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TACP officer becomes F-16 pilot

Capt. Brandon Schoenfeldt, 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for a flight March 26, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Schoenfeldt, a former Tactical Air Control Party officer was the first officer to transition from the career field to become a fighter pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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TACP officer becomes F-16 pilot

Capt. Brandon Schoenfeldt, 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for a flight March 26, 2021, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Schoenfeldt, a former Tactical Air Control Party officer was the first officer to transition from the career field to become a fighter pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leala Marquez)
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KC-135 refuels U.S. Navy mission

A boom operator, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet during a mission over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Oct. 14, 2017. The F/A-18E is capable across the full mission spectrum: air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and precision strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)
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Agile Lightning demonstrates nimble operations

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, returns from a mission during Exercise Agile Lightning at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia, Aug. 5, 2019. The exercise demonstrated the adaptive basing methodology where personnel and aircraft can operate in austere environments to complete essential missions vital to the defense of U.S. assets and personnel and to project air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by AFCENT PA/Courtesy Photo)
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Agile Lightning demonstrates nimble operations

Airmen from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron transport gear in preparation for Exercise Agile Lightning at the 332 AEW, Southwest Asia, Aug. 4, 2019. The 380 EMXS hails from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The exercise demonstrated the adaptive basing methodology where personnel and aircraft can operate in austere environments to complete essential missions vital to the defense of U.S. assets and personnel and to project air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by AFCENT PA/Courtesy Photo)
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Agile Lightning demonstrates nimble operations

A U.S. F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, assigned to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, prepares to don his helmet for Exercise Agile Lightning Aug. 5, 2019. Agile Lightning is an exercise in adaptive basing methodology where personnel and aircraft can forward deploy any place in the world to complete essential missions vital to the defense of U.S. assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190801-F-OF524-0438

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, prepares to connect with a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission above an undisclosed location, Aug. 1, 2019. The F-22 Raptor, from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., is currently serving its first deployment to Al Udeid Air Base to defend American forces and interests in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)
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190426-F-QS178-1065

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis prior to take-off at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 26, 2019. The aircraft made history performing the first combat sortie in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190426-F-QS178-1034

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs a performance check with the MBU-23/P oxygen mask assembly in preparation for the first combat sortie in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility April 26, 2019, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The aircraft joined ADAB’s staggering fleet of the E-3 AWACS Sentry, U-2 Dragon Lady, RQ-4 Global Hawk and KC-10 Extender. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190426-F-QS178-1052

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron passes gear to a 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief after running system checks on the aircraft April 26, 2019, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the first time in U.S. Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190426-F-QS178-1018

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron receives assistance in securing gear to his sleeveless flight jacket in preparation for the first combat sortie in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility April 26, 2019, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The fleet of F-35s deployed from the active duty 388th and reserve 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for the first time in Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190426-F-QS178-1006

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron dons a sleeveless flight jacket in preparation for the first combat sortie in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility April 26, 2019, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The fleet of F-35s deployed from active duty 388th and reserve 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for the first time in Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190426-F-QS178-1001

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron dons an anti-gravity suit in preparation for the first combat sortie in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility April 26, 2019, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The fleet of F-35s deployed from the 4th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for the first time in Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Air Force Central Command, takes off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gracie I. Lee)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

Airmen assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron reposition a panel on the MQ-9 Reaper during repairs at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. The MQ-9 Reaper, an unmanned aircraft, is utilized to perform close air support and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Stefani, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, repairs an MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. The MQ-9 Reaper can perform a mission for nearly an entire day before needing to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

An Airman assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron screws in a panel on the MQ-9 Reaper during maintenance at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. For launch and recovery, a satellite fixed to the ground helps the MQ-9 team to carefully land the multi-role asset without the worry of delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Kublitz, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, screws in a panel on the MQ-9 Reaper during repairs at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators can continuously swap-out during a mission to enable fresh eyes to stay on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Kublitz, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, poses in front of an MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. The 62nd EATKS at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan operates the largest fleet of MQ-9s in the world performing launch and recovery assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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Fuel, parts, vehicles, oh my!

Micha Gulley, 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron F-16 aircraft parts store technician, searches for an aircraft part at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2018. There are seven functional areas within the LRS to include the passenger terminal, aerial port, supply, fuels, transportation management, vehicle maintenance and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois)
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