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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. The USDA-Air Force partnership allows dedicated specialists like Baity to focus solely on wildlife mitigation, ensuring sustained airfield readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. The long-standing partnership between the USDA and U.S. Air Force ensures a coordinated approach to wildlife management that directly supports operational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. This collaboration highlights the critical role of interagency cooperation in maintaining secure airfields and protecting vital aviation assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, records observed bird species during a routine survey within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. Wildlife observations gathered during patrols help inform airfield management decisions and improve long-term mitigation strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, records observed bird species during a routine survey within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. Baity’s efforts support a proactive approach to flight line safety, aiming to reduce the risk of costly or dangerous bird strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, scans the area for bird activity during an early morning patrol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. Baity works in partnership with the U.S. Air Force to support the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program, helping to mitigate wildlife threats that could impact aircraft and aircrew safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, scans the area for bird activity during an early morning patrol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. By identifying attractants and implementing control measures, Baity plays a key role in preserving both mission capability and personnel safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Colmenares)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Williams, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visitor control center leader, demonstrates the steps drivers must follow when entering the vehicle search area in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 1, 2025. The signs were recently installed to help guide drivers and improve inspection efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Velasquez, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron physical security noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo on the catwalk he led the effort to establish in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 1, 2025. Velasquez earned a forklift certification while deployed and used those skills to construct a temporary vehicle search area, ensuring operations continued seamlessly during renovations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron inspect commercial vehicles in the newly revamped vehicle search area in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 1, 2025. The new search area has improved efficiency, allowing Airmen to inspect vehicles thoroughly in just seven minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jazmine Rivas, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visitor control center member, uses a mirror to inspect the underside of a commercial vehicle in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 31, 2025. VCC members use the mirror to check for newly installed parts under trucks, which could indicate tampering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carter McKinney, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visitor control center member, swabs a steering wheel for bomb-making material residue during a vehicle inspection in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 31, 2025. The sample is then tested to detect trace or bulk amounts of drugs and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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“Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jazmine Rivas, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visitor control center member, inspects a commercial vehicle from a newly installed catwalk in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 31, 2025. The catwalk improves efficiency and safety during vehicle inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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Building Confined-Space Competence

U.S. and Canadian personnel pose for a photo after completing confined-space training together at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 25, 2023. This confined-space training allowed for the U.S. and our Canadian partners to share their knowledge and expertise, thus reducing the risks associated with confined-space operations for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Building Confined-Space Competence

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Cassaday, fire station captain at the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, is lowered into a manhole during confined-space training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 25, 2023. This confined-space training allowed for the U.S. and our Canadian partners to share their knowledge and expertise, thus reducing the risks associated with confined-space operations for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Building Confined-Space Competence

U.S. Air Force fire protection Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to demonstrate how they would perform a confined-space rescue at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 25, 2023. This confined-space training allowed for the U.S. and our Canadian partners to share their knowledge and expertise, thus reducing the risks associated with confined-space operations for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Building Confined-Space Competence

A Canadian armed forces member is hoisted up from a manhole during confined-space training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 25, 2023. This confined-space training allowed for the U.S. and our Canadian partners to share their knowledge and expertise, thus reducing the risks associated with confined-space operations for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Building Confined-Space Competence

Canadian armed forces members demonstrate how their confined-space pulley system works during confined-space training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 25, 2023. This confined-space training allowed for the U.S. and our Canadian partners to share their knowledge and expertise, thus reducing the risks associated with confined-space operations for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Building Confined-Space Competence

Canadian armed forces members teach a group of U.S. Air Force Airmen about the equipment they use to perform confined-space operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 25, 2023. This confined-space training allowed for the U.S. and our Canadian partners to share their knowledge and expertise, thus reducing the risks associated with confined-space operations for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Building Confined-Space Competence

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Cassaday, fire station captain at the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, speaks to a group of fire, bio-environmental, safety, and communications personnel about confined-space rescue procedures at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 25, 2023. This confined-space training allowed for the U.S. and our Canadian partners to share their knowledge and expertise, thus reducing the risks associated with confined-space operations for all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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