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  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Jones, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron augmentee trainer, demonstrates maintaining control of an individual during a search near the 407th ESFS on the 407th Air Expeditionary Group Oct. 30. Jones has shown this procedure to over 300 security forces augmentees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards/Released)

    407th ESFS graduates 300th augmentee

    The 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron graduated its 300th Air Force augmentee at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group Oct. 30.“This is a very important milestone,” said Tech. Sgt. Ronnie Jones, 407th ESFS augmentee trainer. “Myself and Tech. Sgt. Lacey Bunkelman [407th ESFS augmentee trainer] was tasked with ensuring we had 300 personal qualified and ready upon activation. Initially, we
  • A crewmember guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot into an overhang at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia Oct. 29. After the mission, this F-16 accomplished 8,000 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards/Released)

    Alabama F-16 hits 8,000 flying hours

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 100th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron reached a total of 8,000 flying hours in Southwest Asia Oct. 29.“The F-16 initially I believe was only designed for 3 or 4,000 hours and they did some life extension programs on it,” said a captain assigned to the 100th EFS as a pilot. “To achieve 8,000 hours on an aircraft that was not designed to do that is a
  • A pilot assigned to the 492nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron readies his F-15E Strike Eagle for an early-morning takeoff October 4, 2017, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The 492nd EFS flew thousands of sorties night and day for the last six months, providing close-air support for Coalition ground forces and striking Islamic State forces in the region.

    Madhatters build on legacy of accomplishment

    Ambiguity, discipline, and innovation—three words used by the 492nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Jeremy Renken to summarize his squadron’s pivotal role in Operation Inherent Resolve. Having already added to their history of combat excellence beating back Islamic State defensive lines in Iraq during a previous deployment in 2015, the F-15E Strike Eagles of the 492nd
  • Brig. Gen. Kyle W. Robinson, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, left, passes the guidon to Col. Bradley D. Nielsen, during the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group assumption of command ceremony October 16, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The passing of a guidon symbolizes a unit’s transfer of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Samuel O’Brien

    332nd EMDG welcomes new commander

    Brig. Gen. Kyle W. Robinson, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, left, passes the guidon to Col. Bradley D. Nielsen, during the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group assumption of command ceremony October 16, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The passing of a guidon symbolizes a unit’s transfer of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Samuel O’Brien
  • SSgt Mark Wheeler, U.S. Air Force Central Command band percussionist, powers through a drum solo during a performance at an Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 24, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The USAFCENT band is composed of musicians who tour and perform throughout the region to encourage troop morale, diplomacy, and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)

    AFCENT band rocks Coalition Oktoberfest

    SSgt Mark Wheeler, U.S. Air Force Central Command band percussionist, powers through a drum solo during a performance at an Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 24, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The USAFCENT band is composed of musicians who tour and perform throughout the region to encourage troop morale, diplomacy, and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua
  • Attendees cheer as Lt. Col. Scott May assumed command of the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron during a change of command ceremony October 6, 2017 in Southwest Asia. The 332nd EMXS is responsible for all aspects of maintenance on F-15E Strike Eagles supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)

    332nd EMXS welcomes new commander

    Attendees cheer as Lt. Col. Scott May assumed command of the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron during a change of command ceremony October 6, 2017 in Southwest Asia. The 332nd EMXS is responsible for all aspects of maintenance on F-15E Strike Eagles supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Kessler, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of fuels distribution, greets a member of the Belgian military July 24, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The 332nd ELRS not only supplies fuel for U.S. armed forces, but Coalition Partners as well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

    Fuels flight supplies fight

    It takes Airmen from many career fields working as one team to get aircraft off the ground, into the sky to complete missions and return home. These jobs range from maintaining aircraft, monitoring weather, preparing munitions and providing intelligence on threats throughout the area of responsibility.The 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron contributes a vital role in this continuous
  • Members of the Jordanian military stand guard July 26, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The Jordanian military and U.S. Air Force work side-by-side to ensure the instillation is secure. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

    Base defense, a partnership effort

    An emergency hits a military installation. There’s some confusion as people attempt to figure out the situation and how to respond. This is where members of the base defense operations center shine.From this location service members monitor base security, coordinate with the correct organizations to make sure first responders know what to expect on the scene, and inform the base leadership and
  • Airman 1st Class Logan Trowbridge, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, works beneath a heavy-duty truck, Sept. 14, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Vehicle maintenance Airmen contribute directly to the mission by ensuring that vehicles used to fuel aircraft, deliver food and equipment, maintain installation security, construct new facilities and transport weapons are all kept in good operating condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz)

    Vehicle maintenance running on all cylinders

    The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing has a very important job to do. Taking the fight directly to remaining Islamic State forces with relentless daily air strikes requires a constant flow of aircraft circling the battlespace overhead.  Meeting the demands of such a mission requires an extensive logistical network focused on getting the right people to the right location supplied with the right
  • Tech. Sgt. Keith Rochford, 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, offloads a missile from an F-15E Strike Eagle, August 13, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Missiles must be routinely inspected to ensure they will function properly when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

    Weapons Airmen arm aircraft for fight against ISIS

    The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter aircraft designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives it the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. But without weapons, this highly-capable aircraft couldn’t bring the fight needed throughout Southwest Asia to support Operation Inherent Resolve. The 332nd
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