Force protection Airmen vital to base security

U.S. military bases throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility rely on local and other non-U.S. contractors to support base construction and maintenance needs. To ensure the safety and security of base personnel and assets at Bagram Airfield, Airmen assigned to the force protection

Sharing the fight: married couple deploys together

The military lifestyle can be stressful for families, and a family member deploying can add to that stress. But in rare cases, deployments don’t necessarily mean being apart.

380th ESFS and ECES conduct joint training

The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dogs team conducted a small-scale training event with 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal and fire department Jan. 15, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

PERSCO keeps the base accountable

Before you arrive to a deployment at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, there is a team already tracking and processing your movement into the Area of Responsibility. This is the Personnel Support for Contingency Operations team whose mission is total force accountability, casualty reporting

Danish Officer shares international security expertise

The Combined Air Operations Center is home to a multitude of coalition members, and all have their specific roles in the fight against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. One member, Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. Lars Cramer-Larsen, RDAF chief coalition strategist, provides his expertise and research

‘Eye in the sky’ surveillance at Al Udeid

According to Air Force doctrine, air superiority requires basic freedom of movement – the ability to operate anywhere without opposition. Twenty three Airmen from the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Detachment 3, here, enable this level of control, ensuring no aircraft within 240 nautical

Hawaii, Guam reservists enhance ADAB’s capabilities

In order to execute its mission effectively, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing recently leveraged the expertise of Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 624th Regional Support Group, who bring their civilian skills to support various missions at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

386th ECES Dirtboys work to complete bypass road

60K loader receives new upgrade at the 386th

Aerial porters have a vital role in the Area of Responsibility to assure supplies move downrange at a rapid rate. With the day in and day out transportation of everything from vehicles to missiles, these airmen use the Tunner 60K Loaders to ensure these mission essential necessities make it to their

Managing the Airfield

The airfield can be a very busy place. Multiple planes take off and land daily, vehicles transport Airmen and equipment to various locations, and even the runway itself can become a task with the maintenance it requires to maintain it. Charged with maintaining the accountability of everything on the