National Museum of the USAF   Right Corner Banner
Join the Air Force

Home > Fact Sheets > Warrior Airmen

WARRIOR AIRMEN

Posted 10/29/2009 Printable Fact Sheet
 
Photos
Previous ImageNext Image
Warrior Airmen
Warrior Airmen play an active and essential role in combat operations on the ground in the Global War on Terror. Some, known as Battlefield Airmen, operate independently of air bases, providing specialized skills to enhance or execute air and space power. Others, known as Expeditionary Combat Airmen, engage in ground combat operations in addition to their core duties. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Download HiRes
 
 
Related Links
 Listen to "Global War on Terror" by CMSgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez (00:51:43)


Warrior Airmen play an active and essential role in combat operations on the ground in the Global War on Terror. Some, known as Battlefield Airmen, operate independently of air bases, providing specialized skills to enhance or execute air and space power. Others, known as Expeditionary Combat Airmen, engage in ground combat operations in addition to their core duties.

Click on the following links to learn more about Warrior Airmen.

Battlefield Airmen Overview
Forging Battlefield Airmen
Battlefield Airmen in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
Fighting the Taliban and Al Qaeda: Tech. Sgt. Kevin Whalen
Hunting the Terrorists Down: Senior Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez
Combating the Insurgency: Air Force Combat Controllers at Najaf, Iraq
Battle at Takur Ghar: Roberts Ridge
Rocket-Propelled Grenades: Old Threat, New Danger
Expeditionary Combat Airmen Overview
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
From the Sky Overview
R-1 Rescue All Terrain Transport (RATT)
Kawasaki Model KL 250

Click here to return to the Cold War Gallery.







 Inside the Museum

ima cornerSearch

 


tabCategories
tabRelated Links
tabConnect

Museum Virtual TourMuseum Tour PodcastMuseum Facebook PageMuseum Twitter Page
Museum Flickr PageMuseum YouTube ChannelMuseum E-newsletter Sign-upMuseum RSS Feeds



Site Map      Contact Us     Questions     USA.gov     Security and Privacy notice     E-publishing  
Suicide Prevention      Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention     FOIA     IG   EEO