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Jan
20
2012

Around the Wing: Jan. 20, 2011

It was our pleasure to host Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, USAFCENT Command Chief. Chief Sealey visited with Airmen from several units of the 379th to share experiences and see what we bring to the fight.        Here, Senior Airman Elyse Lindsay, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament systems technician, explains the role of [...]

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Jan
13
2012

Around the Wing: Jan. 13, 2012

We must be fit to fight with all the demands our Airman have while deployed.  Being fit means more than physical fitness — Comprehensive Airman Fitness includes the pillars of mental, social, and spiritual fitness as well.  The Warrior Challenge held here this week featured games, riddles, and obstacles that reflected the four pillars.  Here, [...]

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Dec
31
2011

Around the Wing: Dec. 31, 2011

Happy Holidays from the desert!  While we’re busy as usual accomplishing the mission, we’re also taking time to celebrate the holidays with our ‘Grand Slam’ Wing family. Santa Claus paid a surprise visit to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to assist in an airdrop delivery to remote FOBs in Afghanistan.  Santa (portrayed by Tech. Sgt. [...]

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Dec
21
2011

Around the Wing: Dec. 21, 2011

We had a great turnout for our annual “Flightline Fest” which showed our host nation and partners exactly what makes our mission so important—our people.  Here, Staff Sgt. Patrick Connolly, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, helps Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Tony Millsom into a bomb suit.   It’s not the equipment [...]

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Dec
15
2011

Around the Wing: Dec 15, 2011

  Around the Wing: Dec. 15, 2011 Although 70 years have passed, the events of Dec. 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor still resonate with the men and women of the 379th.  Dr. Susan Dawson, the Wing Historian, did a wonderful job speaking at a remembrance luncheon as we honored those that sacrificed so much on [...]

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Dec
07
2011

Around the Wing: Dec. 7, 2011

On Nov. 24, 2011, our 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron team put on an unbelievably impressive Thanksgiving feast at all three dining facilities on base.  The food was abundant and delicious, the decorations were creative and the mood was positive.  We thank all members of the 379th EFSS who played a role in making the [...]

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Nov
24
2011

Around the Wing: Nov. 24, 2011

On Nov. 11, 2011, U.S. and coalition forces deployed here gathered for a retreat ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day.  The ceremony included a reading of the poem “In Flanders Fields,” the lowering and folding of the American flag and a key note address by Air Commodore Ashley Stevenson, Air Officer Commanding 83 Expeditionary Air Group [...]

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Nov
03
2011

Around the Wing: Nov. 3, 2011

On Oct. 24, 2011, a small group of our Airmen, some of which were Arizona natives, had the pleasure of meeting with Senator John McCain during a brief stop at our deployed location as part of his recent trip to Southwest Asia.         On Oct. 28, 2011, a group of volunteers from [...]

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Oct
29
2011

Around the Wing

On Oct. 18, 2011, the Company Grade Officers Council held their monthly professional development luncheon which was great to attend with our Vice Wing Commander, Col. Kevin Kennedy.  We discussed the importance of balance between the personal and professional aspects of our lives and how we achieve that balance over the course of a career.  [...]

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Oct
19
2011

Around the Wing

On Oct. 8, 2011, the fire prevention section of the 379th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosted a Fire Muster competition which consisted of 20 teams of service members competing against each other in head-to-head challenges created to give the contestants an idea of what life is like as a fire fighter.  The annual event [...]

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