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Senior Airman Steele Britton
Tech. Sgt. Phyllis Hanson
Tech. Sgt. Harry Kibbe
Staff Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi
Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Weinberg

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Transit Center, Kyrgyz Medical T... - (11-02-2009)
Col. Jerrold Flyer, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, shows a team of Kyrgyz medical d... (6 images)
Airmen Take Steps to Boost Kyrgy... - (11-02-2009)
Master Sgt. John Shoulars, sustainment flight chief for the 376th Expeditionary Force Support Squ... (3 images)
Airmen Press It Out With Kyrgyz ... - (10-18-2009)
Senior Airman Mark Smith, 376th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, bench presses twice ... (4 images)
Business Seminar in Bishkek - (10-15-2009)
The Honorable Kubanychbek Isabekov, Kyrgyz Parliament vice speaker, speaks at a business seminar ... (3 images)
Kyrgyz Ministry of Health Team G... - (10-13-2009)
Col. Flyer, 376th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, briefs Kyrgyz Col. Abykeev, Iskender Kyd... (2 images)


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News Stories

Airmen take steps to boost Kyrgyz economy
Airmen at the Transit Center at Manas took more steps to bettering the Kyrgyz economy by purchasing produce from the citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Oct. 27.
(11/2/09)

Transit Center, Kyrgyz medical teams work together, share ideas
A Kyrgyz medical team visited , Oct. 27, to learn the Air Force mission and share ideas with Airmen assigned to the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group.
(11/1/09)

Airmen press it out with Kyrgyz professional athletes at Manas
A delegation of Kyrgyzstan's professional athletes visited the Transit Center at Manas and put their fitness to the test with Airmen of the 376th Expeditionary Wing during a bench press competition held at the fitness center here Oct. 18.

(10/17/09)

Manas seminar opens doors for more Kyrgyz businesses
More than 200 local Kyrgyz business representatives attended a seminar organized in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, by Airmen from the Transit Center at Manas Oct. 15.
(10/15/09)

Air Force Band, Falcon 'rocks n wows' Kyrgyz audience
Cheers that filled the air were the only words that could describe the performances of an Air Force Band during the team's tribute shows in villages and schools in Kyrgyzstan, Sept. 25 - 28.
(10/2/09)



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376AEW Change of Command

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Running Into Spring
Package of Airmen, joined by a World War II veteran, participating in the Bloomsday 12K race. The race began in Spokane, Washington and is a traditional kick-off of spring and break from winter. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Harry Kibbe. (05/7/09)

Planting a Friendship
Package of Airmen from Manas Air base planting 1500 trees in a Kyrgyz village with help from area locals. Produced by Tech Sgt. Harry Kibbe. (04/30/09)

Providing Shelter for the Warfighters
Package about the Manas "Mayor" ensuring warfighters passing through and stationed at Manas Air Base have shelter, food and all other necessities. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Harry Kibbe. (04/27/09)

Kyrgyz University Students Visit Manas AB
Package about students from Kyrgyzstan's American University visiting Manas Air Base to help build friendships and give the students a better concept of who the Airmen are and what they do. Also available in high definition. Produced by Tech Sgt. Harry Kibbe. (04/22/09)

Manas Birdik School - Long
Package of Airmen from Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan joining with Kyrgyz villagers to rebuild a local school. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Harry Kibbe. Long version. (04/16/09)



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Recent Audio

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.

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.

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.

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.

Capt. Gonzales
Talks to a Houston Chronicle reporter about his background growing up in Houston, how he met up with an old middle school friend when he performed at their base, growing up and his job working with plane-re fuelers. Audio only.



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