Fun in the sun at the 2013 Dubai Airshow

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. James Kerrigan takes a break from the desert sun at the biennial Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16, 2013. A U.A.E. C-17 taxis into position behind the Cobra. Kerrigan is an AH-1Z Cobra Attack Helicopter pilot assigned to VMM 1-66 of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed from Camp Pendleton, Calif., and calls San Diego home. Department of Defense officials stated the Dubai Airshow highlights DOD aviation technology as well as the men and women who serve. The U.S. participates in DAS to demonstrate a commitment to regional security, to demonstrate the flexibility of air power, and to strengthen military to military relationships with regional partners. All DOD forces participating in the airshow were already deployed in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Faggard)

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AF senior leader visits troops at 2013 Dubai Airshow

Ms. Heidi Grant talks to pilots in flight deck of the C-130J Hercules during the 2013 Dubai Airshow at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, Nov. 18, 2013. The C-130 crew is part of a total force integration unit deployed from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)

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Communications airmen support total force at Dubai Airshow

Tech. Sgt. Peggy Hockett lines up a modem to a satellite flying overhead, Nov. 15, 2013, which will provide secure and unsecured communications to American decision makers throughout the region at the Dubai World Central airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. Hockett is a Radio Frequency Transmission Systems NCO in charge deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and a graduate of Lewiston High School, Maine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Faggard)

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US Air Force security forces support 2013 Dubai Airshow

Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron set up gates around aircraft Nov. 15 at the Dubai World Central Airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, prior to the 2013 Dubai Airshow Nov. 17-21. SFS airmen are responsible for maintaining 24/7 security for all Department of Defense assets at the DAS and work closely with the local police force. The U.S. has supported the DAS since 1999, which hosts more than 1,000 exhibitors from nearly 50 countries as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf region. This year there will be C-130J Hercules, F-15E Strike Eagle, P-8 Poseidon, F-18 Hornet, MV-22 Osprey and CH-47 Chinook displays representing U.S. military airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bahja J. Jones)

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U.S. military personnel participate for the fourth time in 2013 Dubai Air Show

Published Nov. 20, 2013
U.S. Air Forces Central Command Public Affairs

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- U.S. military personnel participate for the fourth time in the bi-annual 2013 Dubai Air Show.

U.S. participation strengthens military-to-military relationships and increases interoperability with allies and partners in the region.

Be sure to watch video of the 2013 Dubai Air Show by clicking here.

Fun in the sun at the 2013 Dubai Airshow

AF senior leader visits troops at 2013 Dubai Airshow

Communications airmen support total force at Dubai Airshow

US Air Force security forces support 2013 Dubai Airshow