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Changes in Leadership a cause for ceremony at ADAB

(From left) Brig. Gen. Andy Clark, the commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Col. Michael J. Lake, the previous commander of the 380th Expeditionary Operations Group, furl the colors of the 380th EOG during an inactivation ceremony June 3, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The inactivation of the 380th EOG is part of the Department of Defense's strategic realignment, removing an echelon of leadership between the wing and squadron commanders.
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UAE and U.S. Force’s join in semi-annual HAWKEX

U.S. Army Maj. Michael D. Lewis, the director of the Hawk Exercise, debriefs HAWKEX participants May 19, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Having completed its 15th iteration, HAWKEX is scheduled to resume later this year and continue to foster UAE and U.S. partnerships through integration and team building.
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UAE and U.S. Force’s join in semi-annual HAWKEX

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kari Frazier, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the Hawk Exercise’s fire direction center, manages U.S. Patriot Missile defense fire, May 19, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Frazier’s role was to ensure that there was deconfliction between U.S. and Emirati assets to ensure U.S. forces were not over-engaging.
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UAE and U.S. Force’s join in semi-annual HAWKEX

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassaundra Winfrey, a communications specialist with 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, operates a computer terminal during the Hawk Exercise, May 19, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Utilizing communications specialists, like Winfrey, is one way the U.S. Air Force ensures it is coordinating effectively with their Emirati partners.
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UAE and U.S. Force’s join in semi-annual HAWKEX

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Charles Spears, a ballistic missile defense specialist with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, operates a computer terminal while coordinating with Cmdr. Ed Schweighardt and Lt. Cmdr. John Tatro, BMD operation officers with NAVCENT respectively, during the Hawk Exercise, May 19, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Having completed its 15th iteration, HAWKEX is scheduled to resume later this year and continue to foster UAE and U.S. partnerships through integration and team building.
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Brig. Gen. David “Shotgun” Lopez assumed command from Brig. Gen. Andy “Spoo” Clark, the previous commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, June 7, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

Al Dhafra Air Base’s Honor Guard performs a color guard during the wing change of command ceremony June 7, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Brig. Gen. David “Shotgun” Lopez assumed command from Brig. Gen. Andy “Spoo” Clark, the previous commander of the 380 Air Expeditionary Wing.
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Brig. Gen. Lopez takes command of the 380th AEW

Maj. Scott Allen, the Chief of Public Affairs with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, delivers a baritone narration during the wing’s change of command ceremony June 7, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Brig. Gen. David “Shotgun” Lopez assumed command from Brig. Gen. Andy “Spoo” Clark, the previous commander of the 380th AEW.
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Brig. Gen. Lopez takes command of the 380th AEW

Col. Matt F. Coleman the deputy wing commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, applauds the final comments of Brig. Gen. David “Shotgun” Lopez during the 380th AEW’s change of command ceremony June 7, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Lopez assumed command from Brig. Gen. Andy “Spoo” Clark, the previous commander of the 380th AEW.
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Brig. Gen. Lopez takes command of the 380th AEW

Brig. Gen. Andy “Spoo” Clark (left), the previous commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, relinquishes command to Brig. Gen. David “Shotgun” Lopez June 7, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Assuming this role, Lopez will be responsible for the Airmen and assets of 10 unique squadrons as well as the wing’s ground attack, intelligence, theatre security cooperation and in-transit airlift mission support.
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Brig. Gen. Lopez takes command of the 380th AEW

Brig. Gen. Andy “Spoo” Clark, the previous commander of the 380 Air Expeditionary Wing, addresses Al Dhafra Air Base leadership and wing members a final time during the 380th AEW’s change of command ceremony June 7, ADAB, United Arab Emirates. With the command of the 380th officially in the hands of Lopez, Clark is now slated to become the commander of the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force.
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U.S. AND PARTNER AIRCREWS CONDUCT MIDDLE EAST ‘PRESENCE PATROL’

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 8, 2022. The B-52 conducted a presence patrol mission with coalition and regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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U.S. AND PARTNER AIRCREWS CONDUCT MIDDLE EAST ‘PRESENCE PATROL’

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing conducts a presence patrol mission with coalition and regional partners across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 8, 2022. Presence patrol missions demonstrate the U.S.-led coalition’s commitment to promoting reginal stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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U.S. AND PARTNER AIRCREWS CONDUCT MIDDLE EAST ‘PRESENCE PATROL’

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 8, 2022. The B-52 conducted a presence patrol mission to demonstrate the U.S.-led coalition commitment to promoting reginal stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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U.S. AND PARTNER AIRCREWS CONDUCT MIDDLE EAST ‘PRESENCE PATROL’

U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 8, 2022. The B-52 conducted a presence patrol mission to demonstrate the U.S.-led coalition commitment to promoting reginal stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)
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Not just a Guard family, but a Total Force family

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin, Staff Sgt. Kalei and Master Sgt. Scott Kleive, Air National Guardsmen currently assigned to the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, pose for a family photo, May 7, 2022, behind a Block 50 F-16CM, Fighting Falcon, deployed with the Kleives to Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from the 148th Fighter Wing out of Duluth, Minnesota. Scott, a crew chief, is a general systems mechanic and oversees all maintenance related to the aircraft. Kalei, a plans and scheduling manager, manages both aircraft maintenance and engine maintenance, and Devin, a munitions systems specialist, loads munitions and provides general maintenance to weapon-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)
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U.S. joint forces attend Saudi Cultural Day

A U.S. service member takes a photo of another holding a falcon at the Prince Sultan Air Base Museum, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2022. More than 700 U.S. service members attended the Saudi Cultural Day. The three-day event, May 27-29, was hosted through a collaborative effort between the Scientist's Gift Program, local members of the Royal Saudi Air Force, and the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Host Nation Coordination Cell, to provide an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)
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U.S. joint forces attend Saudi Cultural Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Countess Cooper, a chaplain assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, rides a camel at the Prince Sultan Air Base Museum, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2022. More than 700 U.S. service members attended the Saudi Cultural Day. The three-day event, May 27-29, was hosted through a collaborative effort between the Scientist's Gift Program, local members of the Royal Saudi Air Force, and the 378th AEW Host Nation Coordination Cell, to provide an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)
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U.S. joint forces attend Saudi Cultural Day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Zwyer, an emergency management specialist with the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, holds a falcon at the Prince Sultan Air Base Museum, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2022. More than 700 U.S. service members attended the Saudi Cultural Day. The three-day event, May 27-29, was hosted through a collaborative effort between the Scientist's Gift Program, local members of the Royal Saudi Air Force, and the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Host Nation Coordination Cell, to provide an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah J. Tancer
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U.S. joint forces attend Saudi Cultural Day

U.S. service members get their names engraved in Arabic at the Prince Sultan Air Base Museum, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2022. More than 700 U.S. service members attended the Saudi Cultural Day. The three-day event, May 27-29, was hosted through a collaborative effort between the Scientist's Gift Program, local members of the Royal Saudi Air Force, and the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Host Nation Coordination Cell, to provide an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)
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U.S. joint forces attend Saudi Cultural Day

U.S. service members ride camels at the Prince Sultan Air Base Museum, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2022. More than 700 U.S. service members attended the Saudi Cultural Day. The three-day event, May 27-29, was hosted through a collaborative effort between the Scientist's Gift Program, local members of the Royal Saudi Air Force, and the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Host Nation Coordination Cell, to provide an opportunity to learn about the history, culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)
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