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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, references a technical order while using an ultrasonic unit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The TO provides instruction on how to properly calibrate an ultrasonic unit for a delamination inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Kitur, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, uses a tap hammer to inspect for disbonds along the wing of an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. Disbonds, or delamination, can occur when paint on the aircraft has separated into layers, requiring the aircraft to be repainted before resuming flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Alcantara, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a probe attached to an eddy current machine to inspect for cracks along the canopy seal of an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The canopy seal ensures an airtight closure over the cockpit of the aircraft to enable pilots to conduct aerial combat maneuvers at an altitude of up to 50,000 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Alcantara, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects for cracks along the canopy seal of an F-16C Fighting Falcon using an eddy current machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The canopy seal is assessed for damages after every 50 flight hours, maintaining structural integrity to ensure safe flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lucus French, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron assistant chief controller tower liaison, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. French’s duties include providing a safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic, while separating aircraft to prevent collisions in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myles Peters, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor tower liaison, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. Peters’ duties include coordination with host nation controllers to ensure a safe flow of air traffic across multiple departments and agencies from two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myles Peters, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor tower liaison, shines a light gun within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. Air traffic controllers use a standardized system of light flashes and colors from the Federal Aviation Administration to maintain safe coordination and movement of vehicles and aircraft on the airfield and within the assigned airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myles Peters, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor tower liaison, shines a light gun within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. Controllers use light guns to signal vehicles and aircraft with multiple colors and frequency of flashes, allowing the tower to retain operational control of the airfield in any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myles Peters, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor tower liaison, speaks into a microphone connected to an enhanced terminal voice switch, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. The ETVS provides multiple frequencies which air traffic controllers use to communicate with aircraft on the ground and in the air to ensure safe and orderly aerial operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

A U.S. Air Force air traffic controller programs a land mobile radio within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. In addition to being a communication tool to grant airfield vehicles access to controlled movement areas, air traffic controllers use LMRs to direct first responders on the airfield during emergencies, ensuring timely responses for any mishap at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lucus French, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron assistant chief controller tower liaison, monitors the certified tower radar display within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. The CTRD displays headings, altitudes, and call signs of aircraft within the surrounding airspace, allowing controllers to safely direct aircraft and avoid hazardous flight paths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myles Peters, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor tower liaison, looks through binoculars within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. Air traffic controllers use binoculars to confirm landing gears are down on inbound aircraft, and monitor the airfield for potential hazards that could impact operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Myles Peters, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor tower liaison, uses a land mobile radio within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. LMRs are used to communicate with transiting vehicles on the airfield within controlled movement areas to ensure personnel and aircraft safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Fuels in Flight: 378th ELRS implements innovative process

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Garrett, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information service center section chief, secures a Parrot ANAFI USA drone within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 1, 2025. The drone is equipped with post-detection software, SPOTR, which utilizes imagery technology to inspect the integrity of multiple fuel bladders and miles of fuel system across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Fuels in Flight: 378th ELRS implements innovative process

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. John Sears, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Red Air noncommissioned officer in charge, prepares for the landing of a Parrot ANAFI USA drone within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 1, 2025. 378th ESFS Red Air and Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems collaborated with 378th ELRS, ensuring each step of the innovative process would adhere to proper protocol, safety and security measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Fuels in Flight: 378th ELRS implements innovative process

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. John Sears, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Red Air noncommissioned officer in charge, operates a Parrot ANAFI USA drone within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 1, 2025. 378th ESFS Red Air and Counter small Unmanned Aircraft Systems collaborated with 378th ELRS, ensuring each step of the innovative process would adhere to proper protocol, safety and security measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Fuels in Flight: 378th ELRS implements innovative process

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Tilton, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, prepares for the launch of a Parrot ANAFI USA drone within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 1, 2025. 378th ELRS partnered with U.S. Air Forces Central Command Battle Lab to create an innovative process to safely inspect miles of fuel line and multiple fuel bladders across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Fuels in Flight: 378th ELRS implements innovative process

A Parrot ANAFI USA drone, assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, rests on a Pelican case before flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 1, 2025. Employing drones as an LRS capability is a result of collaboration between the 378th ELRS and U.S. Air Forces Central Command Battle Lab. This innovative process reduces the risk to operators that must inspect the miles of pipelines and the multiple fuel bladders currently in operation across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Fuels in Flight: 378th ELRS implements innovative process

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Garrett, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information service center section chief, replaces a battery pack on a Parrot ANAFI USA drone within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 1, 2025. Drone operation allows for a reduction in the amount of time needed to inspect miles of fuel systems and reduces personnel exposure to leaking fuel or foreign objects that could cause damage to the fuel line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Fuels in Flight: 378th ELRS implements innovative process

A Parrot ANAFI USA drone, assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, flies overhead, to inspect a fuel line within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 1, 2025. AFCENT Battle Lab leveraged partnerships with George Mason University and the Office of Naval Research to certify the software testing and training of operators, ensuring safe and effective deployment across the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger) (This photo has been edited for operational security)
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