Col. Abdallah Ali Mohamed Al-Bloushi, United Arab Emirates Air Operations Center deputy commander, discuss operations with Col. Kristen Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, during a visit to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron headquarters (Kingpin), August 24, 2020, in Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Command and control operations exchange is vital in strengthening the partnership between the UAE and U.S., while working to maximize capabilities in regards to mutual security concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles Taylor)