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Then-Maj. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, now Air Forces Central Command boss, talks with 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen during a tour Sept. 11, 2021, of an undisclosed military location somewhere in Southwest Asia. (Master Sgt. Traci Keller/Air Force)

Fewer troops in CENTCOM? No problem, says 3-star air boss

“How do we share information? How do we share intelligence? How do we gain a common understanding with each other?” Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

This Compass Call squadron was deployed in Afghanistan for 20 years. Here’s their inside story.

The EC-130H Compass Call worked behind the scenes for two decades in Afghanistan, from supporting the arrival of special forces, to the bin Laden raid and the Kabul evacuation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

US troops heading back into Somalia, reversing Trump order

Fewer than 500 troops will be stationed inside the African country to train local forces and fight emerging threats.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

AFRICOM’s Flintlock exercise to kick off in Cote d’Ivoire amid regional tensions

Flintlock 2022 will be taking place Feb. 15-28 in Cote d'Ivoire.

By Rachel Nostrant

14 months ago

Chief Bass visited airmen in Niger amid ongoing violence in Africa’s Sahel

“In 2020, the Sahel saw a 44-percent increase in violent events in the region,” said Col. Daniel Kobs, commander of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group. “The threat is real."

By Rachel Nostrant

15 months ago

A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years later

Lt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago