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Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition

U.S., Canadian, and Danish armed forces members pose for a photo after completing a controlled detonation near Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. Explosive ordnance technicians from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron frequently work with our coalition partners during demolitions to destroy various hazardous materials in a safe and controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition

A controlled detonation explodes in the distance outside of Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron frequently work with our coalition partners during demolitions like this to destroy various hazardous materials in a safe and controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, and a member of the Danish armed forces, place C4 explosives before a controlled detonation near Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. EOD technicians from the 386th ECES frequently work with our coalition partners during demolitions like this to destroy various hazardous materials in a safe and controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron lays out a detonation cord near Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. EOD technicians are experts in the safe handling and destruction of chemical, biological, incendiary, radiological and nuclear materials and devices, and they help ensure freedom of operations by removing such hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron lays out a detonation cord near Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. EOD technicians are experts in the safe handling and destruction of chemical, biological, incendiary, radiological and nuclear materials and devices, and they help ensure freedom of operations by removing such hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron lays out a detonation cord near Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. EOD technicians are experts in the safe handling and destruction of chemical, biological, incendiary, radiological and nuclear materials and devices, and they help ensure freedom of operations by removing such hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, left, talks to Canadian armed forces members about the explosives that will be used during a controlled detonation near Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. EOD technicians from the 386th ECES frequently work with our coalition partners during demolitions like this to destroy various hazardous materials in a safe and controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Dirt boys elevate radar, increase capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structures unit welds a rail to a conex at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 23, 2020. Members assigned to the 386th ECES supported the U.S. Army 3-2 Air Defense Artillery Battalion by creating an elevated foundation for an AN/MQP-64 Sentinel radar system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Dirt boys elevate radar, increase capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy equipment operator unit lift an AN/MQP-64 Sentinel radar system at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 23, 2020. A heavy equipment operator lifted the 14,000-pound unit using a 50-ton crane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Dirt boys elevate radar, increase capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron lower an AN/MQP-64 Sentinel radar onto an elevated structure at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 23, 2020. The elevated structure will increase the unit’s detection range for unmanned aerial systems, expediting a response for short-range air defense weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Dirt boys elevate radar, increase capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structures unit guide the placement of an AN/MQP-64 Sentinel radar at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 23, 2020. The radar system uses a rapid scan rate to acquire, track, classify, identify and report targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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Dirt boys elevate radar, increase capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structures unit stabilizes part of an AN/MQP-64 Sentinel radar at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 23, 2020. The radar system detects and alerts short-range air defense weapons to combat hostile targets approaching front-line forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit drag a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable off the runway during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. The arresting cable, which weighs more than 550 pounds, helps slow the aircraft in as little as 300-400 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron push a 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. While deployed, the 480th EFS conducts a wide range of missions enhancing the unit's overall readiness and returns to U.S. European Command better prepared to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production journeyman, adjusts a component of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. The system is comprised of two units secured on each side of a runway, which utilizes a cable to catch and stop a fighter aircraft in as little as 300-400 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron awaits 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter assessments during a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. While deployed, the 480th EFS conducts a wide range of missions enhancing the unit's overall readiness and returns to U.S. European Command better prepared to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit evaluate Mobile Aircraft Arresting System staging during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. Electrical power production unit members are required to perform daily system inspections and must record data to be analyzed after each engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron attaches to a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2020. While deployed, the 480th EFS conducts a wide range of missions enhancing the unit's overall readiness and returns to U.S. European Command better prepared to support future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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AMDEX 21-1 concludes at ASAB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Yon Dugger, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, talks with leadership during the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 22, 2020. Participation in AMDEX 21-1 allows units to exhibit command and control air power from distributed locations, which increases operational depth and agility while sharpening lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenneth Boyton)
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AMDEX 21-1 concludes at ASAB

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron moves tabletop pieces during the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 22, 2020. AMDEX is led by U.S. Air Forces Central Command to test participating forces’ transition from steady-state operations to active combined defense of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenneth Boyton)
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