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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi an A-10 Thunderbolt II prior to a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment ensures close air support specialists are able to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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AFCENT Commander Flies with 77 EFS

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, prepares for flight at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Apr. 4, 2023. During the mission, the general flew over airspace in Syria, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Coalition service members deployed in the region who work with Syrian Democratic Forces to battle the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Since the beginning of March, Russian aircraft have violated deconfliction protocols, which were established between the Coalition and Russia to avoid miscalculations and potentially dangerous encounters in the airspace in 2019, 63 times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micah Coate)
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AFCENT Commander Flies with 77 EFS

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, prepares for flight at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Apr. 4, 2023. During the mission, the general flew over airspace in Syria, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Coalition service members deployed in the region who work with Syrian Democratic Forces to battle the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Since the beginning of March, Russian aircraft have violated deconfliction protocols, which were established between the Coalition and Russia to avoid miscalculations and potentially dangerous encounters in the airspace in 2019, 63 times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micah Coate)
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AFCENT Commander Flies with 77 EFS

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, prepares for flight at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Apr. 4, 2023. During the mission, the general flew over airspace in Syria, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and the Coalition service members deployed in the region who work with Syrian Democratic Forces to battle the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Since the beginning of March, Russian aircraft have violated deconfliction protocols, which were established between the Coalition and Russia to avoid miscalculations and potentially dangerous encounters in the airspace in 2019, 63 times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micah Coate)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt II brings a new close air support capability which enhances the lethality and readiness within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

The first U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off on the first A-10 sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The deployment of the A-10 offers the opportunity for U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) to experiment with close air support capabilities in order to achieve the most robust, diverse force possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The training mission was the first flown by an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and highlights the 380th AEW relationship with their UAE service member counterparts who share the airspace and runway around Al Dhafra AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II Sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Mayson Browning, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II before the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2022. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II Sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Captain Connor Jones, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, climbs into his aircraft before the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Sabatino DiMascio)
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332 AEW demonstrates ACE capabilities during Operation Agile Spartan IV

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 389th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron assigned to the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing taxis toward the flight line prior to takeoff, March 17, 2023 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The jet was part of Operation Agile Spartan IV, a twice-annual exercise hosted by Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) to enhance Agile Combat Employment capabilities and strengthen regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien) (Photo edited for operational security)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the runway at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Air Base Emirates, after arriving March 31, 2023. As part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, the aircraft will integrate seamlessly with the Air Warfare Center at Al Dhafra AB, ensuring close air support capabilities are well-represented in exercises and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/Released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady (center), 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, greets U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Hobbins (left), 380th Air Expeditionary Wing deputy commander, after arriving in his A-10 Thunderbolt II at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the 75th EFS and 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron will provide additional capabilities in close air support within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to deplane following his arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in the Middle East provide additional capabilities for U.S. Air Forces Central as well as providing the close air support (CAS) pilots opportunities to build upon their skillsets outside of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to deplane following his arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, including Brady's, arrived early to the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility following the congressional approval of moving A-10 Warthogs into the U.S. Central Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force pilot prepares to deplane following arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. As part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, the newly arrived A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft will integrate seamlessly with the Air Warfare Center at Al Dhafra AB, ensuring close air support capabilities are well-represented in exercises and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/Released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II of the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches for landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the 75th EFS and 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron will provide additional capabilities in close air support within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

The helmet of Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, rests on the canopy of his A-10 Thunderbolt II after arriving at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in the Middle East provide additional capabilities for U.S. Air Forces Central as well as providing the close air support pilots opportunities to build upon their skillsets outside of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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SAAPM: Stand against sexual assault

A mural is painted to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 27, 2023. During the month of April, AASAB is hosting several SAAPM events to raise awareness and encourage a personal commitment by all service members to create a professional culture where sexual assault is not tolerated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda Mahoney)
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SAAPM: Stand against sexual assault

U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, signs a mural to signify April 1st as the start of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 27, 2023. During the month of April, AASAB is hosting several SAAPM events to raise awareness and encourage a personal commitment by all service members to create a professional culture where sexual assault is not tolerated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda Mahoney)
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