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Raising the Bar: USAF, RSAF CDDAR exercise lifts C-130J Super He

Right, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick McParlane, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron flight chief, discusses operations with a Royal Saudi Air Force service member during a Crash, Damaged, Disabled, Aircraft Recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 24, 2025. USAF and RSAF service members regularly participate in exercises like these to showcase our ability to operate in a high-intensity environment, improving readiness, responsiveness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Raising the Bar: USAF, RSAF CDDAR exercise lifts C-130J Super He

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the Royal Saudi Air Force is lifted off the ground during a Crash, Damaged, Disabled, Aircraft Recovery exercise with U.S. Air Force and RSAF service members within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 24, 2025. During the exercise, the two regional partner nations worked together to perform a fuselage lift, demonstrating the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, and RSAF’s response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Raising the Bar: USAF, RSAF CDDAR exercise lifts C-130J Super He

U.S. Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force service members prepare to lift a C-130J Super Hercules during a Crash, Damaged, Disabled, Aircraft Recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 24, 2025. Sustained regional collaboration, training and innovation remain vital to global stability and security in the CENTCOM AOR. Exercises with USAF and RSAF service members demonstrate the effective integration of each nation’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Raising the Bar: USAF, RSAF CDDAR exercise lifts C-130J Super He

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert McIntosh, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment craftsman, operates a crane during a Crash, Damaged, Disabled, Aircraft Recovery exercise with Royal Saudi Air Force service members within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 24, 2025. Exercises like these promote readiness and build our capacity to operate seamlessly together with our regional partners, leading to an overall enhanced ability to respond to incidents quickly and ensure continuous air power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Raising the Bar: USAF, RSAF CDDAR exercise lifts C-130J Super He

U.S. Senior Airman Zachariah Everett, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Crash, Damaged, Disabled, Aircraft Recovery transient and alert journeyman, ties a knot for use in a CDDAR exercise with Royal Saudi Air Force service members within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 24, 2025. The CDDAR exercise focused on the safe and efficient recovery of aircraft that have been damaged, crashed, or disabled on or off an airfield to ensure the rapid restoration of 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 Staff Sgt. Antonio Mendoza, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament floor supervisor, uses a hand crank to conduct an operations check on a Universal Ammunition Loading System within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. The UALS has a 2100 round capacity, which can load multiple F-16 Fighting Falcons’ M61A1 Gatling guns utilized for rapid rearmament during combat operations in support of CENTCOM theater objectives. (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 Elijah Casimir, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron support lead, checks a tool accountability log within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. Casimir is responsible for tool accountability and maintaining an ample stock of resources utilized by the 378th EMXS weapons backshop to conduct routine and emergent maintenance operations on F-16 Fighting Falcon weapon systems used in support of deterrence operations in the CENTCOM AOR. (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 Kevin Estrada, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance member, secures a safety wire to a cylinder block bolt for a MAU-12 ejector rack within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. A centerline fuel tank can be mounted to the MAU-12, with the cylinder block functioning as an ejection mechanism, should a pilot need to quickly eject the tank to enhance maneuverability and remain agile and lethal in the dynamic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Backbone of 378th EMXS: Weapons backshop

Solid film lubricant is applied to a LAU-129 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. Applying solid film lubricant is a preventative maintenance measure used to reduce the amount of parts the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Armament Flight needs to replace or repair during future operations checks, ultimately increasing the time of operability with properly functioning weapon systems around the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Backbone of 378th EMXS: Weapons backshop

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zaria Hicks, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance member, coats a LAU-129 with solid film lubricant within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. Once sprayed, the lubricant cures and creates a solid film which prevents corrosion and helps reduce friction of weapon system components, enabling proper functioning in combat 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 Kevin Estrada, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance member, loads a 20mm round into a M61A1 Gatling gun during an operations check within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. In compliance with time compliance technical orders, the 378th EMXS Armament Flight disassembles weapon systems to ensure they work correctly and efficiently whenever needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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Backbone of 378th EMXS: Weapons backshop

A 20mm round is loaded in a M61A1 Gatling gun during an operations check within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 4, 2025. The M61A is one of numerous weapon systems in the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s payload capabilities, making it one of the most versatile and employed aircraft utilized in combat operations around the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)
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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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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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378th EMXS Munitions Flight delivers air power

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Disney, Staff Sgt. Jordan Dyer, and Staff Sgt. Nicalette Fuller, precision guided munitions crew chiefs assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight, transfer an AIM-9X missile to a stand, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025. The stand securely holds and electrically grounds the missile during testing, reprogramming, and maintenance before use in combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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378th EMXS Munitions Flight delivers air power

An MHU-141 configured with multi-use chaff and flare transport modules is parked in a hangar, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight use the MHU-141 to transport munitions in accordance with regulations that incorporate safety, security and environmental directives to ensure the protection of personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring labels on the trailer.)
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378th EMXS Munitions Flight delivers air power

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Kuchenbecker, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight conventional maintenance crew chief, inspects an MJU-64 magazine, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2025. The magazine houses MJU-64 decoy flares, which are a pre-emptive countermeasure utilized by aircraft as a defensive capability to increase the survivability of pilots engaged in combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
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