380th Air Expeditionary Wing News

380th AEW Resilience Day

Master Sgt. James Cason — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing host a wing resiliency day in the U.S. Central

French firefighters tour U.S. firehouse

Master Sgt. James Cason — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:23:16 GMT

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing host a tour for French

380th Emergency Management Airmen lead training

Master Sgt. James Cason — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:01:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force 380th Emergency Management specialists lead an emergency actions refresher training

380th MTBE conducts RADR training

Senior Airman Paige Weldon — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:38:45 GMT

380th Maintain the Base Element excavates a hole in a concrete pad during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 8, 2025. For their safety, Airmen donned various levels of personal protective equipment while working with heavy machinery and cement powder during the exercise.

Honor Guard retires American flags

Senior Airman Paige Weldon — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:56:35 GMT

380th Air Expeditionary Wing honor guardsmen watch American flags burn during a flag retirement ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2025. The flags were burned during a retirement ceremony in order to properly dispose of them and honor the legacy of the American flag.

U.S. Army HIMARS inspection

Pentagon News — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:44:00 GMT

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron perform a joint

U.S. - Emiratis Run Together

Master Sgt. James Cason — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:35:00 GMT

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and Emirati servicemembers run in a partner

Becoming bolder: One defender’s first deployment journey

Pentagon News — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:06:00 GMT

Airman 1st Class Esmeralda Rodriguez never expected her path to the Air Force to be simple, and it wasn’t, but for the 380th Protection flight security forces specialist, overcoming challenges has always been part of her story.

Fire, EM decontamination training

Senior Airman Paige Weldon — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:26:07 GMT

U.S. Air Force 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialists and 380th Emergency Management Element emergency management specialists discuss how to use a decontamination shower within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. EM demonstrated how to use their decontamination shower and tested the fire Airmen on proper technique to verify their proficiency.

Tug of war: Building partnerships

Master Sgt. James Cason — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:10:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing compete with Emirati servicemembers in a friendly tug of war exhibition.

TCCC: Training side by side

Master Sgt. James Cason — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:46:00 GMT

380th Expeditionary Medical Element Airmen train Emirati helicopter pilots on tactical combat casualty care.

Military working dogs take on EOD

Senior Airman Paige Weldon — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:28:20 GMT

Kkody and Senior Airman Ryan Longoria, 380th Expeditionary Security Force Squadron military working dog team, perform a MWD demonstration for members with the 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group explosive ordnance disposal team within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 5, 2025. Before the demonstration, the EOD team toured the MWD facility to gain a better understanding of how they maintain readiness for their wide variety of missions.

380th ELRS offloads cargo within CENTCOM

Senior Airman Paige Weldon — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:34:08 GMT

U.S. Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron operate a forklift to remove cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 5, 2025. The Airmen were a part of the Air Terminal Operations Center and were responsible for on and off loading cargo and passengers from aircraft.

Night hawgs roll out

Senior Airman Paige Weldon — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:04:52 GMT

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, taxis on a flight line within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. The A-10 has been providing close air support, airborne forward air control, and combat search and rescue during various conflicts since its creation in 1975.

Deployed to the flightline: Ready everyday

Master Sgt. James Cason — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:33:00 GMT

With the sun radiating overhead, Staff Sgt. Niko Cloma, noncommissioned officer in charge of 380th

380th AEW leadership visits the ECS during a BFC

Pentagon News — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:09:00 GMT

The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership was given a tour to observe how Airmen maintain and optimize critical communication systems, ensuring reliable connectivity for operations across the area of responsibility.

380th AEW hosts 2025 Senior Master Sgt. release ceremony

Pentagon News — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:31:26 GMT

The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing celebrated the promotion of Master Sgt. to the rank of Senior Master Sgt. The ceremony recognized individuals for their hard work and commitment as they prepared to step into senior leadership roles.

The 380th ELRS hosts a formal flag retreat

Pentagon News — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:25:00 GMT

The 380th Expeditionary Logistics and Readiness Squadron hosts a formal retreat ceremony, which provided a moment for service members to reflect on their mission and dedication to the country.

380th AEW leadership visits the EMDS for a BFC

Pentagon News — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:17:00 GMT

As part of the battlefield circulation, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Leadership worked closely with the Medical Squadron to assess the medical capabilities and ensure rapid response times in critical situations.

380th AEW wing leadership works with POL during a BFC

Pentagon News — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:51:00 GMT

380th Wing leadership visited and worked with the POL (Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants) team during a battlefield circulation. The visit allowed leaders to assess operations, gain firsthand insight, and engage with Airmen directly.