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July 9, 2021
Robins’ Hearts Apart program offers support to spouses of deployed military, civilians

Deployments, remote tours of duty, and extended tours of duty can often be hard for Airmen and family alike.The Hearts Apart program at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, offers a range of support to help spouses and children keep life together at home while their family members serve the mission
June 24, 2020
F-15 pilot returns from USAFE-AFAFRICA mission

Upon landing after a requalification flight, an F-15 functional check flight (FCF) pilot with the 339th Flight Test Squadron called his operations section to deliver a status update, only to find out that his squadron and group commanders were waiting for him at the hangars. With no additional
Oct. 30, 2019
End of an Era: JSTARS flies last sortie out of CENTCOM

An 18-year long deployment of the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and the second longest deployment in U.S. Air Force history, came to an end Oct. 1, 2019.Just before sunrise, Col. Konata Crumbly, 116th Air Control Wing
April 25, 2019
Air Force adopts USAJOBs as civilian deployment application platform

Civilian Airmen who wish to volunteer for a deployment now have the benefit of using USAJOBs to submit their applications, which enhances their ability to pursue expeditionary civilian opportunities.
Sept. 11, 2018
Resilient kids, ready Airmen

One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment.The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well
Sept. 27, 2017
Deployed med group keeps Airmen, Coalition members in the fight

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Military members across the various U.S. service branches are all expected to maintain certain physical fitness standards in order to be fit to fight. But what happens when those military members get injured or come down with an illness while deployed? For military members assigned
Dec. 20, 2016
An Airman's Story: Deployment drives home importance of training, learning

The first thing you notice about Airman 1st Class Corynn Marcelo when she talks about her recent deployment to Afghanistan is her professionalism and military bearing. She carries herself like a seasoned veteran and speaks with a quiet authority usually reserved for older, more experienced troops.