Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.
Profile image
By Science and Technology
Contributor profile | More stories
Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

First Moody A-10s arrive at Bagram

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.


by Staff Sgt. David Dobrydney
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

4/8/2013 - BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan  – The first A-10 Thunderbolt II from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., arrived here March 31 amid cheers from maintenance personnel.

The A-10s are from the 23d Fighter Wing “Flying Tigers” based out of Moody Air Force Base, Ga.

“After nearly 7,400 miles, the squadron is so excited to be back at Bagram,” said Lt. Col. David Haworth, 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander.”It’s a great feeling being a part of a wing so focused on delivering combat power. The 74th Fighter Squadron was born in combat and all the flyers, maintainers and support folks here from Moody are ready to write the next great chapter in Flying Tiger history.”

The first aircraft to land was ‘caught’ by a crew of maintainers led by Staff Sgts. Rebecca Gaddy and Andres Araugo, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs.

Araujo said to be on the crew chosen to receive the aircraft piloted by the squadron commander is a privilege.

“It’s a sense of pride, honestly, to be able to know that we can be here ready, standing by, receiving our jets,” he said.

“It’s the world famous ‘Flying Tigers,’” Gaddy added. “They pick a good set of people who are quick on the draw.”

Gaddy, Araujo and their fellow maintainers arrived a week prior to the aircraft in order to ensure a smooth transition.

“We did a lot of pre-staging for the aircraft… getting tools accounted for, [finding] places to put our fuel tanks, and of course establishing the turnover with our predecessors,” Gaddy said.

Araujo said he’s looking forward to carrying on the work done by their forebears, the “Bulldogs” of the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, now heading home to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.

“We’d like to carry that forward and not only continue to do what they’ve been doing, but excel and continue to raise the standards,” he said.

While this is Gaddy’s first deployment here, it is Araujo’s second. He said that many of the other maintainers are also new to Bagram.

“We’ve got a lot of new guys coming in. I’ve been in that position before and am able now to play the other role and guide them and make sure they set their first impression the right way,” he said.

“It’s going to be some good, tough work, but this is our job.”


Source:


Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.


LION'S MANE PRODUCT


Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules


Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.



Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.


Report abuse

    Comments

    Your Comments
    Question   Razz  Sad   Evil  Exclaim  Smile  Redface  Biggrin  Surprised  Eek   Confused   Cool  LOL   Mad   Twisted  Rolleyes   Wink  Idea  Arrow  Neutral  Cry   Mr. Green

    MOST RECENT
    Load more ...

    SignUp

    Login

    Newsletter

    Email this story
    Email this story

    If you really want to ban this commenter, please write down the reason:

    If you really want to disable all recommended stories, click on OK button. After that, you will be redirect to your options page.