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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alfredo Llamas Jr., 79th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, completes an internal and external inspection by closing the zipper of a CSU-22/P full coverage G-suit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The G-suit's advanced materials and bladder configuration enable rapid inflation and deflation cycles, critical for pilots’ safety during evasive maneuvers and high-speed engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alfredo Llamas Jr., 79th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, winds 100-pound cord around a hook-blade knife before storing it in a CSU-22/P full coverage G-suit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The hook-blade knife is a combat tool, stored in the G-suit that provides the ability for pilots and aircrew to cut through cords, harnesses or fabric in life-threatening situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Richter, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, performs a visual inspection of a helmet ensemble within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The visual inspection covers both the interior and exterior of the helmet to detect any sign of degradation and verify operational readiness, ensuring every piece of gear worn by the pilots and aircrew maintains full mission capability, survivability and combat effectiveness.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Richter, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, swabs an MBU-20/P soft shell with isopropyl alcohol during an inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. AFE Airmen deliver mission-ready equipment to pilots and aircrew, ensuring each asset undergoes rigorous inspection and meets stringent operational and safety standards. This equipment is crucial to mission effectiveness, enabling pilots and aircrew to execute critical sorties across the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Richter, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, cleans a helmet ensemble visor within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The U.S. Air Force equips its pilots with advanced helmets engineered for high-threat combat environments, integrating the latest technology to enhance survivability and lethality. These helmets deliver acoustic noise reduction and seamless integration with night-vision goggles, secure communications and the joint mounted helmet cueing system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron Weapons Flight, pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. Weapons load crew members are experts in loading a variety of munition system configurations, enabling the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to generate air power that continues to dominate the battlespace amidst new threats with innovative weaponry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruno Dusabe, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, inspects a Triple Ejector Rack-9/A within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The TER-9/A enhances F-16C payload flexibility by enabling numerous munition attachments for more responsive, precision strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laniah Rosado, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, stands by an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. Weapons load crew members are experts in loading a variety of munition system configurations, enabling the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to generate air power that continues to dominate the battlespace amidst new threats with innovative weaponry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring an aircraft panel.)
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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laniah Rosado, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Bruno Dusabe, 555th EFGS weapons load crew chief, arm an F-16C Fighting Falcon with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The ability to execute rapid combat airpower generation across dynamic and contested environments, enables combat operations within the continuously evolving AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

An impulse cartridge box sits on an airfield while a 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew debriefs within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. Weapons load crews are responsible for enabling the lethality of U.S. aircraft by loading multiple weapon systems with precision, agility and speed. Load crews’ job expertise and knowledge are essential to rapidly configure numerous payloads to successfully match air power capabilities with corresponding threats in the continuously evolving battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruno Dusabe, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, loads Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets onto an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The APKWS rockets are equipped with a laser guidance kit which allows the munition to navigate to its intended target during combat operations supporting regional stability and adversarial deterrence objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laniah Rosado, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, tightens a Triple Ejector Rack-9/A within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The TER 9/A is capable of being installed on numerous weapons stations throughout the F-16 Fighting Falcon, enabling a multitude of payload configurations to enhance lethality capabilities in dynamic threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Colonel Matthew E. Hanson

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Hanson poses for an official portrait within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 25, 2025.
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26th ERQS and Royal Saudi Air Force exchange parts for continued security in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Decorato, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, installs a butterfly valve on an HC-130J Combat King II within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. The butterfly valve was part of an exchange with the Royal Saudi Air Force and is essential to HC-130J operations and aircrew safety. Long-standing USAF relationships within the CENTCOM area of responsibility enabled this exchange and ensured continued operations within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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26th ERQS and Royal Saudi Air Force exchange parts for continued security in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jimmy Stemper, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, installs a butterfly valve on an HC-130J Combat King II within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. The valve was part of an exchange with the Royal Saudi Air Force to ensure the safety of the aircrew during enduring operations in the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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26th ERQS and Royal Saudi Air Force exchange parts for continued security in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jimmy Stemper, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, installs a butterfly valve on an HC-130J Combat King II within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. The butterfly valve redirects hot bleed air outside of the aircraft cabin ensuring aircrew members can continue their missions safely and was part of an exchange with the Royal Saudi Air Force. These types of operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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26th ERQS and Royal Saudi Air Force exchange parts for continued security in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jimmy Stemper, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, installs a butterfly valve on an HC-130J Combat King II within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. The butterfly valve was part of an exchange with the Royal Saudi Air Force and is essential to HC-130J operations and aircrew safety. Long-standing USAF relationships within the CENTCOM area of responsibility enabled this exchange and ensured continued operations within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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26th ERQS and Royal Saudi Air Force exchange parts for continued security in the AOR

Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Decorato, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, adjusts a seal on an HC-130J Combat King II butterfly valve within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. The butterfly valve redirects hot bleed air outside of the aircraft cabin ensuring aircrew members can continue their missions safely and was part of an exchange with the Royal Saudi Air Force. These types of operations and engagements with our allies and partners demonstrate and strengthen our shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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26th ERQS and Royal Saudi Air Force exchange parts for continued security in the AOR

A butterfly valve sits on the floor of an HC-130J Combat King II within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. The butterfly valve was part of an exchange with the Royal Saudi Air Force and is essential to HC-130J operations and aircrew safety. Long-standing USAF relationships within the CENTCOM area of responsibility enabled this exchange and ensured continued operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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26th ERQS and Royal Saudi Air Force exchange parts for continued security in the AOR

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jimmy Stemper, 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician removes a faulty butterfly valve from an HC-130J Combat King II within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 29, 2025. The butterfly valve redirects hot bleed air outside of the aircraft cabin ensuring aircrew members can continue their missions safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)
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