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Aircraft Arresting System

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, is attached to an aircraft arresting system at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 18, 2023. F-16s are a compact, multi-role fighters capable of air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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Aircraft Arresting System

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, hooks onto an aircraft arresting system at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 18, 2023. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron performed an annual arresting aircraft system certification that tested the stability of the emergency brake system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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Aircraft Arresting System

Firefighters assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron inspect an aircraft arresting system at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 18, 2023. The aircraft arresting system acted as a braking system to safely slow aircraft during emergency landings or if aborted during takeoff conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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Aircraft Arresting System

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey hooks onto an aircraft arresting system at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 18, 2023. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron performed the arresting aircraft system certification which tested the stability of the emergency brake system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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Aircraft Arresting System

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brenden Turney, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pushes an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 18, 2023. Emergency management Airmen assist in aircraft recovery in the event the aircraft arresting system is used. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Williams)
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332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander soars into Al Udeid

U.S Air Force Brig. General Joseph D. Kunkel, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Commander, pilots an F-15E Strike Eagle at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 15, 2020. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Fejerang)
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332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Commander soars into Al Udeid

U.S Air Force Brig. General Joseph D. Kunkel, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Commander, lands an F-15E Strike Eagle at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 15, 2020. The avionics and electronics systems on the F-15E enable it to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Fejerang)
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Hill F-35 team arrives at ADAB

Volunteers from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing unload luggage belonging to recent deployers from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on the Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flightline May 21, 2020. The deployers enhance U.S. Air Force air superiority by operating and maintaining the F-35A Lightning II, an all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft. (U.S. photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Hill F-35 team arrives at ADAB

Recent deployers from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, hand their common access cards to Debarking Team members before loading onto a bus as part of inprocessing on the Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flightline May 21, 2020. The deployers enhance U.S. Air Force air superiority by operating and maintaining the F-35A Lightning II, an all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft. (U.S. photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Hill F-35 team arrives at ADAB

Recent deployers from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, disembark from a commercial airliner onto the Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flightline May 21, 2020. The deployers enhance U.S. Air Force air superiority by operating and maintaining the F-35A Lightning II, an all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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AFCENT hosts Weapons and Tactics Conference

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles break away during a combat air patrol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 2, 2019. The F-15 plays an integral role in shaping the battle space of ongoing operations, working hand-in-hand with joint, international and interagency partners, providing stability in the region by deterring current and emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keifer Bowes)
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190426-F-QS178-1065

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis prior to take-off at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 26, 2019. The aircraft made history performing the first combat sortie in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190426-F-QS178-1034

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs a performance check with the MBU-23/P oxygen mask assembly in preparation for the first combat sortie in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility April 26, 2019, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The aircraft joined ADAB’s staggering fleet of the E-3 AWACS Sentry, U-2 Dragon Lady, RQ-4 Global Hawk and KC-10 Extender. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190426-F-QS178-1052

An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron passes gear to a 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief after running system checks on the aircraft April 26, 2019, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the first time in U.S. Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)
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190211-F-EV310-0377

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies beside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The F-15Cs are deployed to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to protect coalition forces on the ground. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen, Joint personnel Coalition partners stand ready to defend our forces from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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190211-F-EV310-0316

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The tactical fighters are deployed to the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to provide stability in the region. The U.S. is postured to defend U.S. forces in the region from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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190211-F-EV310-0132

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle flies in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The tactical fighters are deployed to the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility to provide stability in the region. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen operate any time, any place and under any conditions in order to maintain air superiority and protect ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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190211-F-EV310-0077

A U.S. Air Force boom operator with the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels an F-15C Eagle while flying in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The Eagles add an additional layer of support to coalition forces on the ground. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen operate any time, any place and under any conditions in order to maintain air superiority and protect ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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190211-F-EV310-0049

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron while flying in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Feb. 11, 2019. The tactical fighters add an additional layer of support to coalition forces on the ground. U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen, Joint personnel Coalition partners stand ready to defend our forces from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber and a Qatari Mirage 2000 fly in formation during Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, Feb. 19, 2019. The aircraft participated with regional partners to test objective-based command and control actions during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit)
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