10)
[9] Creating the 'air picture:' Tinker airman first class, North Hollywood native, sets sights on airborne warning and control efforts in Southwest Asia
 Though he's been in the Air Force less than two years, Airman 1st Class Keith Williams is doing something that is more than a "blip" in someone's radar.
(03/12/10)
[9] Joint Base Andrews staff sergeant, Englewood native, manages health care support for deployed service members
 His day could consist of everything from providing immunizations to emergency trauma care, however Staff Sgt. Colin Stewart said he'll do "whatever it takes" so deployed service members have the best medical care available to them.
(03/12/10)
[6] Military families unite downrange
 Deployments are never easy - spending months at a time miles away from friends and family. But for a select few military members, the stars sometimes align and their time downrange is spent with a loved one.
(03/12/10)
[5] Tuskegee Airman of the Week: Feb. 21-27
Staff Sgt. Gregory Spiker of the 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron is the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's Tuskegee Airman of the Week for Feb. 21-27.
(03/11/10)
[17] Iraqi aerial gunners aim to protect helicopters, defend Iraq
 Most U.S. Airmen know the ‘sound of freedom’ when they hear the unmistakable sound of a fighter jet soaring above; now Iraqi air force airmen have cause to feel that same pride when they hear their helicopters.
(03/11/10)
[1] U.S. forces, 22nd MEU begin phased departure from humanitarian assistance in Haiti
 After nearly two months of dedicated work to providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Haiti, crippled by a severe earthquake, Marines and Sailors from elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit have taken their first homeward bound steps from Operation Unified Response toward Camp Lejeune, N.C.
(03/11/10)
[17] Airpower Summary for March 11
Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations March 11 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
(03/11/10)
[9] Defenders on duty: Deployed security forces protect Southwest Asia base 24-7-365
 Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, Airmen in the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron are charged with security and force protection of more than 1,900 deployed personnel and billions of dollars worth of deployed assets, equipment and aircraft at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia.
(03/10/10)
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[8] 03.13.2010
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[16] 03.04.2010
Somerset Soldier receives Bronze Star; Urgent medical items shipped to support troop surge; Troops find four-day pass effective; Third Army bids farewell to senior leader in Qatar; Qatar sheik invites troops to fastest full-body drag race; Soldiers pledge volunteer support at Qatar school; Georgia Soldier shoots in Qatar skeet competit...
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[8] 03.06.2010
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[8] 02.27.2010
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[8] 11.30.1999
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[8] 02.06.2010
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[8] 02.06.2010
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[20] 02.01.2010
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...
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[8] 01.31.2010
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[8] 01.23.2010
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[8] 01.17.2010
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[8] 01.10.2010
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[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] 01.02.2010
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[8] 12.13.2009
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[8] 12.06.2009
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 [17] MI17 FOB Resupply in Afghanistan
Package about Afghanistan National Army Air Corps soldiers and U.S. Airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group flying two MI-17 helicopters to conduct a FOB base resupply mission for the 203rd Air National Corps. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Levingston. (03/7/10)
 [8] Drag Races, Part 1
B-roll of military service members stationed throughout the Central Command area of responsibility being invited to attend drag races at the Qatar Racing Club. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Xavyer Ortiz. Part 1 of 2. Also see "Drag Races" in the Packages section. (03/5/10)
 [8] Drag Races, Part 2
B-roll of military service members stationed throughout the Central Command area of responsibility being invited to attend drag races at the Qatar Racing Club. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Xavyer Ortiz. Part 2 of 2. Also see "Drag Races" in the Packages section. (03/5/10)
 [4] LMAT Mission Change
Package about the Logistics Military Advisory Team (LMAT) discussing how they are changing missions and becoming an Echelon Above Division-Advisory Team (EAD-AT) (03/5/10)
 [8] Drag Races
Package made from "Drag Races" in the B-roll section about military service members stationed throughout the Central Command area of responsibility being invited to attend drag races at the Qatar Racing Club. Produced by Air Force Staff Sgt. Xavyer Ortiz. (03/4/10)
 [1] Big Kenny Talks to Marines and Sailors Aboard USS Bataan
B-roll of Kenny "Big Kenny" Alphim, part of the former country group Big and Rich, interacting with Marines and Sailors of 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the Multi-purpose Amphibious Assault Ship USS Bataan. Scenes include Alphim talking with the audience and playing songs. Video by (03/3/10)
 [13] Food Distribution at a Refugee Camp in Djibouti
