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    First time: Deployed fighters employ new munitions ferry tactic

    A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing sits fully loaded waiting to ferry a double load out of munitions to a forward operating location in the Middle East, April 24, 2021. This new configuration allows the wing to ferry extra munitions to austere bases projecting combat power throughout the theater, on the
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Henry H. Triplett, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and the Italian National Contingent Air Commander, Italian Air Force Col. Luca G. Vitaliti, celebrate the first operational takeoff for two F-2000 Eurofighter Typhoons at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 20, 2021. Spending time and communicating continuously with coalition teammates provides opportunities to strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristine Legate)

    ASAB bringing in a storm: TYPHOONS

    U.S. Air Force 386th Air Expeditionary Wing and the Italian National Contingent Command Air/Task Force Air Kuwait leadership came together to commemorate the first operational takeoff of two F-2000 Eurofighter Typhoons from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 20, 2021. The aircraft are part of Task Group Typhoon, which supports Operation Inherent Resolve under the IT NCC, a unit based at ASAB since April 2021.
  • Six F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) line up on the flightline at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021.

    Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

    Six F-15E Strike Eagles landed here with a modified munitions configuration on Apr. 25, 2021, as part of an Agile Combat Employment operation in the U.S. Central Command theater.
  • Two B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrive April 26, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The two aircraft join the additional B-52 bombers that arrived April 23. The bombers are deployed to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. U.S. Central Command is committed to providing the necessary force protection to ensure the drawdown is conducted in a safe and orderly manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kylee Gardner)

    Additional B-52 aircraft arrive to support Afghanistan drawdown

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 26. The bombers join two other B-52 aircraft that previously arrived to Al Udeid April 23. The aircraft are deployed to the U.S. Central Command region to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. U.S. Central Command is committed to providing the necessary force protection to ensure the drawdown is conducted in a safe and orderly manner.
  • Ground transportation Airmen keep the mission rolling

    Ground transportation Airmen keep the mission rolling

    Ground transportation support specialists from the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron transport hundreds of deployed Airmen each day. Ground transportation operations run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in order to support the mission of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing.
  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Blum, 386th Expeditionary Mission Support Group command chief, experiences Street Smarts virtual reality training firsthand at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 15, 2021. The technology mimics real-world situations ranging from active shooter to traffic stop scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristine Legate)

    386 ESFS: This is a simulation

    Calm, collected and ready to walk into the unknown. A defender is trained to be mentally prepared to handle almost any situation they might encounter. Continuous training and exposure to countless scenarios, with the help of technology, allows defenders to play through responses to see what works best in handling and deescalating situations.
  • Foxie waits to perform a routine security swee

    ADAB defenders hold the line

    Foxie, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits to perform a routine security sweep at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 23, 2021. MWDs train daily and can be taught to accomplish tasks including explosive detection or assailant apprehension. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)
  • A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., taxis on the flightline April 23, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The B-52 aircraft are deployed to Al Udeid AB to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg Erwin)

    B-52s arrive at Al Udeid AB in support of Afghanistan drawdown

    Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 23. The bombers, which are the first two in the group announced today by the Department of Defense, are deployed to the U. S. Central Command region to protect U.S. and coalition forces as they conduct drawdown operations from Afghanistan. The bombers will be accompanied by support Airmen from the 5th Bomb Wing. U.S. Central Command will provide the necessary force protection to ensure the drawdown is conducted in a safe and orderly manner.
  • Airmen participating in an exercise

    AMDEX conducted at AUAB

    Airmen participate in an Air and Missile Defense Exercise, April 22, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The U.S. military regularly conducts exercises in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Exercises in the region are designed to strengthen our response capabilities, promote regional security and improve interoperability with partner
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron operate a counter small unmanned aerial system during the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-02 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, April 21, 2021. About 1,700 U.S. military personnel will be participating in this year’s AMDEX at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and multiple deployed locations April 12-23. Exercises in the region are designed to strengthen our response capabilities, promote regional security and improve interoperability with coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn J. Ergish)

    Ready and responsive: 386th AEW AMDEX 21-02

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, completed an Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-02, April 21, 2021. AMDEX is a semi-annual U.S. Air Forces Central-led exercise that develops and exercises tactics, techniques and procedures against simulated air, force protection and missile threats. Multiple locations throughout the U.S. Central Command theater participated in this event over the course of multiple days.
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