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Dirty Jobs: Vehicle Maintenance Unit Immersion

The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing command team uses wrenches to work on a truck during a “dirty jobs” unit immersion within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 21, 2025. The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance shop keeps fire trucks, fuel tankers, and heavy equipment mission-ready through routine maintenance, repairs and inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Dirty Jobs: Vehicle Maintenance Unit Immersion

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott C. Johnson, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing deputy commander, prepares to conduct a maintenance inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 21, 2025. The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance shop keeps fire trucks, fuel tankers, and heavy equipment mission-ready through routine maintenance, repairs and inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

The U.S. Air Force Central Band plays for a crowd during a jazz concert within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. The band is the official musical unit of U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT), composed of active-duty Air Force musicians deployed from various bases worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Del Villano, U.S. Air Forces Central Band trumpeter, plays the trumpet within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. The band is the official musical unit of U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT), composed of active-duty Air Force musicians deployed from various bases worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Muniz, left, U.S. Air Forces Central Band keyboard player, and Staff Sgt. Sarah Cosano, right, U.S. Air Force Central Band saxophone player, perform within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. Through music, the band enhanced the U.S. military’s presence in a positive light, reinforcing goodwill and strengthening ties with the local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas Antonic, U.S. Air Forces Central Band guitarist, presses a distortion pedal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. Through music, the band enhanced the U.S. military’s presence in a positive light, reinforcing goodwill and strengthening ties with the local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas Antonic, U.S. Air Forces Central Band guitarist, plays the guitar within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. Through music, the band enhanced the U.S. military’s presence in a positive light, reinforcing goodwill and strengthening ties with the local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Natalie Angst, U.S. Air Forces Central Band vocalist, sings at a venue within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. Performing everything from smooth jazz to upbeat pop and soulful ballads, the AFCENT Band delivered entertainment for attendees of a local cultural event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

The U.S. Air Forces Central Band performs at a venue within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. Performing everything from smooth jazz to upbeat pop and soulful ballads, the AFCENT Band delivered entertainment for attendees of a local cultural event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

The U.S. Air Forces Central Band performs at a venue within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. The concert provided an opportunity for dialogue and connection for attendees of a local cultural event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Cosano, U.S. Air Forces Central Band saxophone player, prepares to play within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. Performing everything from smooth jazz to upbeat pop and soulful ballads, the AFCENT Band delivered entertainment for attendees of a local cultural event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lancer Hardy, left, U.S. Air Forces Central Band bass player, and Senior Airman Thomas Antonic, right, U.S. Air Force Central Band guitarist, play their instruments during a jazz concert within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. The concert provided an opportunity for dialogue and connection for attendees of a local cultural event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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Tunes and Ties: Central Band Strengthens Bonds Through Music

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lancer Hardy, U.S. Air Forces Central Band bass player, tunes his instrument within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2025. The concert provided an opportunity for dialogue and connection for attendees of a local cultural event. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)
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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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