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Col Kevin D. Hicok official photo

Official photo of Col. Kevin D. Hicok, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander.
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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Melisha Jackson, 378th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, tightens the chin strap on her helmet, during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. Exercises like these reaffirm service member’s proficiency in operations and gear familiarity ensuring every member can continue to support dynamic operations in any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Zachary Spencer, 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron assistant director of operations, reads a bunker procedure checklist during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. The highest ranking member in each bunker delegates responsibilities from the bunker checklist, and coordinates the release of specialized teams for post-attack duties contingent on the base defense operations center’s alarm statuses. These actions ensure service members can resume combat operations quickly and efficiently after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring the checklist.)
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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jarious George, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Personnel Support for Contingency Operations deliberate and crisis action planning and execution segments operator, dons an improved outer tactical vest during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. By conducting exercises like these, the 378th AEW solidifies its ability to support dynamic operations while defending the base and remaining ready to accept follow-on forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carlen Hailey, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Personnel Support for Contingency Operations deliberate and crisis action planning and execution segments operator, dons protective gear during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. The 378th AEW conducts bunker drills to enhance the wing's ability to prepare for and respond to inbound threats; exercises like these reaffirm the 378th AEW’s role as a ready, robust, and resilient warfighting platform within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

A passenger bus assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron drives around a cordon during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. By cordoning hazardous areas after an attack, service members can resume their assigned duties with limited operational impact nearly immediately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Quick, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight superintendent, ties a ribbon to create a cordon around an unexploded ordnance, during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. EOD technicians use their expertise to mitigate hazards to personnel and assets by ensuring cordons are the appropriate distance from unexploded ordinances based on their size and fragmentation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

A training ordnance sits on the ground during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. Training ordinances were incorporated to test service members’ ability to identify threats, properly cordon the area, and report findings to the base defense operations center for removal and demolition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Zane Hall, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Force Protection chief, transports a training ordnance during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. The force protection team utilized a training ordnance to test service members’ post-attack reconnaissance sweep procedures. Regardless of career field, all service members are trained to identify threats, hazards, and unexploded ordnance during PAR sweeps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leilani Strickland, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, places a magnetic chip detector tab on top of an MCD for a routine inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. MCD inspections are conducted after every flight, to test the health of aircraft engines by revealing the chemical composition of any metal particles that adhered to the tab. (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. Leilani Strickland, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, rinses a magnetic chip detector in isopropyl alcohol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. NDI technicians perform multiple rinses on MCDs to remove any excess oil or debris before conducting the inspection. MCD inspections are conducted after every flight to test for various metals that can cause critical damage within the engine of 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. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron walk across the flightline after conducting an inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. NDI technicians are responsible for identifying possible defects in systems and equipment before and after aircraft take flight to mitigate the risk of structural failure or hazardous conditions. (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 Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, reviews a reference card for an ultrasonic unit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. Ultrasonic units, along with a reference standard metal, set the basis for what NDI technicians should inspect when testing for delamination within the paint of the aircraft. (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 Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a water-based couplant on a reference standard metal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. This process allows for the calibration of the ultrasonic machine to test for delamination on the aircraft. NDI technicians use a range of tools and various techniques, including x-rays and ultrasound, to examine aircraft parts and equipment for flaws or defects that may not be visible to the naked eye. (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 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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