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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

A U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This routine, multinational exercise focuses on refining shared command and control and joint targeting procedures, ultimately enabling faster and more precise defensive responses to missile and unmanned aerial system threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Aitro, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. Blue Sands 26.1 emphasizes defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures with scenarios designed to enhance integrated air defense capabilities in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leo Kim, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, cleans an F-16 Fighting Falcon canopy during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This routine, multinational exercise focuses on refining shared command and control and joint targeting procedures, ultimately enabling faster and more precise defensive responses to missile and unmanned aerial system threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 510th EFS F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This defensive-focused exercise, facilitated by U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling, enhances multinational integration, interoperability, and lethality through sustained counter-unmanned aircraft systems and integrated air and missile defense training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 510th EFS F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. The exercise integrates U.S. Air Force personnel with partner nations to build upon existing tactics, techniques, and procedures in a joint environment with the shared goal of ensuring a secure and stable region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leo Kim, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, unwraps a cable as part of preflight checks during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. Blue Sands 26.1 demonstrates the commitment of the U.S., partner nations, and allies to safeguard population centers, facilities, and vital maritime and air corridors from potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, handles a fuel sample in the 378th ELRS fuels laboratory within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo tests each batch of jet fuel to ensure every aircraft can launch safely and sustain combat operations without delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, poses for a photo in the 378th ELRS fuels laboratory within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo verifies the purity and quality of fuel samples daily, keeping aircraft mission-ready and able to support the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s ongoing combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, tests a fuel sample in the 378th ELRS fuels laboratory within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo identifies and eliminates impurities, guaranteeing aircraft receive mission-ready fuel and reinforcing the wing’s commitment to sustaining combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, prepares a fuel sample for a flash point test in the 378th ELRS fuels laboratory within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo identifies and eliminates impurities, guaranteeing aircraft receive mission-ready fuel, reinforcing the wing’s commitment to sustaining combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, pours a fuel sample into a beaker in the 378th ELRS fuels lab within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo ensures every aircraft receives clean, mission-ready fuel, allowing the wing to sustain its combat tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, collects a fuel sample from a fuel bladder within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo tests every batch of fuel at the installation to ensure it meets Air Force standards, directly supporting the wing’s ability to conduct and sustain combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, collects a fuel sample from a fuel bladder within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo records and validates test results to guarantee mission fuel remains within Air Force specifications for sustained combat performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Fueling readiness: Inside the lab that keeps the mission moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Pelayo, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory technician, documents fuel testing results in the 378th ELRS fuels lab within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 3, 2025. Pelayo’s testing ensures every sortie launched from the 378th AEW operates with dependable fuel, sustaining combat airpower in the region (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities Mission-Ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Stark, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeyman, inspects tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. Structural maintainers play a vital role in keeping maintenance shelters operational, reinforcing the wing’s ability to sustain combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities M

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Kirk, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeyman, inspects tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. By verifying shelter stability, the 378th ECES ensures maintenance operations continue without interruption to combat sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities M

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Stark, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeyman, inspects tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. Through preventive inspections, the 378th ECES ensures vital structures remain mission-ready and support enduring operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities M

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Stark, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeyman, inspects tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. The integrity of large area maintenance shelters directly supports the wing’s ability to conduct and sustain mission-critical aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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Built for the Mission: 378th ECES Keeps Maintenance Facilities M

Senior Airman Austin Kirk, left, and Airman 1st Class Sean Stark, right, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural maintenance journeymen, inspect tension fabric systems on large area maintenance shelters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 24, 2025. The integrity of the LAMS directly supports the wing’s ability to conduct and sustain mission-critical aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan)
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All Smiles: 378th EMDS dental clinic focuses on readiness throug

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Grabowski, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron dental services chief, examines a U.S. Army soldier at the 378th EMDS dental clinic in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 23, 2025. As dental services chief, Grabowski oversees clinical operations and ensures compliance with readiness standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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