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AWACS crew eyes over the battle

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicolas Queiroz, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry airborne radar technician, writes down radar data while flying in an E-3 over Southwest Asia, March 12, 2021. Radar technicians are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all radar equipment to ensure technology on board the E-3 can gather and present broad and detailed battlefield information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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AWACS crew eyes over the battle

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phil Walker, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry pilot, flies an E-3 over Southwest Asia March 12, 2021. The E-3 provides situational awareness of friendly, neutral and hostile activity in the command and control area of responsibility while also overseeing battle management of theater forces, all-altitude and all-weather surveillance of battle space, and early warning of enemy actions during joint, allied and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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AWACS crew eyes over the battle

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Aceves, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry pilot, prepares to take off at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2021. The E-3 is an airborne warning and control battle management, surveillance, target detection and tracking aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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AWACS crew eyes over the battle

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Lauren Waters (left), 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron (EAACS) E-3 Sentry air battle manager (ABM), and Senior Airman Justin Embrey (right), 968th EAACS E-3 mission systems officer, test oxygen masks at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2021. ABMs work alongside MSOs to combine knowledge of aircraft, weapons, surveillance, radar, communications and electronic equipment to ensure effective command and control mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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AWACS crew eyes over the battle

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Johnson, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry mission systems officer (MSO), talks to a crew member while flying in an E-3 over Southwest Asia, March 12, 2021. MSOs coordinate all of the necessary data received on airborne command centers and provide critical information to pilots and ground units during missions and operations all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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AWACS crew eyes over the battle

Royal Canadian Air Force Master Cpl. Kristopher Hann, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry mission systems operator, looks at a monitor while flying in an E-3 over Southwest Asia, March 12, 2021. During E-3 training and combat operations, allied forces work alongside their counterparts in the U.S. Air Force to help manage the battle space during tactical and strategic missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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AWACS crew eyes over the battle

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Greyson Byrd, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry flight engineer, looks over gauges while flying in an E-3 over Southwest Asia, March 12, 2021. Byrd is responsible for regulating and overseeing the mechanical aspects of the E-3 to ensure the aircraft and personnel can perform command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection, and track ally, neutral and adversary aircraft and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)
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AWACS maintainers, crew surpass 50 consecutive combat missions

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry from 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron flies over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 15, 2020. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)
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AWACS maintainers, crew surpass 50 consecutive combat missions

A U.S. Air Force, E-3 Sentry receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 15, 2020. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)
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A U.S. Air Force in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 11, 2020,. The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers U.S. Air Forces Central Command a global reach aerial refueling capability to support our joint and coalition aircraft, providing war-winning airpower throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan C. Bevan)
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AWACS test rapid deployment capability at PSAB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rollin McConnohie, 968 Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron aircrew member, discuses inflight procedures with a member of the Royal Saudi Air Force during a meet and greet on Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2020. The E-3 Sentry is forward deployed to PSAB from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, as part of an agile combat employment mission meant to test their ability to conduct missions in the region from an austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Michael Charles)
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AWACS test rapid deployment capability at PSAB

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Candels, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3 Sentry air battle manager, briefs members of the Royal Saudi Air Force members on flying procedures during a meet and greet on Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2020. The E-3 and its aircrew are forward deployed to PSAB from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, as part of an agile combat employment mission meant to test their ability to conduct missions in the region from an austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Michael Charles)
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AWACS test rapid deployment capability at PSAB

U.S. Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force E-3 Sentry aircrew members discuss a variety of mission topics during a meet and greet on Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2020. The E-3 and its aircrew are forward deployed to PSAB from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, as part of an agile combat employment mission meant to test their ability to conduct missions in the region from an austere location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Michael Charles)
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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, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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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, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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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, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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U.S. showcases assets during 2019 Dubai Airshow opening day

An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron rests on the flightline at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. U.S. military participation builds upon our strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates and enhances our relationships with other allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
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U.S. showcases assets during 2019 Dubai Airshow opening day

An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron rests on the flightline at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. U.S. military participation builds upon our strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates and enhances our relationships with other allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)
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Crew chiefs assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remain with their E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft until it taxis for takeoff on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, June 26, 2019. Crew chiefs remain on standby to counter any maintenance issues that may come up during the flight crew’s checks and marshal the aircraft when ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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A crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron waits in front of the E-3 Sentry on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, June 26, 2019. The E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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