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Feb. 24, 2022
U.S. and local construction practices harmonize at Ali Al Salem raising quality of life

A new building was completed at Ali Al Salem Air Base recently. This one is a bit different from the rest that stand around it, with it’s red tinted brick that stretches to its roof. Using local building practices as well as material, this building is a first of its kind which might lead to a new
Feb. 24, 2022
Compass Call deploys to Kuwait to support USCENTCOM AOR

The rapid deployment of the EC-130s into the USCENTCOM area of responsibility exhibits the U.S.’s ability to incorporate additional combat capability at any time, deterring regional aggressors through the electronic warfare prowess.
Feb. 21, 2022
AFCENT strengthens partnerships during Joint Air Defense Exercise

Service members from Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Army Central Command, coalition partners, and regional partner nations conducted Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise, Feb. 14-18,
Feb. 15, 2022
Team AUAB trains with QEAF fighters

When someone thinks of firefighters, the first thing that comes to mind is a depiction of them saving kittens from a tree, Dalmatians, or riding in the iconic fire truck. United States Air Force firefighters, specifically the ones at Al Udeid Air Base, take on a lot more than one would think.
Feb. 14, 2022
US B-52 brings region together through first Middle East presence patrol of 2022

Regional and coalition air forces joined a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress and two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets on a presence patrol mission across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Feb. 14.
Feb. 12, 2022
F-22 Raptors deploy to United Arab Emirates in show of support to region

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base, in the United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12 as part of a multifaceted demonstration of U.S. support after a series of attacks throughout January threatened U.S. and Emirati armed forces stationed at the host installation.
Feb. 12, 2022
Multi-capable F-16 maintainers refuel multiple aircraft

332d Air Expeditionary Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft maintainers recently epitomized the Multi-Capable Airman concept by refueling a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a hot-pit exercise in Southwest Asia, Feb. 5, 2022.While Air Force aircraft maintainers traditionally focus on mastering the
Feb. 9, 2022
Aerial Porters: Safety first, by the book, and on time

The 386 ELRS Aerial Port Flight, also known as “Port Dawgs,” is responsible for all management and movement of passengers and cargo transported through airlift.
Feb. 7, 2022
Opera singer brings love of music to the Air Force

Opera is a part of MSgt Aaron Hunt's life. He's an opera educator and coordinates with the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City every year.
Feb. 7, 2022
Trio of Airmen keep pests at bay at ADAB

The 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron entomology shop consists of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Faatupu Siimalevai, Master Sgt. Stephen Beeson, and Staff Sgt. Leonardino Gentiles. Their focus is to support the mission by controlling any biological or health hazards, and anything considered a