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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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386 AEW salutes new commander

Maj. Gen. Scott Kindsvater, 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander, pins the Legion of Merit medal on Col. Clarence Lukes Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 20, 2016. Over the past year the 386 AEW has grown to be the largest intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operation in the entire world with 35 dedicated assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Kee)
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386 AEW salutes new commander

Col. Clarence Lukes Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing outgoing commander, gives his final speech as commander during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 20, 2016. Lukes led the 386 AEW in support of operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel since taking command in June 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Kee)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Adam Franklin

This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Adam Franklin, a 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services journeyman. Franklin is deployed from the 633rd Force Support Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia.
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Jones takes command of 386 EMSG

Col. Michael Jones assumes command of the 386th Expeditionary Mission Support Group and receives the guidon from Col. Clarence Lukes Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 12, 2016. Prior to assuming command of the 386 EMSG, Jones served as inspector general of the West Virginia National Guard at Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia. Jones will oversee six combat squadrons providing installation and sortie generation support in diverse functions such as force support, security forces, logistics, contracting, communications and civil engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Kee)
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Stevens assumes command of 386 EOG

Col. Charles Stevens assumes command of the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group and receives the guidon from Col. Clarence Lukes Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2016. Prior to assuming command of the 386 EOG, Stevens served as the deputy division chief, Joint Operations Division-AFRICOM, Operations Directorate, J-3 Joint Staff at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Stevens will lead a team of Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen providing tactical airlift, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, personnel recovery, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and operational support capabilities throughout Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Kee)
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UK Minister Mordaunt visits 386 AEW

Penny Mordaunt, the U.K Minister of State for the Armed Forces, visits with a member of the U.K. detachment and its MQ-9 Reapers at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 2, 2016. The visit provided Mordaunt an opportunity to tour various assets in the region and better understand the U.K. military’s working conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Kee)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman James Tennimon

This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman James Tennimon, a 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions crew chief. Tennimon is deployed from the 649th Munitions Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
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387 AEG salutes new leader

Col. Zachary Zeiner assumes command of the 387th Air Expeditionary Group and receives the guidon from Col. Clarence Lukes Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 7, 2016. Prior to assuming command of the 387 AEG, Zeiner served as the Deputy Command Center Director for U.S. Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Zeiner will be responsible for a group that provides support for base operations, coordination with host nation partners, and administration of the Joint Expeditionary Tasked individual augmentees in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Kee)
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386 EMXG welcomes new commander

Col. William Phillips assumes command of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group and receives the guidon from Col. Clarence Lukes Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia June 3, 2016. Prior to assuming command of the 386 EMXG, Phillips served as the deputy commander of the 43rd Airlift Group at Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C. Phillips will be commanding a group of Airmen responsible for aircraft maintenance support for C-130 Hercules, EC-130 Hercules, MQ-9 Reaper, and MQ-1 Predator aircraft assigned to the 386 AEW to conduct missions throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Kee)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Holly Flores

This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Tech. Sgt. Holly Flores, a 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron cyber surety section chief. Flores is deployed from the 129th Communications Squadron at Moffett Field, Calif.
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The Airmen behind the Global Hawk

Staff Sgt. Phillip (left) and Senior Airman Alan (right), 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Global Hawk technicians, spot a reversing vehicle to connect a tow bar to a RQ-4 Global Hawk, May 16. The Global Hawk is capable of providing near real-time information to assist in saving lives during worldwide peacetime, contingency and wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison)
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The Airmen behind the Global Hawk

Staff Sgt. Phillip, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Global Hawk technician, moves to attach a tow bar to an RQ-4 Global Hawk, May 16, to guide it back into an aircraft hangar after flight. Maintainers are responsible for inspecting and replacing components, cleaning, touching up paint, clearing any fault alerts, and towing the aircraft to and from the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison)
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The Airmen behind the Global Hawk

Airman 1st Class Dylan (front) and Senior Airman Bradley (back), 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Global Hawk technicians, work to prep an RQ-4 Global Hawk for towing, May 16, after its flight. With the support of these Airmen, the Global Hawk is able to deliver all-weather, day or night intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to support U.S. Air Force Central Command missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison)
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AFCENT Band Galaxy ends stint in desert on a high note

AFCENT Band, Galaxy, performs for a crowd of U.S., Afghan and coalition forces at Hamid Karzai International Airport April 16, marking the first performance by an AFCENT band to that country in over a year. Galaxy connected service members, Coalition partners, embassy officials and host-nation communities in four countries by performing more than 66 missions during their three-month deployment to the AFCENT theater. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Travis Terreo)
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Rock Solid Warrior: Airman 1st Class James Lake

This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Airman 1st Class James Lake, a 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical warfare systems journeyman. Lake is deployed from the 755th AMXS at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.
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AFCENT Band Galaxy ends stint in desert on a high note

The AFCENT Band, Max Impact, debuted in front of a local Al Udeid audience at an Open Mic Night May 9. The Premier Band from Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., will be rocking the desert from May to August 2016, bringing a variety of rock and pop tunes to service members, Coalition partners and host-nation community members. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal)
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AFCENT Band Galaxy ends stint in desert on a high note

The AFCENT Band, Galaxy, performs on the U.S. Navy ship, USS Ponce, as part of the Qatar Armed Forces’ Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference March 29. The performance was one of more than 60 missions Galaxy played for U.S. and Coalition forces, embassy officials and host-nation communities in four countries. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal)
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Fueling the fight with efficiency

A 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman works to transport fuel to aircraft in direct support of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission to deliver decisive airpower. The 380th ELRS recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new pipeline, called Christie, which streamlines fuel transport from off base to their fuel storage area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
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Fueling the fight with efficiency

380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen demonstrate how to turn a valve to transfer fuel from the pipeline, dubbed Christie, to a fuel storage area. The 380th ELRS recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Christie, making use of the pipeline the official primary means of fuel transport from an off base commercial facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Samantha Mathison)
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Playing for the Audience

Airman 1st Class Sam Bachelder, a keyboard player with the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band, Galaxy, plays during a performance at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, April 16, 2016. The band put on the performance for troops from more than 10 NATO member nations. (U.S. Army photo/Spc. Travis Terreo)
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