A Verse Unsung rocks the 380th AEW

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Jake Scherer, lead vocals/guitarist from A Verse Unsung, put on a good show here Oct. 12. The band, from Minneapolis, Minn., toured Southwest Asia and performed some rock-and-roll for the troops to bring a little taste of home to the desert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)(released)

A Verse Unsung rocks the 380th AEW

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- A Verse Unsung put on a good show here Oct. 12. The band from Minneapolis, Minn. toured Southwest Asia and performed some rock-and-roll for the troops to bring a little taste of home to the desert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)(released)

Airmen compete in U.S. Air Force Marathon from deployed location

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Mike Bowman gets cheered on from the sidelines as he finishes first place in the 13.1-mile "half-marathon" held at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing today with a time of 1:26:10. The winner is a Boston Marathon qualifier and hopes to qualify for other named marathons as well. This event is an official extension of the U.S. Air Force Marathon that was held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 20. Extensions of the marathon allow deployed Airmen to compete as long as they are registered and the event follows official rules. Extensions must be held within 10 days of the actual marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson)(released)

Airmen compete in U.S. Air Force Marathon from deployed location

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Runners start their watches for the 13.1-mile "half-marathon" held at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing here today. The event is an official extension of the U.S. Air Force Marathon that was held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 20. Extensions of the marathon allow deployed Airmen to compete as long as they are registered and the event follows official rules. Extensions must be held within 10 days of the actual marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson)(released)

Airmen compete in U.S. Air Force Marathon from deployed location

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Tracy Howard was the first female finisher for the 13.1-mile "half-marathon" held at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing today with a time of 2:00:40. The event is an official extension of the U.S. Air Force Marathon that was held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 20. Extensions of the marathon allow deployed Airmen to compete as long as they are registered and the event follows official rules. Extensions must be held within 10 days of the actual marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson)(released)

Keeping the Beat!

SOUTHWEST ASIA--Staff Sgt. Bennett Weidemann keeps the rhythm going during a performance by "Mirage" at the Thirsty camel Pavilion here Sept. 6. Mirage is an Air Force band performing for various bases in Southwest Asia supporting troops during Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Sergeant Weidemann is deployed from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., his hometown is Arkadelphia, Ark.(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)(released)

Band brings ‘little bit of Texas’ to Southwest Asia

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- King Cone, lead vocalist and song writer, belts out a song on stage at the 380th Air Expeditionary Thirsty Camel Pavilion Aug. 13. King stated he felt like he was wearing a bathing suit, referencing his sweat-drenched clothing. Peter Piper (background), drummer, beats out the accompanying rhythm. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell) (released)

Over 40s 10-run rule WSA in softball tournament, 24-14

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Over 40 left fielder, Kevin Shavnore, shows great form with a perfect turn into the hit as he drives one deep for an in-the-park homerun. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson)(released)

Over 40s 10-run rule WSA in softball tournament, 24-14

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Over 40 second baseman and 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Brig. Gen. H.D. Polumbo, Jr., smacks one up the middle for a base hit Wednesday. The Over 40 team moved into the next bracket of the tournament after defeating the Wing Staff Agency, 24-14. The nicknamed “Geriatrics” are the favorites to win. (U..S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson)(released)

Over 40s 10-run rule WSA in softball tournament, 24-14

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Chief Karen De Jong, Over 40 base coach, gives Command Chief Slater props after he lands a single. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson)(released)

Fire Muster

SOUTHWEST ASIA--Master Sgt. Robert Perrins, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron first sergeant and a member of the 1st Sgt's team, throws water on a simulated house fire during a fire muster competition July 26. The competition was a morale building event with several stations each team had to perform for an overall score. Master Sgt. Perrins is deployed from the 436th Air Mobility Command, out of Dover Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Christopher A Campbell)(released)

Fire Muster

SOUTHWEST ASIA--Master Sgt. Christopher Phillips, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant and a member of the 1st Sgt's team, throws water on a simulated house fire during a fire muster competition July 26. The competition was a morale-building event with several stations each team had to perform for an overall score.(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Christopher A Campbell)(released)

NCAA Coaches Tour

Jack Siedlecki, Yale University Head Football Coach, gives his respective flag football squad a little football expertise for a flag football game during the Armed Forces Entertainment NCAA Coaches Tour visit. Tommy Tuberville, Auburn University Head Football Coach, Charlie Weiss, Notre Dame Head Football Coach, Mark Richt, University of Georgia Head Football Coach, and Randy Shannon, University of Miami Head Football Coach, were also on the tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Captain Martin Gerst)

NCAA Coaches Tour

Charlie Weiss, Notre Dame Head Football Coach, referees as Mark Richt, University of Georgia Head Football Coach, gives his respective flag football squad a little football expertise for a flag football game during the Armed Forces Entertainment NCAA Coaches Tour visit. Tommy Tuberville, Auburn University Head Football Coach, Jack Siedlecki, Yale University Head Football Coach, and Randy Shannon, University of Miami Head Football Coach, were also on the tour. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Captain Martin Gerst)

The Redding Brothers rock the 380th

The Redding Brothers rocked the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at the Pavilion May 17. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman First Class Cynthia Spalding)

CAC gaming computer upgrade

Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing use the gaming PCs in the Chapman’s Activity Center. The gaming PCs recently received upgraded video cards with 512 KBs of dedicated video memory for enhanced graphics. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Captain Martin Gerst)

Don't touch the water

Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing traverse a rope across a pool of water while participating in the Defender Challenge event held by the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at a base in Southwest Asia, May 3, 2008.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Levi Riendeau)

Watch out for that tree!

An Airman from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing swings across a mud pit while participating in the Defender Challenge event held by the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at a base in Southwest Asia, May 3, 2008.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Levi Riendeau)