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U.S. Air Forces Central Band Photos

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Day and night, maintainers keep the B-52 in the fight

Airmen from 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load a B-52 Stratofortress with 500-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition guided bomb units at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 2, 2016, for bombing missions against Da’esh. The 19-nation air coalition uses precision-guided, GPS-assisted weapons that use inertial navigation systems to deliver their deadly effects with pinpoint accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems aircrew make their way to the E-8C JSTARS to prepare for departure June 8, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. JSTARS aircrews provide support to both air and ground forces. The aircraft has the ability to track ground movement with its radar system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

1st Lt. Cory Snyder, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron joint surveillance target attack radar systems navigator sets up computer systems in an E-8C JSTARS prior to takeoff June 8, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. JSTARS aircrew report the information they collect to theater ground and air commanders to ensure coalition forces have real-time data in support of operations on the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System taxis down the runway after completing a mission June 7, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The E-8C JSTARS aircraft uses its radar systems to support ground units and direct air support throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems taxis down the runway after completing a mission June 7, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The JSTARS team flies 10 to 11 hours per mission to provide ground commanders with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance air power to boost force protection, defensive operations, over-watch and combat search and rescue missions throughout the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Day and night, maintainers keep the B-52 in the fight

A B-52 Stratofortress returns to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from a successful bombing mission over Iraq and Syria June 2, 2016. The 19-nation air coalition here supporting Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Resolute Support has conducted the most precise air campaign in history, resulting in Da’esh losing 45 percent of territory it controlled in Iraq and 20 percent in Syria since August 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J.Treviño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Staff Sgt. Brashears, 7th Expeditionary Air Mobility Unit crew chief, directs an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems to its respective parking spot after completing a mission June 7, 2016. The JSTARS’ primary mission is to provide theater ground and air coalition commanders with ground surveillance to support attack operations and targeting that contributes to the delay, disruption and destruction of enemy forces. The aircraft is the only airborne platform in operation that can maintain real-time surveillance over a corps-sized area of the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Maj. Daniel Hoak, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron joint surveillance target attack radar systems pilot, waves as he and his team taxi down the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, after returning from a mission June 7, 2016. The E-8C JSTARS is a joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army program that detects, tracks and classifies moving ground vehicles in all conditions deep behind enemy lines by using a multi-mode side looking radar. The system evolved from Army and Air Force programs to develop, detect, locate and attack enemy armor at ranges beyond the forward area of troops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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JSTARS gives ground forces eyes

Airman 1st Class Strickland, 7th Air Mobility Unit crew chief, pushes back an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems into its respective parking spot after completing a mission June 7, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, using a “Uke” MB-2 Tow Tractor. The aircraft contains a radar and computer subsystems that can gather and display detailed battlefield information on ground forces. It can support the full spectrum of roles and missions ranging from peacekeeping operations to major theater war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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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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United Kingdom’s Minister of State for the Armed Forces visits Air Coalition Leaders

Lt. Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr, U.S. AFCENT and the Combined Forces Air Component commander, talks to Penny Mordaunt, U.K Minister of State for the Armed Forces, June 3, 2016 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Brown explained AFCENT’s mission for Operation Inherent Resolve and the vital role the U.K plays as a Coalition partner. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Deal)
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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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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing gather for a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United State of America. The day originated in the years following the Civil War to honor those who died while in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, places a wreath in front of a battlefield cross during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The floral tribute is a ritual that occurs around the world. The tradition recognizes the beauty and the brevity of life for those who died while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, salutes the ceremonial battlefield cross and wreath during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The battlefield cross is comprised of combat gear and serves as a representation to commemorate the men and women who died while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Lt. Col. Timothy Hofman, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron commander, salutes as base honor guard members lower the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Memorial Day, which is observed the last Monday of May, was initiated to honor the soldiers from the Union and Confederate armies who died during the American Civil War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing honor guard perform a two-man fold during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The base honor guard performs military honors for various events and ceremonies here. The flag is folded into a shape of a tri-cornered hat in representation of the service members who fought for the country to preserve its rights, privileges and freedoms of American citizens. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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