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US Air Force Combat Camera Airmen show off products

November 25th, 2008 Comments off
Airmen in the fight as told by Combat Camera.....

Posted by Captain David Faggard, Air Force Public Affairs

US Air Force Airman saves life of South Korean girl

November 25th, 2008 Comments off
Thanks to the PACAF pixels blog for sharing this story. This young lady was in a South Korean hospital in critical condition, and without a blood transfusion, she would die. Her doctors turned to the medics at Kunsan Air Base (United States Air Force) who tracked down Airman Pope -- the only Airman they could find with the rare AB negative blood type. Without hesitation, he agreed to donate his blood.

Combat Camera Squadron–Global Reach, Global Images

November 13th, 2008 Comments off
An Airman shares his experiences as a member of Combat Camera



Ever wonder where all those images of action in combat zones come from? Or perhaps what it's like to be the one taking the photos or video? In the news clip below, MSGt Andy Dunaway tells what it's like to document military missions in Afghanistan and Iraq as a photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron .




Below are photos of the Air Force in action taken by aerial photographer SSgt Aaron Allmon, who is currently deployed in the Central Command Area of Operations.


Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft conduct a flight over Afghanistan Nov. 7, 2008. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon, U.S. Air Force/Released)



A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conducts a flight over Afghanistan Nov. 7, 2008. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon, U.S. Air Force/Released)



U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Martz, a KC-10 Extender aircraft flight engineer with the 908th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, conducts a preflight check inside an aircraft on an air base in Southwest Asia Nov. 7, 2008, prior to a flight over Afghanistan. (DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon, U.S. Air Force/Released)


Want to hear more about Combat Camera? Get ready for Part 1 of a first-hand account of TSgt Cohen Young's unforgettable experience in Sadr City, Iraq. TSgt Young recently returned from a deployment with Combat Camera in Iraq. This Airman's story shows that no matter what role you have in the fight, you better be ready for anything Airmen. Continue to join us as we recognize the many facets of Warrior Care Month.



Posted by Paul F. Bove, Air Force Public Affairs.