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BTF B-52 Mission

A B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares for takeoff at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, during Bomber Task Force Deployment 24-4, July 25, 2024. BTF 24-4 increases the ability of our collective partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment, improve readiness, responsiveness, and interoperability.
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240517-F-SR682-1304

F-15E Strike Eagle aircrew, consisting of a pilot and weapon systems officer, exit the cockpit at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. The Strike Eagle consists of two aircrew who employ the advanced weapon system’s radar, electronic warfare sensors, and traditional weapons loadouts. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240517-F-SR682-1273

A U.S. Air Force 335th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief places a “15,000” sticker on an F-15E Strike Eagle, at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. The dual-role fighter achieved a major milestone for a fighter aircraft with 15,000 flights hours, which equates to 624 days flying since its production in 1989. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240517-F-SR682-1265

A U.S. Air Force 335th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief places a “15,000” sticker on an F-15E Strike Eagle, at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. The first F-15E was delivered in April 1988, and very few fighter aircraft have achieved the major milestone of 15,000 flight hours. The significance of achieving this milestone in a combat zone during a combat sortie highlights the U.S. Air Force’s ability to maintain high-end mission execution spanning generations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240517-F-SR682-1232

A U.S. Air Force 335th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief assists an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 17, 2024. The Strike Eagle was designed in the 1980s for long-range, high-speed interdiction without relying on an escort or electronic-warfare aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240614-F-HX271-1077

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, June 14, 2024 during a presence patrol mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The B-52 is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds, at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, within the atmospheric tropopause, with worldwide precision navigation capability, providing a unique rapid response to senior coalition leaders globally. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a hangar at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. A C-130 primarily performs tactical portions of airlift missions while being capable of operating from rough dirt strips. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Maintenance personnel from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element fix a C-130J Super Hercules wing within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 41st MGFE worked to get the cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Maintenance personnel from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element laugh together as they fix a C-130J Super Hercules front strut within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 41st MGFE worked to get the cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

A C-130J Super Hercules sits in a hangar at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. A C-130 primarily performs tactical portions of airlift missions while being capable of operating from rough dirt strips. (Courtesy Photo)
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“Hangar Queen” Turned Hero

Service members from the 41st Mission Generation Force Element pose for a group photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 30, 2024. The 41st MGFE maintenance personnel worked to get a cannibalized C-130 off the ground, executing 465 sorties with zero maintenance cancellations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240418-F-AI633-1136

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster Airman inspects humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 18, 2024. In addition to the loadmaster inspection, each pallet is parachute rigged and inspected by U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers who specialize in rigging supplies for airdrop to ensure they are prepared to drop as safely as possible.(U.S. Air Force photo)
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240418-F-AI633-1062

U.S. Air Force port operations Airmen load pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 18, 2024. Delivering humanitarian aid via airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for communities that may be difficult to reach on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240411-F-LD599-1100

U.S. Air Forces Central loadmasters watch as humanitarian aid is dropped over Gaza from an HC-130J Combat King II, April 11, 2024. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240409-F-AI633-1035

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loaded with pallets of food destined for Gaza via airdrop taxis at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 9, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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240329-F-YD471-1042

A U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III performs an airdrop of humanitarian aid over Gaza, March 29, 2024. Joint Base Charleston C-17s joined coalition aircraft to deliver aid to civilians impacted by the conflict in Gaza. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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240314-F-IW873-1003

U.S. Air Force loadmasters prepare humanitarian aid for airdrop by a U.S. Air Forces Central HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 14, 2024. This is the tenth U.S. airdrop since March 2 to support civilian populations on the ground in Gaza. Delivering humanitarian aid through an airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for communities that may be difficult to reach on the ground due to geography. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As the commander, Grynkewich leads AFCENT, in concert with partners, to deliver dominant Coalition combat power and integrated Command and Control to secure and stabilize the region. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon after completing his final flight as the AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As the AFCENT commander, Grynkewich is responsible for maintaining and fielding combat-ready forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Lt. Gen. Grynkewich completes final flight as AFCENT commander

Airman 1st Class Chelsea Kindle, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, guides Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, to his parking spot as he completes his final flight as AFCENT commander, April 9, 2024, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots’ departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. As a combat-rated pilot within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Grynkewich maintains currency and capacity to fly combat operations alongside his deployed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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