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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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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, shines a light gun within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. Air traffic controllers use a standardized system of light flashes and colors from the Federal Aviation Administration to maintain safe coordination and movement of vehicles and aircraft on the airfield and within the assigned airspace. (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, shines a light gun within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. Controllers use light guns to signal vehicles and aircraft with multiple colors and frequency of flashes, allowing the tower to retain operational control of the airfield in any situation. (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, speaks into a microphone connected to an enhanced terminal voice switch, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. The ETVS provides multiple frequencies which air traffic controllers use to communicate with aircraft on the ground and in the air to ensure safe and orderly aerial operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Precision in every transmission: 378th OSS ensures safe skies

A U.S. Air Force air traffic controller programs a land mobile radio within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. In addition to being a communication tool to grant airfield vehicles access to controlled movement areas, air traffic controllers use LMRs to direct first responders on the airfield during emergencies, ensuring timely responses for any mishap at any time. (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 Tech. Sgt. Lucus French, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron assistant chief controller tower liaison, monitors the certified tower radar display within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. The CTRD displays headings, altitudes, and call signs of aircraft within the surrounding airspace, allowing controllers to safely direct aircraft and avoid hazardous flight paths. (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, looks through binoculars within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. Air traffic controllers use binoculars to confirm landing gears are down on inbound aircraft, and monitor the airfield for potential hazards that could impact operations. (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, uses a land mobile radio within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. LMRs are used to communicate with transiting vehicles on the airfield within controlled movement areas to ensure personnel and aircraft safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th EMXS Munitions Flight delivers air power

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicalette Fuller, Airman 1st Class Sean Disney, and Staff Sgt. Jordan Dyer, precision guided munitions crew chiefs assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight, pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025. As PGM crew chiefs, the team is charged to inspect, maintain, assemble, disassemble, and test missiles used to generate air power to support combat operations within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th EMXS Munitions Flight delivers air power

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Disney, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight precision guided munitions crew chief, reads a technical order on a tablet, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025. PGM crew chiefs adhere to detailed specifications within technical orders to ensure all munitions are properly assembled and stored before use on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring a label on the tablet.)
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378th EMXS Munitions Flight delivers air power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicalette Fuller, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight precision guided munitions crew chief, inspects the front umbilical on an AIM-9X missile, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025. The front umbilical connects the missile to the aircraft and transfers data about targets, as well as the command to fire from the pilot to the weapon system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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