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Loadmasters keep cargo, passengers moving in AOR

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Disrupting the Enemy

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

"Today we will disrupt the enemy," said an Emergency Services Unit leader to his troops before conducting a search in the Aruba District with a purpose of capturing persons of interest and confiscating contraband material, Feb. 10.

Door to Door from Iraq to Afghanistan

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

As Third Army continues to execute the responsible drawdown from Iraq, the equipment required for the buildup in Afghanistan is our number one priority.

Increased citizen support, trust leads to discovery of bomb-making factory

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The voice of one trusting local citizen helped keep the streets safer in southern Ghazaliya when he notified 4th Battalion, 22nd Iraqi Army Brigade, 6th IA Division, of a possible improvised explosive device factory.

Military police integrate units to accomplish mission

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

As the U.S. abides by the security agreement to reduce troop levels to 50,000 by Sept. 2010, leaders are dealing with continuing the mission with less troops.

Central Helmand residents encouraged to remain in homes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

In anticipation of operations in central Helmand, a variety of organizations and individuals, including combined force commanders, have been paying close attention to civilian movements. Commanders in the area are reporting no significant increase in persons moving out of Nad-e Ali District in the last month.

ISAF Casualties

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

An ISAF service member from the United States died following an IED strike in southern Afghanistan today.

Gates Remembers Murtha as Champion of Troops

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he will remember U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania as a patriot and long-time champion of the nation's men and women in uniform.

Trainer to training; former fitness trainer loves Army life

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Joining the Army turned out to be a perfect fit for Pfc. Michael George. Before joining, the native of Philadelphia, Pa., worked as a freelance personal fitness trainer, ran his own company and managed other personal trainers as well. When business started getting a little dry, George's thoughts turned to the Army.

Sailor Receives Battlefield Promotion For Heroic Actions Under Fire

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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.