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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to land following a training mission during Exercise Spears of Victory at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 30, 2025. The mission, flown with Coalition partners, was designed to establish a foundation for seamless integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garrett Holloway 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, checks for leaks inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon as part of the aircraft recovery process during Exercise Spears of Victory, at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 27, 2025. Training with joint and Coalition allies and partners during Agile Combat Employment exercises increases lethality and enhances interoperability, allowing forces to counter military aggression and coercion by sharing responsibilities for common defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)
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Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Hardman and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tevin Patterson, 97th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chiefs, pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Hardman and Patterson have spent some important holidays together during deployment and have built a stronger bond because of that time together.
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Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Hardman (left) and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt.Tevin Patterson (right), 97th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chiefs, pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Harman and Patterson have worked together for multiple years and are stationed together at Fairchild Air Force Base, WA.
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Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tevin Patterson, 97th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, tightens a fuel pump to a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Fuel is applied to each aircraft upon mission completion to ensure that if the aircraft is needed for another mission, it is ready to go.
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Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tevin Patterson, 97th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, performs an inspection of a wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Patterson inspects the tires, wings, cables, lights, panels and other parts of the aircraft to ensure the aircraft is mission-ready at all times.
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Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Hardman, 97th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, performs an inspection of a panel on the KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Hardman inspects the tires, wings, cables, lights, panels and other parts of the aircraft to ensure the aircraft is mission-ready at all times.
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Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tevin Patterson, 97th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, applies a tail stand to the back of a KC-135 Stratotanker within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Patterson applies a tail stand to the aircraft to prevent the aircraft from falling backwards in the event that it becomes unstable.
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Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Hardman, 97th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, changes the oil in a KC-135 Stratotanker engine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. The aircraft must have oil applied to each engine upon landing before it is considered ready for use.
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Dynamic duo keeps 378th KC-135s ready to go

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Hardman, 97th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron crew chief, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker to its designated parking spot on the flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Hardman marshals aircraft into their designated parking spots and conducts post-flight inspections ensuring mission and operational readiness of the aircraft.
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Nurse turned firefighter makes impact while deployed

Puerto Rico-born U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alfredo Garcia, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, set on a journey to join the U.S. Air Force at the age of 23
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Nurse turned firefighter makes impact while deployed

Two firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron work together during fire hose training within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 17, 2024. Garcia helps his fellow Airmen with different techniques during firefighter training that they can apply during real-life situations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Nurse turned firefighter makes impact while deployed

Two firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron perform firehose training within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 17, 2024. To make it easier for his partner to control where the fire hose is being aimed, Garcia typically takes the backend of the firefighting formation. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Nurse turned firefighter makes impact while deployed

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alfredo Garcia, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron unravels a fire hose for training within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 17, 2024. Garcia conducts regular fire hose training to maximize his team’s safety in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Nurse turned firefighter makes impact while deployed

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alfredo Garcia, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 17, 2024. Garcia began his career as a nurse in Puerto Rico before moving to the U.S. and becoming an Air Force firefighter. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Preparing for the Unexpected: An Airman's Mission to Strengthen Readiness

Airmen assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing practice first aid during a post-attack reconnaissance rodeo, Dec. 13, 2024, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The training included supervised tourniquet application led by medical professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Preparing for the Unexpected

Airmen assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing practice first aid during a post-attack reconnaissance rodeo, Dec. 13, 2024, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The training included supervised tourniquet application led by medical professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Preparing for the Unexpected

An emergency management specialist assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron assists an aircraft fuel systems journyeman in properly documenting observations during a post-attack reconnaissance (PAR) rodeo, Dec. 13, 2024, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Accurate documentation during a PAR sweep helps emergency managers identify and track potentially hazardous areas. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Preparing for the Unexpected

Airmen assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing receive a briefing before starting a post-attack reconnaissance rodeo, Dec. 13, 2024, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The briefing provided participants with a refresher on their training before applying it in various practical scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Speaking for the Mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roland Phelps, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Host Nation Coordination Cell cryptologic language analyst, stands in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in a U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 28, 2024. Phelps participated in Exercise PHOENIX ARMOR as the only translator between the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen and our coalition partners during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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