Deployment ops tempo has been high and growing since 2001. Airmen are retiring at record numbers, mostly due to multiple and extended deployments. I find it disturbing that Airmen at the 379th have time to sport vintage uniforms and put on a fashion show. Aren't Airmen busy supporting the forward deployed warfighter? If not, perhaps AFCENT needs to re-evaluate the numbers of Airmen pouring into the 379th and either reduce deployments or relocate to more critical locations.  View story