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Jan. 6, 2020
432nd WG/432nd AEW brings Reaper airpower into the new decade

In early 2009, a recently reactivated combat unit, now named the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, achieved the mark of 500,000 hours of combat, for a relatively new form of airpower, known as Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
Jan. 3, 2020
Deployed low-light KC-135 refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs preflight inspections at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 3, 2020. The KC-135 enables global reach for U.S. and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning air power throughout the U.S.
Jan. 2, 2020
746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron

A U.S. Air Force medical technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron configures the inside of a C-130 Hercules during an aeromedical evacuation mission at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 3, 2020. The 379th EAES specializes in treating and transporting U.S. and
Dec. 24, 2019
AFCENT celebrates Qatar National Day

Relationships with partners and allies are important for the U.S. military at operating locations around the world, and that is no different for those U.S. bases in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of operation.Airmen deployed here, including U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, AFCENT
Dec. 23, 2019
AFCENT commander highlights importance of interoperability, collective defense at Air Chiefs Conference

Three themes serve as the underpinnings of successful deterrence against malign actors and the ability to conduct collective defense among coalition nations in the Middle East, said Lt. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella Jr., commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, in an address at the 2019 Dubai
Dec. 19, 2019
KC-46 completes first around-the-world flight

A KC-46A from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing completed the Pegasus’ first flight around the world Nov. 13-26.The first global circumnavigation for the KC-46A Pegasus provided extensive training opportunities for maintainers and aircrew at multiple locations on a seven-leg, 13-day journey that included
Dec. 17, 2019
KC-10 deployed refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender boom operator with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) from Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, conducts an aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, also from ADAB, in
Dec. 15, 2019
Deployed C-130 Mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo into a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules assigned to the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 15, 2019. The 746th EAS maintains a constant presence in the U.S. Central
Dec. 6, 2019
KC-135 AOR night refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refueling to a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II above Eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2019. The 28th EARS deployed with U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for
Dec. 3, 2019
KC-135 AOR refueling mission

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, flies above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system, or AWACS, aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, or C2BM, surveillance,