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Airmen provide medical readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marlene Stinson, an expeditionary medical group pharmacy technician, counts medication at an undisclosed location in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 26, 2023. Pharmacy technicians perform inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations and supply Airmen with their necessary medicines. Expeditionary medical Airmen provide service members with the healthcare they need to ensure they are ready to generate combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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Airmen provide medical readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nelvin Cordova, an expeditionary medical group pharmacy technician, fills a syringe with iron at an undisclosed location in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 26, 2023. The iron was used to prepare bags of saline solution for iron infusions. Expeditionary medical Airmen provide service members with the healthcare they need to ensure they are ready to generate combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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Airmen provide medical readiness

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Igor Dufrene, an expeditionary medical group laboratory technician, prepares to draw blood at an undisclosed location in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 26, 2023. Blood was drawn to examine cells, chemicals, proteins, and other substances in the blood Expeditionary medical Airmen provide service members with the healthcare they need to ensure they are ready to generate combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian McKinney, expeditionary security forces squadron military working dog handler and MWD Sipos, participate in a controlled aggression exercise at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 7, 2023. MWDs undergo physical conditioning to maintain their strength, agility, and stamina. Handlers are also responsible for the physical aspect of each dog, including bathing, grooming, exercising, and feeding their dogs. Military working dogs are also prone to injuries, so being able to deal with cuts, scrapes, broken nails, broken teeth, and more is vital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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U.S. Air Force expeditionary security forces squadron military working dog Bonnie, waits for a command from her handler at an undisclosed location in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 7, 2023. MWD provide a variety of services, including the detection of explosives and drug searches, tracking of personnel and suspects, patrol of restricted areas, and protection of military installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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U.S. Air Force expeditionary security forces squadron military working dog, Dak, jumps over an obstacle at an undisclosed location in the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 7, 2023. MWDs undergo physical conditioning to maintain their strength, agility, and stamina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)
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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s, 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is parked loaded with munitions at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 26, 2023. The A-10, also known as the Warthog, is the first aircraft in the U.S. Air Force’s inventory specifically designed for close air support to ground forces. They are simple, effective, and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. (Courtesy Photo)
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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is armed with munitions at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 26, 2023. The variety of munitions enables the Combined Force Air Component Command to effectively integrate with land and naval forces to deter aggression and assure regional allies. (Courtesy Photo)
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Munitions are loaded on a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 26, 2023. The U.S. maintains a highly agile fighting force, which leverages a combination of the most advanced platforms to dominate the warfighting landscape for the long-term security and stability of the region. (Courtesy Photo)
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Grand Shield 23-1 maintains force readiness

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker to be unloaded during Exercise Grand Shield 23-1 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Mar. 15, 2023. Grand Shield is a recurring exercise that allows the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to test its response capabilities to simulated threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)
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Grand Shield 23-1 maintains force readiness

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group conduct Post-Attack Reconnaissance patrol during Exercise Grand Shield 23-1 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Mar. 14, 2023. Grand Shield is a recurring exercise that allows the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to test its response capabilities to simulated threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)
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Grand Shield 23-1 maintains force readiness

Senior Airman Blaine McElhaney, KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief, changes the oil in a KC-135 engine during Exercise Grand Shield 23-1 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Mar. 15, 2023. Grand Shield is a recurring exercise that allows the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to test its response capabilities to simulated threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)
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A1C Hanna Smith Defends the Base

Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Rapid Response, stands guard during a base event at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2023. Smith is a former semi-professional boxer with three national championships and is expert qualified on multiple weapons such as the M-18 handgun and the M-4 carbine. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien)
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Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith Defends the Base

Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Rapid Response, observes a perimeter fence during a patrol at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2023. Smith, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard is a four-time golden gloves boxing champion who started fighting at the age of 14 and is currently deployed to the 332d AEW in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien)
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Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith Defends the Base

Airman 1st Class Hanna Smith, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Rapid Response, drives a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle during a patrol at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2023. The MATV is able to operate on every area of the battlefield and serves such functions as command and control, troop transport, shelter carrier, towed weapons mover, armament carrier, TOW missile system carrier and even ambulance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel O’Brien)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cory Bunton, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of exercise, wing inspection team, worked alongside his WIT members to provide the most realistic and useful exercise experience across Ali Al Salem Air Force Base. The base engaged in two-days of exercises that tested command and control, accountability, major accident response and air and missile defense capabilities October 19-20, 2022. “We set up the scenarios so that everyone practices how they would respond,” said Bunton. “Then we evaluate their response against current policies, practices, and procedures to make sure that we are hitting the marks that we need to. We also make sure that in case one of these events actually occurs, we know how to respond and be more effective in that response.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Thacker, 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron independent medical technician, simulates treating Airman 1st Class Serena Rubin, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator (bottom), during a major accident response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 20, 2022. Thacker was in charge of maintaining the patient's airway during the initial treatment response and simulated intubating the airway in response to the sustained injuries to maintain adequate care of the patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters transport patients to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron for treatment during a major accident response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 20, 2022. Firefighters were able to respond within minutes of being notified and accurately assess the situation, being able to transport patients to a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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U.S. Air Force Firefighters assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron don protective gear during Grand Shield 22-2 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 14, 2021. Grand Shield provides mission-essential functional training that is meant to posture and prepare deployed Airmen across a full range of combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Coger)
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Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing conduct an accountability check during Grand Shield 22-2 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 14, 2021. The members were a part of the 379th AEW’s Crisis Action Team that evacuated an Integrated Joint Operations Center during an exercise simulation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger)
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