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Global strike, command and control, rapid global mobility missio

380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Global strike, command and control, rapid global mobility missio

380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Global strike, command and control, rapid global mobility missio

380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Global strike, command and control, rapid global mobility missio

380th Air Expeditionary Wing aircraft, to include a KC-10 Extender, E-3 Sentry, two F-35 Lighting IIs and two F-16 “Viper” Fighting Falcons fly in formation in the area of responsibility (AOR) over the United Arab Emirates May 8, 2020. The 380th AEW is one of the most diverse combat wings in the Air Force; it is comprised of four groups and 15 squadrons. Its mission is to conduct combat operations directed by the President to provide high-altitude all-weather intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command and control and air refueling for Operations Inherent Resolve and Resolute Support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Royal Danish Air Force unit changes command at ADAB

Royal Danish Air Force Maj. Jarl Kobsted passes a guidon to Maj. Rasmus Ross during a change of command ceremony for Danish air forces at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Dec. 14, 2019. The Danes support the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, also known as the “Kingpin,” which provides an overall site picture for the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility and enables command and control support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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U.S. Air Force pilots: Masters of the sky

Capt. Joe, right, assists boom operator Tech. Sgt. Fritz in trouble shooting an issue in a KC-10 Extender boom pod in the air over Syria, Sept. 13, 2017. Pilots will often help to diagnose and fix minor issues mid-flight to ensure the safety of their aircraft and their crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)
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U.S. Air Force pilots: Masters of the sky

Capt. “Coma,” pilot with the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares for flight at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 22, 2017. Pilots, no matter which air frame they fly or which core mission they support, offer irreplaceable combat capabilities to Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)
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U.S. Air Force pilots: Masters of the sky

Maj. “Bullet,” F-22 Raptor pilot with the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, prepares his equipment prior to flight in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 22, 2017. Pilots ensure functionality of their gear before flying to prevent in flight emergencies or delayed missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)
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U.S. Air Force pilots: Masters of the sky

Maj. Cody, U-2 Dragon Lady pilot with the 99th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, poses for a photo after a sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 20, 2017. U-2 pilots bring versatile high altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marjorie A. Bowlden)
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Deployed maintenance Airmen enable 40-year-old AWACS mission

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit recover an E-3 Sentry after a flight May 25, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. To prepare the aircraft to fly again not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Deployed maintenance Airmen enable 40-year-old AWACS mission

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit enable the Air Force core Command and Control mission through constant upkeep of the E-3 Sentry aircraft May 25, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Deployed maintenance Airmen enable 40-year-old AWACS mission

An E-3 Sentry taxis into place after a sortie May 25, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The E-3 Sentry houses the Airborne Warning and Control System which provides situational awareness, command and control, battle management, surveillance and early warning of friendly, neutral and hostile activity during joint, allied, and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)
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Command and Control

An E-3 Sentry pilot assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron maneuvers his aircraft into position to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender in the CENTCOM area of responsibility July 28, 2016. Being airborne and mobile allows the 968 EAACS to have a line-of-sight on other aircraft and provides a low-level look that is crucial to battle management and surveillance in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Warren/released)
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Command and control

An E-3 Sentry flight engineer assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron monitors aircraft systems during a night mission in the CENTCOM area of responsibility July 28, 2016. Being airborne and mobile allows the 968 EAACS to have a line-of-sight on other aircraft and provides a low-level look that is crucial to battle management and surveillance in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Warren/released)
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