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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron manage fill operations during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. The exercise reinforced procedures for restoring load-bearing capacity essential to resuming flight operations after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron add water to fill material during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Moisture control reduces airborne dust and improves compaction, increasing the durability of rapid airfield repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron coordinate equipment positioning during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. The exercise reinforced communication and synchronization between ground crews and heavy machinery operators to ensure safe and efficient airfield repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron utilizes quick dry cement inside a simulated crater during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Proper grading ensures a stable foundation for follow-on repairs and prevents structural failure during aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron guide heavy equipment during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Spotting and signaling ensure safe equipment movement while maintaining the pace required to restore air operations under time-critical conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron drills down fiber reinforced polymer matting into concrete during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Practicing these techniques prepares Airmen to rapidly clear airfield damage and sustain mission readiness in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron operate heavy equipment to remove damaged concrete during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Removing compromised pavement is a critical step in RADR operations to prevent further damage and prepare the airfield for immediate repair and reuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron oversees concrete cutting operations during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Precise cutting techniques are critical during RADR to remove damaged pavement efficiently and prepare the surface for rapid repair, minimizing downtime for air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron monitor the operation of a forklift during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. The exercise trained Airmen to safely coordinate heavy equipment and material handling to restore airfield surfaces and ensure aircraft can resume operations quickly after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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379th ECES trains to restore runways during RADR exercise

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron manages fill material during a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2026. Preparing and conditioning repair material ensures engineers can rapidly support follow-on placement and maintain momentum during time-sensitive airfield restoration operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Orozco)
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Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frensha Spears, left, and Senior Airman Anna Alger, right, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responders, remove Level B HAZMAT suit & equipment from Tech. Sgt. Kathryn Patton, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, as part of Operation Dragon Response at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2023. The joint exercise included members from the 379th, 380th, and 322d Air Expeditionary Wings, alongside the U.S. Army and Royal Air Force to conduct chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victoria Tuzinkiewicz, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, and U.S. Army Private First Class Claire Surface, 2nd Battalion 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment member, communicates to their team as part of Operation Dragon Response at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2023. Operation Dragon Response was an exercise designed to enhance unit cohesion between joint services and coalition forces in identifying and neutralizing explosive ordnances and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Humberto Mares and Tech. Sgt. Kathryn Patton, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responders, place evidence collection cards next to foreign substances as part of Operation Dragon Response at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2023. The combined exercise was designed to enhance regional military interoperability, while processing development and honing the skills necessary to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack or incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Humberto Mares, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, inspects an unknown substance as part of Operation Dragon Response at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2023. Emergency management specialists inspect devices for traces of radiological and biological hazards in order to properly identify the threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathryn Patton and Airman 1st Class Humberto Mares, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responders, place glow sticks next to foreign substances as part of Operation Dragon Response at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2023. Glow sticks were used to signal team members that a room has been inspected. Team members use different colors for inspected rooms and areas that require further inspection. Operation Dragon Response was a joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response exercise designed to enhance regional military interoperability, while processing development and honing the skills necessary to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a CBRN attack or incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathryn Patton, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, conducts a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) joint training exercise as part of Operation Dragon Response at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2023. The exercise tested emergency management personnel on CBRN Cell operations, biological agent identification, Anthrax and Ricin laboratory production familiarization procedures, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force and Army emergency management responders enter a building to conduct a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) joint training exercise as part of Operation Dragon Response at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2023. The joint exercise included members from the 379th, 380th, and 322d Air Expeditionary Wings, alongside the U.S. Army and Royal Air Force to strengthen CBRN response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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Contain and Control: CBRN Exercise Dragon Response

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathryn Patton, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management responder, starts a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) joint training exercise as part of Operation Dragon Response at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 10, 2023. The combined exercise was designed to enhance regional military interoperability, while processing development and honing the skills necessary to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a CBRN attack or incident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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OAS III Airfield Prep

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Moore, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production craftsman, spaces out rubber donuts across the pendant cable for the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during a routine check in the midst of Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 8, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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378th AEW commander integrates with PSAB fire

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, participates in a debrief alongside firefighters from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dec. 9, 2021. Airmen from the 378th ECES regularly participate in contingency readiness development to ensure that they are always prepared to answer the call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Graves)
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