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Coalition Enlisted Leaders Advance Partnership and Cooperation

260107-F-NI018-1171 Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force command chief, listens to coalition senior leaders give their capstone briefings at the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Multilateral Professional Development Seminar, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 7, 2026. The seminar reinforces partnerships and cooperation among coalition forces, strengthening relationships critical to regional security and mission success. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh) 260107-F-NI018-1196 Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force command chief, speaks to coalition senior leaders at the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Multilateral Professional Development Seminar, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 7, 2026. The event provided a forum for leaders to exchange perspectives, share best practices, and reinforce the relationships that underpin effective multinational operations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)
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Coalition Enlisted Leaders Advance Partnership and Cooperation

Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force command chief, welcomes coalition senior leaders at the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Multilateral Professional Development Seminar, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2026. The seminar reinforces partnerships and cooperation among coalition forces, strengthening relationships critical to regional security and mission success. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Garcia)
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Coalition Enlisted Leaders Advance Partnership and Cooperation

Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force command chief, welcomes coalition senior leaders at the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Multilateral Professional Development Seminar, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2026. The event provided a forum for leaders to exchange perspectives, share best practices, and reinforce the relationships that underpin effective multinational operations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

The U.S. Air Force’s 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group’s sign is displayed at a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 31, 2025. As a Direct Reporting Operational Unit to the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), the 1st ETSG operates as a group-above-wing-echelon theater asset with a core emphasis on Contracting, Communications, Civil Engineer services, and Logistics. A primary objective of the group is campaigning and setting the theater in support of contingency operations, ensuring forces can operate flexibly across dispersed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

U.S. Air Force 1St Lt. Edie Worthington, 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group, engineering officer in charge and Capt. Andrew Groleau, 1st ETSG, site director of operations, review the progress of a newly constructed building at a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 29, 2025. As Ninth Air Force’s (Air Forces Central) mission support group for locations without permanent Air Expeditionary Wings, the 1st ETSG specializes in one essential task: rapidly transforming warm bases or underdeveloped locations into fully functioning bases capable of supporting U.S. and coalition forces. From reception to beddown, the group plans, constructs, and operates installations where service members live and work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

U.S. Army Pfc. Immanuel Vaughn, uses laundry machines managed by the 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group at a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 29, 2025. As Ninth Air Force’s (Air Forces Central) mission support group for locations without permanent Air Expeditionary Wings, the 1st ETSG specializes in one essential task: rapidly transforming warm bases or underdeveloped locations into fully functioning bases capable of supporting U.S. and coalition forces. From reception to beddown, the group plans, constructs, and operates installations where service members live and work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

U.S. Army Spc. Christian Jones, works out in gym managed by the 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group at a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 29, 2025. As Ninth Air Force’s (Air Forces Central) mission support group for locations without permanent Air Expeditionary Wings, the 1st ETSG specializes in one essential task: rapidly transforming warm bases or underdeveloped locations into fully functioning bases capable of supporting U.S. and coalition forces. From reception to beddown, the group plans, constructs, and operates installations where service members live and work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Sadie Lambert, 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group, contracting officer, performs administrative duties at a base within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 29, 2025. As Ninth Air Force’s (Air Forces Central) mission support group for locations without permanent Air Expeditionary Wings, the 1st ETSG specializes in one essential task: rapidly transforming warm bases or underdeveloped locations into fully functioning bases capable of supporting U.S. and coalition forces. From reception to beddown, the group plans, constructs, and operates installations where service members live and work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

U.S. Air Force service members assigned to the 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group interact with kids during a community engagement event near a base in within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2025. Airmen volunteered at a local school, mentoring students on the fundamentals of American football. Through drills, teamwork, and shared experiences, this engagement fostered cultural exchange and strengthened connections between U.S. forces and the local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Sadie Lambert, 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group, contracting officer, teaches kids how to play American football during a community engagement event near a base in within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2025. Airmen volunteered at a local school, mentoring students on the fundamentals of American football. Through drills, teamwork, and shared experiences, this engagement fostered cultural exchange and strengthened connections between U.S. forces and the local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Josh Rich, 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group, senior enlisted leader, teaches a kid how to play American football during a community engagement event near a base in within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2025. Airmen volunteered at a local school, mentoring students on the fundamentals of American football. Through drills, teamwork, and shared experiences, this engagement fostered cultural exchange and strengthened connections between U.S. forces and the local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Paving the way: 1st ETSG delivers critical foundation for regional stability

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cristen Rosario, 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group, site senior enlisted leader, teaches kids how to play American football during a community engagement event near a base in within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2025. Airmen volunteered at a local school, mentoring students on the fundamentals of American football. Through drills, teamwork, and shared experiences, this engagement fostered cultural exchange and strengthened connections between U.S. forces and the local population. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

A U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This routine, multinational exercise focuses on refining shared command and control and joint targeting procedures, ultimately enabling faster and more precise defensive responses to missile and unmanned aerial system threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Aitro, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. Blue Sands 26.1 emphasizes defensive tactics, techniques, and procedures with scenarios designed to enhance integrated air defense capabilities in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leo Kim, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, cleans an F-16 Fighting Falcon canopy during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This routine, multinational exercise focuses on refining shared command and control and joint targeting procedures, ultimately enabling faster and more precise defensive responses to missile and unmanned aerial system threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 510th EFS F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. This defensive-focused exercise, facilitated by U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling, enhances multinational integration, interoperability, and lethality through sustained counter-unmanned aircraft systems and integrated air and missile defense training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 510th EFS F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxi during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. The exercise integrates U.S. Air Force personnel with partner nations to build upon existing tactics, techniques, and procedures in a joint environment with the shared goal of ensuring a secure and stable region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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Blue Sands 26.1 fortifies integrated air defense and C-UAS capab

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Leo Kim, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, unwraps a cable as part of preflight checks during Blue Sands 26.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 11, 2025. Blue Sands 26.1 demonstrates the commitment of the U.S., partner nations, and allies to safeguard population centers, facilities, and vital maritime and air corridors from potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
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US-Emiratis Run Together

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Hagemeyer runs in a U.S.-Emirati partner 5K race in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2025. U.S. and Emirati service members showcased cooperation and unity through physical challenge, supporting relationship-building beyond daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)
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US-Emiratis Run Together

An Emirati servicemember runs the last part of a U.S.-Emirati partner 5K race in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 18, 2025. Participants from both nations came together through shared effort and collective determination, helping build trust and reinforce enduring cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)
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