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  • Tech. Sgt. Michael Case, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive, ordnance, and disposal (EOD) team member, approaches a simulated vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) while wearing an EOD 10 Bomb Suit, during a VBIED response training exercise Dec. 18, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Training participants utilized an F6A robotic platform, a bomb suit, and other specific tools to disrupt a VBIED during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

    EOD team aces VBIED response exercise

    Explosive ordnance disposal team members from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron responded to a simulated vehicle borne improvised explosive device as part of a training exercise here, Dec. 18, 2018.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein congratulates a deployed Airman for superb performance at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2018. Goldfein, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, and U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella traveled throughout U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility thanking Airmen for their sacrifice, recognizing outstanding performers and listening to Airmen during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

    “The Chiefs Team” recognizes deployed Airmen

  • Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, the Deputy Commander, Operations and Intelligence, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, speaks with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright during a recent visit to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 20, 2018. Airmen were given the opportunity to discuss changes occurring in the Air Force with leadership during the visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy L. Mosier)

    Air Force leaders visit CJTF OIR troops

  • The 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron agitate Avion on the runway during the rubber removal process at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

    577 EPBS removes rubber from ADAB flight line

    The 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron traveled to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates to perform a rubber removal project for the runway Dec. 15, 2018. Whenever an aircraft touches down on the runway, it leaves a trace of rubber on the surface. Over time, excess amounts of rubber reduces aircraft braking, creating a landing hazard.
  • U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright answer questions from Airmen during a base-wide “all call” Dec. 19, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. While answering questions, Goldfein and Wright discussed recent and upcoming changes to empower Airmen to be more resilient and lethal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

    Air Force top leaders thank AUAB Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Al Udeid Air Base to meet and speak with service members Dec. 19 to 20, 2018.
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    CSAF, CMSAF visit 332 AEW Airmen

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visit the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing members at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Goldfein and Wright spent much of the day touring facilities and gaining insight into the base's current mission sets.
  • (From left to right) Senior Airman Mitchell Halbleib, Senior Airman Zachari Dragan, and Senior Airman Ben Sumner, all with the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMS), prepare a pitch trim actuator for installation in a C-17 Globemaster III Dec. 17, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This is the first time a maintenance procedure like this has been done in U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s area of responsibility. Due to safety concerns, Airmen from the 8th EAMS and 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron combined capabilities to ensure the aircraft could be repaired prior to returning to home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

    MX, CES Airmen perform first of its kind repair in AOR

    Airmen of the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron teamed up to replace a C-17 Globemaster III’s pitch trim actuator Dec. 16 to Dec. 18, here.
  • Tyler Adams, United States Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, watches as Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Riff, 443rd Air Expeditionary Squadron safety representative, fires off one of the pyrotecnics used to deter birds Dec. 3, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Although the main focus of this training was to deter animals, Airmen were also trained to maintain a list of all animals in their respected area, including endangered species.

    386th hosts first BASH training in Southwest Asia

    Timing is critical for mission success; ensuring aircraft get off the ground in the designated time is a must. However, when animals don’t seem to be too concerned, proper measures must be taken. Many airfields in Southwest Asia have found it difficult to keep animals away from runways and are looking for the most humane way to do so.
  • Senior Airman Yomira Ramirez-Martinez, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace physiology technician, inflates the U-2 pilot’s full-pressure suit at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2018.

    99th ERS Airmen maintain U-2 flight suits

    The 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace physiology support detachment maintain full-pressure suits which allows the U-2 pilots to conduct their reconnaissance missions.
  • Airman 1st Class Tyler Parker, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron heavy equipment journeyman, sweeps up the debris left after filling in a spall on the runway during runway repairs at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 1, 2018.

    Rapidly repairing the runway

    In order to keep this runway operational, the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron pavement equipment shop performs rapid runway repairs.
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