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  • “Triple Nickel” returns to the fight

    For the first time in 15 years, the 555th Fighter Squadron has deployed here to provide war-winning air power and deterrence to the region.One of the biggest enthusiasts of the Triple Nickel and their F-16 Fighting Falcons being in the region is U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, commander of

  • KC-135 Refueling Mission

    A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle flies over northern Iraq, Nov. 6, 2019. U.S. Air Forces Central Command operations deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

  • AFCENT Airmen, Coalition Forces Work Together to Defend Region

    Thousands of U.S. service members continually train here with regional partners to strengthen and reinforce the coalition’s defensive posture and ability to defend against regional threats.Over the summer, U.S. Air Forces Central Command focused on adaptive basing, increasing and improving

  • AOR refueling mission

    A United States Air Force B-52H Stratofortress receives fuel via aerial refueling from a KC-10 Extender above the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 1, 2019. The B-52H, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is part of a Bomber Task Force operating out of RAF Fairford, England. The aircraft is a long-range

  • Global Strike this week: Capability, professionalism and boldness

    The men and women of Air Force Global Strike Command have not only had a busy week, but have repeatedly showcased the importance of rapid deployment to conduct combat operations.During the past week, AFGSC, in coordination with U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command,

  • 332 EMDG, coalition partners train in Mass Casualty exercise

    The 332d Air Expeditionary Wing coordinated a Mass Casualty (MASCAL) exercise on Oct. 16, 2019. Several key players from the 332d Expeditionary Medical Group and coalition medical team partners from the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) and German Air Force partnered together with the 332 AEW first

  • AFCENT leadership team visits 380 AEW

    U.S. Air Forces Central Command top leadership visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Oct. 25, 2019, for a base immersion and to discuss the wing’s critical role in the theater of operations.Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, AFCENT commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Drinkard, AFCENT command chief,

  • Dynamic Defense

    B1-B Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base arrive at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 25, 2109. The unannounced arrival demonstrates the United States Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command and AFCENT's collective capacity and

  • Operation Inherent Resolve

    U.S. Army Soldiers with the 4-5 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, unload a patriot launching station from a C-5 Galaxy at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), October 23, 2109. The U.S. is partnering with the KSA in PSAB to enhance operational flexibility while maintaining

  • 4-5 ADA arrive at Prince Sultan Air Base

    U.S. Army Soldiers with 4-5 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, Ft. Hood, Texas, receive a new-comers brief at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), October 21, 2019. The U.S. is partnering with the KSA in PSAB to enhance operational flexibility while maintaining security and