Aug. 28, 2024 379th ELRS leverages hot-pit capabilities to promote regional stability In a deployed environment, the tempo quickens, missions become more frequent and impactful, and time is essential. To expedite aircraft generation, the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight focuses on honing its hot-pit refueling capabilities.
Aug. 2, 2024 Mental breaks prevent mental breakdowns The hardest part of a deployment is being away from loved ones, but service members deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility are never truly alone.
Aug. 2, 2024 379th EMXS Fuel Cell responds to the call The KC-135 Stratotanker can't fly without fuel, and accurately gauging the amount of fuel it carries is crucial. The 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron is ready to support when the fuel systems need repair.
July 15, 2024 CMSSF Makes Inaugural CENTCOM Guardian visit In a historic first, Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna made an official visit to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility July 12-14. This visit underscores the Space Force's commitment to supporting global operations and enhancing partnerships with allies in the
July 10, 2024 From Sicily to CENTCOM Born and raised in the picturesque village of Alia, Sicily, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marco Guccione's journey from a small Mediterranean town to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility epitomizes the American Dream.
July 5, 2024 The Washington Nationals visit the 379th AEW Former Washington Nationals players Adam Eaton and Doug Fister, the team's mascot Screech, and several team representatives visited the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing on July 3-4, 2024, to commemorate Independence Day.
June 20, 2024 379th ECS facilitates critical communication throughout CENTCOM In the U.S. Central Command, all operations circulate around the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Whether it be contingency response crews at forward-deployed locations relaying information or Air Traffic Control tower personnel clearing the skies - every mission depends on the 379th
June 14, 2024 379th ECES exhibits Rapid Airfield Damage Repair skills in critical readiness exercise The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 12, 2024.
June 12, 2024 AFCENT’s Task Force-99 focuses efforts on partner nation integration What does the future warfighter look like? What uniform will they wear? Will they integrate with artificial intelligence? There are a lot of unknowns about the future fight, but there is one certainty: to continue generating combat airpower, the U.S. Air Force and their mission partners need to
June 12, 2024 U.S. service members join forces to provide critical assistance As food became scarce in the Gaza Strip and humanitarian aid became life-saving, U.S. Army parachute riggers with the 165th Quartermaster Company and Airmen with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing stepped up to the plate.