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Air Force, Navy, Marines LRS prepare for Native Fury

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron work in conjunction with LRS members from the Navy and Marines to unload cargo from a U.S. commercial airline onto the Al Dhafra Air Base flightline, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 22, 2020 in support Native Fury. LRS members led the reception, download and processing of all the cargo and personnel, and are slated to move close to 200 tons of cargo and 3,000 personnel over the course of the exercise. Native Fury is an exercise to test the Marine Corp’s ability to quickly deploy forces in the event of a crisis, and is designed to train Special Purpose Marine-Air-Ground Task Force Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors in maritime prepositioning force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Air Force, Navy, Marines LRS prepare for Native Fury

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron work in conjunction with LRS members from the Navy and Marines to unload cargo from a U.S. commercial airline onto the Al Dhafra Air Base flightline, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 22, 2020 in support Native Fury. LRS members led the reception, download and processing of all the cargo and personnel, and are slated to move close to 200 tons of cargo and 3,000 personnel over the course of the exercise. Native Fury is an exercise to test the Marine Corp’s ability to quickly deploy forces in the event of a crisis, and is designed to train Special Purpose Marine-Air-Ground Task Force Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors in maritime prepositioning force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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The weight on our shoulders

Sexual assault and prevention response patches are laid on a table for individuals who complete the SAPR ruck march on April 26, 2019 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. More than 200 people gathered to ruck 6.7 kilometers to raise awareness for sexual assault prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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The weight on our shoulders

Tech. Sgt. Holly Miller, volunteer and 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron crew chief passes out water during the ruck march for sexual assault and prevention month on April 26, 2019 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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The weight on our shoulders

A group of military members ruck for sexual assault and prevention month on April 26, 2019 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Sexual Assault is an issue that impacts almost every member in the military in some way, shape, or form. There were approximately 6,700 reported case of sexual assault last year and the ruck was symbolic to recognize each survivor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Madison Arthur, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” aviation structural mechanic, examines the wing of an EA-18G Growler as part of a pre-launch inspection March 7, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. Through the use of EA-18G Growler aircraft, VAQ-135 brings electronic based airborne attack and defense capabilities to Al Udeid’s joint environment by detecting, identifying, locating, and suppressing hostile “emitters.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Shannon Barde, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” plane captain, conducts a pre-flight inspection for an EA-18G Growler are conducted safely March 7, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. Through the use of EA-18G Growler aircraft, VAQ-135 brings electronic based airborne attack and defense capabilities to Al Udeid’s joint environment by detecting, identifying, locating, and suppressing hostile “emitters.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. Through the use of EA-18G Growler aircraft, VAQ-135 brings electronic based airborne attack and defense capabilities to Al Udeid’s joint environment by detecting, identifying, locating, and suppressing hostile “emitters.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airmen Kelsie Bohanon, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” aviation structural mechanic, cleans an EA-18G Growler as part of a pre-launch inspection March 7, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. Through the use of EA-18G Growler aircraft, VAQ-135 brings electronic based airborne attack and defense capabilities to Al Udeid’s joint environment by detecting, identifying, locating, and suppressing hostile “emitters.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Madison Arthur, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” aviation structural mechanic, examines an EA-18G Growler as part of a pre-launch inspection March 7, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. Through the use of EA-18G Growler aircraft, VAQ-135 brings electronic based airborne attack and defense capabilities to Al Udeid’s joint environment by detecting, identifying, locating, and suppressing hostile “emitters.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler pilots from the Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens,” conduct pre-flight inspections for an EA-18G Growler, with the help of a VAQ-135 aircraft maintainer March 4, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

U.S. Navy Airman Shannon Barde, left, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” plane captain, and U.S. Navy Airman Waisum Cheung, VAQ-135, use hand signals to ensure pre-flight inspections for an EA-18G Growler are conducted safely March 4, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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407 AEG hosts joint professional enhancement course

A front line supervisor panel responds to questions from the crowd during the Junior Enlisted Professional Enhancement Course at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 28, 2018. Seventy-one Airmen, Sailors, Marines and a Soldier attended the two-day course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)
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407 AEG hosts joint professional enhancement course

The Junior Enlisted Professional Enhancement Course, comprising Airmen, Marines, Sailors and a Soldier, pose for group photo at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 29, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)
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407 AEG hosts joint professional enhancement course

Tech. Sgt. Ollie Bradley, 407th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron Personnel Support for Contingency Operations team chief and course instructor, provides instruction during the Junior Enlisted Professional Enhancement Course Nov. 28, 2018. Throughout the two-day class, attendees learned about several topics: team building, mentoring and counseling, resiliency, enlisted force structure, personnel programs, time management and stress management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)
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407 AEG hosts joint professional enhancement course

An airman listens intently during a block of instruction about reenlistment and extension during the Junior Enlisted Professional Enhancement Course at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 28. The 407 AEG hosted the two-day professional development jointly with the Marines for E-4s and below. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)
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First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” EA-18G Growler pilot, dons his gear Nov. 20, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Growler on a combat mission. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” EA-18G Growler pilot, dons his gear Nov. 20, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Growler during real world operations. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Steve Shauberger (left), Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” commander, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and VAQ-135 EA-18G Growler pilot, make their way across the flightline after Wright’s first combat flight Nov. 19, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Growler during a combat mission. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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First USAF Airman pilots Navy Growler in combat

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Wright, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron and Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” EA-18G Growler pilot, completes his first combat flight Nov. 19, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Wright is the first Air Force pilot to operate a Growler on a combat mission. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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