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Jan. 4, 2024
Cargo City: CENTCOM’s heartbeat of supply

U.S. Air Forces Central - From security forces Airmen who protect and defend to civil engineers that are on call 24/7 to make critical repairs to systems and infrastructure, Cargo City never sleeps.Cargo City, a detachment of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing here, moves three-quarters of all assets,
Jan. 3, 2024
Serving side-by-side: Father and son bond on dual deployment mission

A father and son have found their Air Force adventures led them right back to each other halfway across the world, adding a unique chapter to their family's legacy of service.
Dec. 22, 2023
AFCENT Workshop Promotes Innovation

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – The modern world is changing quickly, forcing individuals and organizations to adapt at an accelerated rate or risk falling behind. Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) seeks to meet the challenge to innovate by tapping into what it considers one of its most important
Dec. 21, 2023
Defenders ATAK system ready

In the ever-evolving landscape of technological warfare, the U.S. Air Force is empowering Airmen, leaders and units to find innovative ways to execute their missions. When that piece of technology improves unit communication, getting Airmen trained on it becomes a priority.
Dec. 14, 2023
SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Space Force Guardians deployed throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 4-11, as part of a senior leader visit to thank Airmen and Guardians for their expeditionary service
Dec. 8, 2023
U.S. Air Force delivers aid to Gaza

U.S. Air Force Airmen carry nearly 58,000 pounds of humanitarian aid on board a C-17 Globemaster III to provide vitally needed medical supplies, warm clothing, food and nutrition assistance to the people of Gaza from undisclosed locations throughout the Middle East, Dec. 8, 2023.
Dec. 5, 2023
The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Palestinian People

Today in El-Arish, Egypt, Administrator Samantha Power announced that the United States, through USAID, will provide more than $21 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza and the West Bank affected by the ongoing conflict, which has left approximately 2.2 million people
Nov. 28, 2023
United States Airlifts Critical Humanitarian Supplies to Egypt to Support Aid Delivery in Gaza

Today, the United States airlifted 24.5 metric tons, more than 54,000 pounds, of UN humanitarian supplies to provide vitally needed medical supplies and food and nutrition assistance to the people of Gaza. A U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft delivered the items to Egypt, where they will be transported
Nov. 14, 2023
Statics and Interaction at Dubai Airshow 2023

U.S. Air Force aircraft are displayed at the Dubai Airshow at Al Maktoum International Airport, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 14, 2023. The UAE is among the U.S.’s closest economic, diplomatic and security partners in the Middle East, with the two countries enjoying strong bilateral cooperation on a
Nov. 14, 2023
U.S. aircraft displays at Dubai Airshow 2023

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II is displayed during the Dubai Airshow at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai, UAE, Nov. 14, 2023. The U.S. participated in the air show to build upon its strong relationship with the UAE and enhance partnerships with other allies and partners in the U.S.