Audio by Staff Sgt. Joshua Peargin | AFN Afghanistan | 06.02.2011
In racing, pit crews have to be lightning fast when fueling the cars. Every second lost could be the difference between victory and defeat. For the 404th Aviation Support Battalion provide it's very similar when it comes to fueling up the helos except there is no trophy on the line, it's human lives. Air Force Sgt. Joshua Peargin takes us to Mazar-e-sharif where it's gas and go on the helo pad....
Audio by Staff Sgt. Joshua Peargin | AFN Afghanistan | 05.18.2011
The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Apache unit has saved hundreds of lives during the units’ deployment so far. People often focus on the pilots who accomplish these missions, but it’s the mechanics that keep the birds running smoothly. U.S. Air Force Sgt. Joshua Peargin takes us to Mazar-e-Sharif where one mechanic tells us about the impact that they’ve made so far....