journalist – Benjamin W. Stratton

Air Force contracting negotiates way to mission realization

by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 10/3/2013 – SOUTHWEST ASIA — Much like Ferengi in the Star Trek universe, Air Force contracting specialists have strict standards and practices they must follow before awarding any contract and must be master negotiators with exacting attention to detail following what any goodContinue reading “Air Force contracting negotiates way to mission realization”

Expeditionary fire muster showcases firefighter’s might

by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 10/1/2013 – SOUTHWEST ASIA — Service members deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here participated in a “Fire Muster” Sept. 28 hosted by the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department. More than 80 service members in 20 teams pitted theirContinue reading “Expeditionary fire muster showcases firefighter’s might”

Wingman culture key to suicide prevention, resiliency

by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 9/27/2013 – SOUTHWEST ASIA — Resiliency is a term describing skill sets for Airmen to bounce back and grow following adversity. The Wingman Culture strengthens Airmen by providing them the tools and support to face the challenges of military life, especially while deployed.Continue reading “Wingman culture key to suicide prevention, resiliency”

Expeditionary wing remembers America’s POW/MIAs

U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton

Women’s Equality Day celebrated at Grand Slam Wing

by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 8/28/2013 – SOUTHWEST ASIA — Service members from across the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing came out in support of Women’s Equality Day here Aug. 26, celebrating the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote 93 years ago. The 19th Amendment was aContinue reading “Women’s Equality Day celebrated at Grand Slam Wing”

Mobility Airmen making a difference down range

by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 8/23/2013 – SOUTHWEST ASIA — In nearly 70 years, airlift operations have come a long way since the early days of the Military Airlift Transport Service and mobility pioneer, Lt. Gen. William Tunner, but one thing has remained the same — Mobility Airmen areContinue reading “Mobility Airmen making a difference down range”

Mortuary affairs sends fallen warriors home

by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 8/21/2013 – SOUTHWEST ASIA — A solemn dignified transfer of remains is conducted upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base, Del., from the aircraft to a transfer vehicle to honor those who have given their lives in service to America. These fallen warriors, however,Continue reading “Mortuary affairs sends fallen warriors home”

Consolidated tool kit enables deployed maintainers, aircraft

by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 8/14/2013 – SOUTHWEST ASIA — There is no acceptable margin of error when it comes to launching aircraft in a safe, secure and reliable manner. In order for jets deployed at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to get off the ground, they require highlyContinue reading “Consolidated tool kit enables deployed maintainers, aircraft”

Mobility Airmen process deployed personnel for travel

by Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 8/9/2013 – SOUTHWEST ASIA — While ramp services loads cargo on cargo jets, passenger services loads … You caught that? Yes, they load passengers and their baggage! The 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron’s passenger services section averages more than 85,000 passengers with 3,200 tonsContinue reading “Mobility Airmen process deployed personnel for travel”