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380th AEW supports ACE exercise “Agile Tuskegee”

Airmen from the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron and the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section refuel a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle in a “hot pit” operation July 12, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Force Base, United Arab Emirates. Hot pit refueling occurs when an aircraft is fueled immediately after landing, while the aircraft keeps one engine running.
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380th AEW supports ACE exercise “Agile Tuskegee”

Staff Sgt. Logan Sauer, an aircraft electrician assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, attaches a fuel nozzle to a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during Agile Combat Employment exercise “Agile Tuskegee” July 12, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The exercise allowed 14 Airmen, assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants section, the ability to train on “hot pit” refueling operations.
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380th AEW supports ACE exercise “Agile Tuskegee”

Capt. Jun "Shredder" Kim, a Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) pilot, and his weapon systems officer coordinate with ground crews to receive fuel during Agile Combat Employment exercise “Agile Tuskegee” July 12, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The exercise allowed 14 Airmen, assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants section, the ability to train on “hot pit” refueling operations.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Lt. Col Kevin Walsh, the new commander of the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, speaks during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The AFCENT AWC focuses on regional defense by building partnership capacity and interoperability.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Col. Jordan G. Grant, the previous commander of the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, relinquishes command to Lt. Col Kevin Walsh during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Prior to his command of the AFCENT AWC, Walsh served on the Joint Staff, Nuclear Strike Branch of the Nuclear Operation Division, while assigned to the Pentagon, Washington D.C., and previously served as the commander of the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, more publicly known as the “The Thunderbirds.”
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Leblanc, a senior enlisted leader assigned to the the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, holds the AFCENT AWC guidon during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The AFCENT AWC program focuses on regional defense by building partnership capacity and interoperability.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Col. Jordan G. Grant, the previous commander of the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, speaks during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Grant first took command of the AFCENT AWC in June of 2020.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Col. Jordan G. Grant, the previous commander of the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, is awarded the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

(From Left) Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer McKeen, the command chief of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th AEW, applaud key leadership partners from the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The AFCENT AWC focuses on regional defense by building partnership capacity and interoperability.
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Friesen takes command of 380th EMDS Phantom Medics

Col. Stacey G. Friesen, the new commander of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron and surgeon general of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, receives the guidon from Brig. Gen. David R. Lopez, the commander of the 380th AEW, during a squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony July 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Friesen is a graduate student of the National War College, and previously served as the Executive Officer to the Air Force Surgeon General at the Pentagon.
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Friesen takes command of 380th EMDS Phantom Medics

Brig. Gen. David R. Lopez, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, speaks during a squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony July 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Col. Stacy G. Friesen assumed command of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron.
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Friesen takes command of 380th EMDS Phantom Medics

A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Base Honor Guard member presents the colors during the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony July 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

Maj. Andrew “House” Leader, the commander of the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron, attends a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Valkyrie is the call sign of all sorties flown by the 62nd EATKS.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

Senior Airman Davionne Stewart, a force protection escort and base honor guard member, presents the colors during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the previous commander to the new commander.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

(From left) Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, passes a guidon to Maj. Andrew “House” Leader, the new commander of the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 62nd EATKS’s primary mission is to employ, launch and recover MQ-9 Reapers for persistent attack and reconnaissance within the Southwest Asia area of responsibility.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

(From left) Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, receives a guidon from Maj. Nathan “PHOD” Erickson, the previous commander of the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron, during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 62nd EATKS’s primary mission is to employ, launch and recover MQ-9 Reapers for persistent attack and reconnaissance within the Southwest Asia area of responsibility.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

(From left) Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, awards Maj. Nathan “PHOD” Erickson, the previous commander of the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron, the Meritorious Service Medal, during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. As commander of the 62 EATKS, Erickson supported Operation Loyal Sentry, resulting in a successful rescue mission of two U.S. citizens. Erickson was also able to land three MQ-9 Reapers during the ballistic missile attacks on January 24, 2022.
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New Valkyrie takes command of 62nd EATKS

Tech. Sgt. Justin Allen, a sensor operator assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron, holds the unit guidon, during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. A change of command is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from the previous commander to the new commander.
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Active Shooter exercise keeps emergency response Airmen resilient and ready

(From left) Special Agents Ashley Maroufi and Rogelio Ruiz, both assigned to Office of Special Investigations Detachment 246, investigate a simulated mass casualty crime scene during an explosive ordinance disposal, active shooter exercise June 25, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The intent of the joint agency exercise was to evaluate emergency responders with no advance notice, in order to identify shortfalls in training, communication, or assets, to ensure the 380th AEW is ready for real-world situations.
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Active Shooter exercise keeps emergency response Airmen resilient and ready

Staff Sgt. Ruiz “Adrian” Ayala, an explosive ordinance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, peers into a simulated improvised explosive device during an explosive ordinance disposal, active shooter exercise June 25, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The intent of the joint agency exercise was to evaluate emergency responders with no advance notice, in order to identify shortfalls in training, communication, or assets, to ensure the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing is ready for real-world situations.
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