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Cleared for Takeoff: 378th EOSS airfield management operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Gorny, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a portrait as an F-16C Fighting Falcon takes flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. 378th EOSS airfield management operations Airmen coordinate with air traffic control, radar approach control and host nation authorities to ensure pilot and aircrew safety for each taxi, takeoff and landing on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Cleared for Takeoff: 378th EOSS airfield management operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elijah Hunter, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, poses for a portrait as an F-16C Fighting Falcon takes flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. 378th EOSS airfield management operations Airmen conduct runway, taxiway and apron inspections, monitor pavement conditions and coordinate airfield maintenance actions to sustain the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower in support of regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Cleared for Takeoff: 378th EOSS airfield management operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elijah Hunter, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, conducts a foreign object debris check on a vehicle within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. FOD checks are a first line of defense; preventing aircraft damage before takeoff, maintaining the integrity of the flightline and preserving the ability to rapidly generate combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger) (A portion of this photo was blurred for operational security.)
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Cleared for Takeoff: 378th EOSS airfield management operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elijah Hunter, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, receives radio communications from the 378th EOSS air traffic control tower within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. Land mobile radios are used to communicate with transiting vehicles on the airfield within controlled movement areas to ensure personnel and aircraft safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Cleared for Takeoff: 378th EOSS airfield management operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elijah Hunter, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, inspects a runway construction site within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. 378th EOSS airfield management operations Airmen conduct daily airfield inspections, preserving airfield integrity and operational readiness by identifying hazards and coordinating rapid responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Cleared for Takeoff: 378th EOSS airfield management operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elijah Hunter, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, relays information to 378th EOSS air traffic control tower personnel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. 378th EOSS airfield management operations Airmen coordinate with air traffic and radar approach control to ensure the airfield remains safe, secure and fully operational to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Cleared for Takeoff: 378th EOSS airfield management operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elijah Hunter, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations coordinator, monitors a flight log within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. Airfield management operations Airmen coordinate with 378th EOSS air traffic control, radar approach control, pilots and aircrew, enabling 24/7 aircraft operations in increasingly complex and dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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From the Flightline to the Sky: 55th EFS generates rapid combat air power

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 17, 2025. The 55th EFS rapidly establishes credible, combat-ready airpower within the USCENTCOM AOR to proactively deter adversary threats of aggression, ensuring regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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From the Flightline to the Sky: 55th EFS generates rapid combat air power

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 17, 2025. The 55th EFS provides combat airpower that plays a vital role in deterring adversaries and defending U.S. personnel, Allies and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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In pursuit of knowledge

Airman 1st Class Nirav Nikunj Patel, 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron guidance and control avionics specialist, sits in the gunner seat of an HH-60 Pave Hawk at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Sept. 28, 2018. In 2017, Patel earned his PhD in Earth Systems and Geoinformation Sciences from George Mason University, on top of his Masters in Science in Geography, and two Bachelors of Arts in Geography and Philosophy from the University of Florida. Patel is deployed with the 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group which provides combat search and rescue for Operation Inherent Resolve. (Courtesy photo)
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In pursuit of knowledge

Airman 1st Class Nirav Nikunj Patel, 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron guidance and control avionics specialist, performs maintenance on an HH-60 Pave Hawk at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Sept. 28, 2018. In 2017, Patel earned his PhD in Earth Systems and Geoinformation Sciences from George Mason University, on top of his Masters in Science in Geography, and two Bachelors of Arts in Geography and Philosophy from the University of Florida. Patel is deployed with the 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group which provides combat search and rescue for Operation Inherent Resolve. (Courtesy photo)
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407th ESFS conducts MWD endurance detection exercise

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Rice, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler and his canine, Dome, walk back to the MWD kennels after completing an endurance detection exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 26, 2018. While being timed, handlers and their MWDs ran a mile before performing an explosive detection sweep. The 407th ESFS conducts routine exercises and training in order to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS conducts MWD endurance detection exercise

407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handlers and their canines, run during an endurance detection exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 26, 2018. While being timed, handlers and their MWDs ran a mile before performing an explosive detection sweep. The 407th ESFS conducts routine exercises and training in order to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS conducts MWD endurance detection exercise

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Rice, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler and his canine, Dome, sweep a storage area for explosives during an endurance detection exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 26, 2018. While being timed, handlers and their MWDs ran a mile before performing an explosive detection sweep. The 407th ESFS conducts routine exercises and training in order to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS conducts MWD endurance detection exercise

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Rice, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler and his canine, Dome, sweep a storage area for explosives during an endurance detection exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 26, 2018. While being timed, handlers and their MWDs ran a mile before performing an explosive detection sweep. The 407th ESFS conducts routine exercises and training in order to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS conducts MWD endurance detection exercise

Staff Sgt. Bryan Gutierrez, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, gives his canine, Chico, drink water after completing an endurance detection exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 26, 2018. While being timed, handlers and their MWDs ran a mile before performing an explosive detection sweep. The 407th ESFS conducts routine exercises and training in order to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS conducts MWD endurance detection exercise

407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handlers and their canines, run during an endurance detection exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 26, 2018. While being timed, handlers and their MWDs ran a mile before performing an explosive detection sweep. The 407th ESFS conducts routine exercises and training in order to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ESFS conducts MWD endurance detection exercise

407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handlers and their canines, run during an endurance detection exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 26, 2018. While being timed, handlers and their MWDs ran a mile before performing an explosive detection sweep. The 407th ESFS conducts routine exercises and training in order to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ECES welcomes new commander

Col. Scott Gibson, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander and presiding officer, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Glenn Cameron during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July, 27, 2018. Cameron relinquished command of the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron to Maj. Shane Patty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th ECES welcomes new commander

Col. Scott Gibson, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander and presiding officer, presents the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron guidon to Maj. Shane Patty during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 27, 2018. Lt. Col. Glenn Cameron relinquished command of the squadron to Patty during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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