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July 6, 2022
EODs Practice Breaching Doors

U.S. Air Force explosive ordinance disposal technicians with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron completed a door-breaching exercise on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 1, 2022. EODs are responsible for the safe disposal of multiple kinds of ordinance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by
July 6, 2022
U.S. Airmen partner with Bahraini Air Force in first-of-its kind C-130 event

(Ninth Air Force) Air Forces Central recently partnered with the Royal Bahraini Air Force for a C-130J Hercules subject matter expert exchange focused on forging relationships needed to provide the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility with trained and ready forces, June 14-16.386th Air
July 6, 2022
386th Air Expeditionary Wing receives new command team

The 386th Expeditionary Air Wing welcomed U.S. Air Force Col. George M. Buch Jr., incoming commander, and farewell to U.S. Air Force Col. Col. Clinton M. Wilson, outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 1, 2022. Maj. Gen.
July 5, 2022
Reflection and celebration for our independence

The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing held an Independence Day vigil and carnival celebration at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 4, 2022.
July 5, 2022
332d Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron change of command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ryan Messer, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing commander, exchanges the 332d Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron guidon with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lee R. Russell, 332d EXMS incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July
July 5, 2022
387th Air Expeditionary Group receives new commander during assumption of command ceremony

In the midst of multiple groups under the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing deactivating and shifting to the Air Staff model, the 387th Air Expeditionary Group remains intact, due to the unique mission it performs throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 387th AEG is comprised of
July 4, 2022
332d Air Expeditionary Wing change of command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, exchanges the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing guidon with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ryan Messer, 332d AEW incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 3,
July 4, 2022
407th Air Expeditionary Group inactivated, Col. Jason R. Barnes relinquishes command

The 407th Air Expeditionary Group was inactivated during a ceremony at the base theater June 30, 2022. This was the final group level inactivation ceremony for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing as it shifted from the expeditionary group construct to the Air Staff model.
July 3, 2022
1 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group CoC

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, left, Assistant Deputy Commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), presents a unit flag to Col. Matthew H. Beverly, right, as he assumes command of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group, during the 1st ECEG change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air
July 3, 2022
801st Maintenance Squadron change of command

U.S. Air Force Colonel Charles Bris-Bois, 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group commander, exchanges the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron guidon with U.S. Air Force Maj. Eric Cranford, 801st EMXS incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia,