779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Published Oct. 6, 2021 By Tech. Sgt. Daryn Murphy 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait -- 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.