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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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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Air Force Airmen and Canadian Armed Forces members pose for a photo at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. The range day event was an opportunity to maintain key working relationships with mission partners in the joint and multi-national Special Operations Command Central network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

A Canadian Armed Forces member fires a Barrett .50-caliber rifle at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. The weapons at the range are essential to support various missions in the area of responsibility and must always be fully mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenneth Boyton)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

Firing range participants watch a target at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait mission partners were given the opportunity to learn safe SOF weapon operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

A U.S. Army Soldier fires a Beretta M-9 pistol at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. The range day event supported the overall mission by maintaining readiness within the Special Operations Command Central forces and their weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

A range participant fires a Barrett .50-caliber rifle at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. The weapons fired at the range are vital to supporting missions in the area of responsibility and range day events can help maintain complete readiness in the capability of the Special Operations Command Central forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

A firing range participant holds .50 caliber ammunition at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait members instructed range participants on safe and proper SOF weapons operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Roble, Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait material readiness division noncommissioned officer in charge, fires a Barrett .50-caliber rifle at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. JSSD-K is comprised of Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Department of Defense civilians and contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

Range activities pause to let a herd of camels pass at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Joint and coalition forces routinely use the flat range for training exercises involving live and inert ordnances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Miabella Contreras, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Operations Raptor Flight response force leader, fires an MK-13 single grenade launcher at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait mission-essential partners had the opportunity to fire SOF weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

A U.S. Army Soldier fires a Barrett .50-caliber rifle at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait members instructed participants from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Camp Canada and Camp Moreell, on SOF weapon operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)
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JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Monica Roybal, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, fires an MK-47 automatic grenade launcher at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Members assigned to the Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait hosted a range day for mission-essential partners to build relationships while ensuring readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenneth Boyton)
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