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Backbone of 378th EMXS: Weapons backshop

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Raymond Heredia, and Senior Airman Kevin Estrada, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance members, attach a mid-barrel clamp assembly to a M61A1 Gatling gun during an operations check within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. Routine maintenance and operations checks are conducted to ensure weapons systems remain functional at all times for use in support of deterrence and regional stability operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Backbone of 378th EMXS: Weapons backshop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Raymond Heredia, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance member, attaches a barrel to a M61A Gatling gun during an operations check within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. The 378th EMXS Armament Flight ensures weapon systems adhere to technical orders outlining specifications for assembly and functionality, in order to equip aircraft with a lethal means of force if needed during combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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U.S. Marines host joint PME at 378th AEW

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Griste, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, presents a certificate to a Marine during a Corporals Course graduation ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 18, 2025. Skills taught during the joint Corporals Course will directly translate to the battlefield, as most modern warfare is joint by nature. Marines and Airmen often operate side-by-side in expeditionary environments, just like at the 378th AEW, enhancing force lethality and improving future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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U.S. Marines host joint PME at 378th AEW

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Griste, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, speaks at a Corporals Course graduation ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 18, 2025. As the guest speaker, Griste spoke about the responsibilities of leadership, accountability and standards to prepare the soon-to-be noncommissioned officers in the Air Force and Marines for the challenges they will face as leaders charged with delivering mission success in a continuously evolving warfare environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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U.S. Marines host joint PME at 378th AEW

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Davis, 378th AEW Corporals Course graduation ceremony narrator, delivers opening remarks at a Corporals Course graduation ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 18, 2025. The Corporals Course is a professional military education course that prepares soon-to-be and junior Marine noncommissioned officers by enhancing their leadership abilities, warfighting skills and knowledge on traditions, regulations and responsibilities, with an overall goal to equip graduates for the increased responsibilities that come alongside their rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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U.S. Marines host joint PME at 378th AEW

U.S. Marines and Airmen pose for a photo at a Corporals Course graduation ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 18, 2025. As a highly integrated installation hosting multiple U.S. military services, the Marines opened seats in the class to Airmen, with a total enrollment of 38 students, all successfully graduating the course. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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U.S. Marines host joint PME at 378th AEW

U.S. Marines and Airmen deliver the noncommissioned officer charge upon graduating a Corporals Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 18, 2025. Corporals Course is not typically a joint professional military education, however, by inviting other services the Marine instructor cadre aimed to build an early understanding of joint operations, enhance interoperability and promote a mutual respect between services at the small-unit leader level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Deter, Defend, Protect: 378th AEW conducts rapid airpower genera

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron retracts its landing gear after take off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 31, 2025. Expeditionary fighter and fighter generation squadrons practice Agile Combat Employment skills used for no-notice air power generation, from aircraft power off to take off, to ensure the installation can rapidly respond to threats in a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Deter, Defend, Protect: 378th AEW conducts rapid airpower genera

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Mission Generation Force Elements prepare to take off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 31, 2025. The 378th AEW is postured to rapidly establish credible, combat-ready forces within the AOR to deter adversary threats of aggression and, if necessary, respond with effective and overwhelming force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Deter, Defend, Protect: 378th AEW conducts rapid airpower genera

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 31, 2025. The ability to rapidly generate air power in a moment’s notice ensures U.S. forces are able to quickly respond to, and eliminate threats in the dynamic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Deter, Defend, Protect: 378th AEW conducts rapid airpower genera

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 31, 2025. The expeditionary capability of the 79th EFS’s fleet of F-16s ensures combat-ready forces are available in the most austere locations to preserve and defend the U.S. and its partners’ interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Deter, Defend, Protect: 378th AEW conducts rapid airpower genera

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Mission Generation Force Elements prepare to take off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 31, 2025. MGFEs assigned to the 378th AEW continuously practice rapid aircraft startup procedures to ensure quick, forceful responses with limited notice are seamless when needed for a potential threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Yang, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance specialist, drills a hole in a simulated aircraft structure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. 378th EMXS aircraft structural maintenance specialists inspect, repair and fabricate aircraft structures to ensure airframes remain mission-ready in increasingly complex environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Yang, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance specialist, assembles a simulated aircraft structure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. 378th EMXS aircraft structural maintenance specialists maintain the integrity of airframes through corrosion control, metal repair and composite fabrication, ensuring rapid airpower generation in protection of regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexie Delgado, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Napper, 378th EMXS aircraft metals technology specialist, perform a measurement check on a recently constructed aircraft component within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. The 378th EMXS fabrication flight provides mission-critical aircraft components, sustaining the U.S. Air Forces’s expeditionary capability to rapidly establish credible, combat-ready forces and proactively deter adversarial threats within the U.S. CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Napper, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, checks the tightness of screws on a computer numerical control machine bed within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. The 378th EMXS fabrication flight utilizes CNC machinery to construct crucial aircraft components from raw metals, ensuring 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower in support of regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Napper, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, operates a computer numerical control machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. The 378th EMXS fabrication flight promotes the collective development of airpower by manufacturing and maintaining critical components, effectively ensuring the lethality and readiness of the U.S. Air Force to defend against regional security and stability challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Napper, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, takes a precise measurement with a micrometer within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. 378th EMXS aircraft metals technology specialists are responsible for providing the components necessary to maintain the integrity of mission-critical equipment, ensuring the U.S. remains a highly agile fighting force in support of the long-term security and stability of the U.S. CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Napper, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, takes precision measurements of simulated aircraft structures within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. 378th EMXS aircraft metals technology specialists achieve precise measurements and exact tolerances, ensuring mission-critical equipment is readily available to provide safe, reliable and timely generation of combat airpower in support of regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Forging the Fight: 378th EMXS fabrication flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamon Mitchell, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, operates a plasma cutter to create a custom aircraft part within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. 378th EMXS aircraft metals technology specialists ensure every manufactured aircraft component meets exact specifications and tolerances, sustaining the U.S. Air Force’s ability to remain a highly agile fighting force for deterring regional threats and achieving strategic advantage over competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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