BROLL of food distribution at a refugee camp at Ali Addeh, Djibouti. Over 1200 refugees currently reside in the camp, most of whom are from Somalia. Food is handed out the last week of each month. The refugees all get issued a ration card, and when they get food, the card is taken at the first station, passed along and provisions are checked off accordingly. Those over 18 are given a ration card; anyone under 18 is put on their family’s card. Produced by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Bruns. (03/3/10)
 [8] Weapon System of the Week
Package about the Weapon System of the Week program, that showcases different units in Southwest Asia. Produced by Staff Sgt. Xavyer Ortiz. (03/2/10)
 [8] Drag Races
Package about service members attending a drag racing event at the Qatar Racing Club as special guests of the owner and to build stronger relationships between the U.S. and Muslim countries. (03/2/10)
 [1] Secretary of the Navy Visits Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU
B-roll of Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, talking with Marines and Sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 22nd MEU is currently deployed to Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response. Haiti Relief. JTFHaiti. (03/1/10)
 [1] 22nd MEU Washdown, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
B-roll of Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Carter Hall and elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit washing equipment in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. USS Carter Hall was the first ship from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to conduct their washdown. The BATARG deployed in response to a devastating earthquake which struck Haiti on Jan. 12. Marines and Sailors of the 22nd MEU began delivering relief supplies and providing medical aid in support of Operation Unified Response on Jan. 19. Produced by Gunnery Sgt. Bert J. Lowery. Haiti relief (03/1/10)
 [5] Navy Customs Inspectors
Package about Navy custom inspectors in Iraq supporting the responsible draw-down of forces in Iraq by conducting inspections of any items moving through customs to the U.S. Produced by Senior Airman David Zheng. (02/27/10)
 [4] Vehicle Maintenance Turns Keys With Iraqis
Package about the 407th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Vehicle Maintenance section teaming up with the Logistics Military Advisory Team to train the Iraqi Army on basics of vehicle maintenance at Camp Ur, Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara. (02/26/10)
 [10] Shooter's at Transit Center Manas
Package of the entertainment offered to service members at Shooters, located at the Transit Center at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan. Produced by Senior Airman Isaac Garden. (02/26/10)
 [9] 380th EFSS Brings the Beef, Part 1
Interview with Technical Sgt. Jennifer Brown, of the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron. Talks about her job at the Oasis Dining Facility, which feeds approximately 1,100 service members per meal. Produced by Staff Sgt. Daniel Delgado. Part 1 of 3. Also see "380th EFSS Brings the Beef, Part 2" in the interview section and "380th EFSS Brings the Beef, Part 3" in the b-roll section. (02/24/10)
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[9] E-3 Sentry Mission Crew Member: Airman 1st Class Keith Williams, Air Survei
Airman 1st Class Keith Williams, Air Surveillance Technician deployed with the 965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, is interviewed on his job flying aboard the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft from a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. Airman Williams is a two-year veteran of the Air Force and his hometown is North Hollywood, Calif. He is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
[9] Capt. Samuel Lawrence, E-3 Sentry Air Weapons Officer
Capt. Samuel Lawrence, E-3 Sentry Air Weapons Officer, talks about his job flying combat missions on the E-3. Captain Lawrence serves with the 965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron and is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., where he serves with the 965th AACS. His hometown is Bethlehem, Penn.
[9] Interview with Senior Airman Jerrome Kamish, Airborne Radar Technician
Senior Airman Jerrome Kamish, Airborne Radar Technician, talks about his job flying on combat missions in the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft from a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. He serves with the 965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron which is part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. He is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and his hometown is Indianapolis, Ind.
[9] Interview with Master Sgt. Dustin Rayl, Senior Surveillance Technician on E
This is an interview with Master Sgt. Dustin Rayl, Senior Surveillance Technician on E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft while flying combat missions operations in Southwest Asia. He talks about his job and his career. He is deployed with the 965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. The 965th EAACS is part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. Sergeant Rayl is deployed from the 965th AACS at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and his hometown is Winston, Ore.
[9] Interview with Capt. Amanda Young, E-3 Sentry Air Surveillance Officer
Capt. Amanda Young, Air Surveillance Officer, is interviewed about her job while flying as a mission crew member on an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft during combat missions in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Captain Young is deployed from the 965th AACS at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and her hometown is Austin, Texas.
[16] Pfc. Rogers
Talks to a Voice of America reporter in Los Angeles about when celebrities come to visit and perform for the troops and what it means to them and how it boosts morale. Audio only.
[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.
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