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455th AEW Photos

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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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386th AEW change of command: Chief Jendrzejewski

Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Jendrzejewski, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, connects with fellow 386th Marauders following a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. Jendrzejewski enlisted in 1989, graduating from the Air Force Security Police Academy as a security specialist before serving as an air transportation superintendent, operations superintendent and Squadron superintendent for 32nd Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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386th AEW change of command: Col. Stouffer

Col. Douglas Stouffer, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks to attendees during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. Stouffer's track record throughout his career includes piloting 6,000 flying hours, 400 of which are combat hours, 12 years of active duty service and assignments as an instructor pilot, wing safety officer, flight examiner and director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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386th AEW change of command: Col. Kline

Col. Robert Kline, outgoing 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents his final remarks during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. The change of command is a formal ceremony that signifies the transfer of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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386th AEW change of command: Lt. Gen. France

Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, addresses Airmen and guests during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. France spoke about the departing commander's accomplishments alongside the incoming commander's intent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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386th AEW change of command: Honor Guard

Honor Guard members present the colors during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. The change of command is a formal ceremony that signifies the transfer of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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386th AEW change of command: Col. Stouffer

Col. Douglas Stouffer, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, connects with Italian Air Force partners following a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. Stouffer's track record throughout his career includes piloting 6,000 flying hours, 400 of which are combat hours, 12 years of active duty service and assignments as an instructor pilot, wing safety officer, flight examiner and director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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386th AEW change of command: Col. Stouffer

Col. Douglas Stouffer, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. Stouffer's track record throughout his career includes piloting 6,000 flying hours, 400 of which are combat hours, 12 years of active duty service and assignments as an instructor pilot, wing safety officer, flight examiner and director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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386th AEW change of command

Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, left, presents the guidon to Col. Douglas Stouffer, incoming 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, as Stouffer assumes his command within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. The passing of the guidon is a tradition to symbolize the relinquishment or assumption of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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386th AEW change of command

Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, left, receives the guidon from Col. Robert Kline, outgoing 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, as Kline relinquishes his command within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. The passing of the guidon is tradition to symbolize the relinquishment or assumption of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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386th AEW change of command

Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, left, stands at attention with the outgoing 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander and command chief and the incoming 386th AEW commander and command chief within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. The primary purpose of a change of command ceremony is to allow Airmen and supporting groups to witness the formality of command change from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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U.S. Army Sgt. Minh Tran, 147th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support veterinary services specialist, conducts a food inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 4, 2025. Tran and his team of veterinarians are responsible for ensuring that deployed service members have access to fresh and quality food, conducting inspections three times a week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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U.S. Army Sgt. Minh Tran, 147th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support Veterinary Services specialist, inspects the temperature of fruits and vegetables during a food inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 4, 2025. U.S. Army veterinarians are not only responsible for aiding animals around the installation, but for ensuring food safety as well to mitigate risk of food-borne illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ian Hayward, left, and Sgt. Minh Tran, 147th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support veterinary services specialists review paperwork during a food inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 4, 2025. Aside from animal care, U.S. Army veterinarians are responsible for inspecting food and water served to deployed service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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