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  • Protecting the Force day in and day out

    It takes Airmen from every base and job to execute the deployed mission at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This same concept applies to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron’s Force Protection unit where they utilize Airmen from every Air Force Specialty Code to help them carry

  • Dental clinic keeps deployers in fight

    Whenever a member suffers from dental problems, his or her ability to perform the mission is affected. To prevent this, the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group’s dental clinic at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, analyzes and treats the problem.The dental team is comprised of Col. Mike Webb

  • PMEL flight – domination through calibration

    Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron’s Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory play a “precise” role at Al Udeid, ensuring Airmen have the accurate, well calibrated tools needed to project airpower throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.

  • Legal office provides assistance to the warfighters

    During deployments, situations may occur requiring members to deal with matters from back in the United States or another country. At Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the legal office is trained and ready to assist members during these times.Their mission is to provide timely and accurate

  • “Mission X” briefings provide big picture

    The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted “Mission X” briefings from different Squadrons that support its mission of defending the Area of Responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 24, 2019. These briefings gave Airmen a broader perspective on their role here, enabling them to

  • C-17 Globemaster III: An aircraft as versatile as AE crews

    Larger, faster and flexible – a flying ICU. Since joining the U.S. Air Force fleet in 1993, the C-17 Globemaster III has significantly expanded aeromedical evacuation capabilities.In addition to its transport and other numerous mission sets, the C-17 converts to provide aeromedical evacuation to

  • Weather Airmen provide critical mission impact

    Predicting something that is ever changing can be a daunting task, especially when that prediction can have a significant impact on a mission. For weather forecasters this is their job, to sift through the countless factors that can change in no time and directly impact the safety of pilots and

  • Fuels lab keeps AUAB combat ready

    Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels lab work around the clock to help aircraft deliver decisive air power in the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.As the largest fuel operation in the Department of Defense, Airmen from the fuels lab must work