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  • 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron

    The 779th EAS, deployed to U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering cargo and passengers to U.S. and coalition forces' bases to enable a constant presence in the area of responsibility.

  • 727th EACS Radar Maintenance maintains the Mission

    The 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Detachment 3 supports the squadron’s mission to deliver Tactical Battle Management Command & Control of coalition aircraft for the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsula and OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE through tactical long-range radars (TPS-75).

  • NEO challenges push ADAB to new heights

    The military withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, and ensuing takeover by the Taliban that necessitated the evacuation of 124,000 American citizens, Afghan special immigrant visa applicants and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan, presented significant mission requirements to the Airmen at Al

  • Compass Call squadron inactivated after 20 years in theater

    The 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron was officially inactivated September 28, 2021 after almost twenty years of providing continual airborne electronic combat support to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.The squadron initially deployed with the EC-130H Compass Call

  • F-16s practice ACE capabilities during Sky Shield III

    PRINCE SULTAN AIR BASE, KSA – A contingent of aircraft and personnel assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing traveled to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to participate in Exercise Shy Shield III, a bilateral defensive counter air and combat search and rescue exercise, July 31 – Aug 5, 2021.In

  • U.S. Olympians visit Red Tails

    U.S. Olympic medalists begin their tour of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing.

  • Buffs provide historic support

    Since April 2021, six B-52H Stratofortress aircraft and approximately 300 personnel assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing were deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, supporting U.S. Central Command mission requirements.The aircraft and personnel flew over 3,100 combat-flight hours over the course of 240

  • AUAB Fabrication Flight: fabricate to innovate

    Whether they’re welding, heat-treating, inspecting, repairing or fabricating equipment, the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight has a hand in assisting all organizations across the installation. However, what distinguishes them is their innovative mindset that allows them to

  • Joint Forces come together to provide life sustainment needs

    The Joint Special Operations Forces Support Detachment- Kuwait serves as the lifeline to the special operations force’s men and women on the ground throughout the area of responsibility. They supply support in every aspect by delivering those men and women food, weapons, ammunition, fuel, funds and