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C-21 mission departs AUAB

A C-21A Learjet piloted by U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Daniels, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment director of operations, and 1st Lt. Naomi Shaak, 912th EARS C-21 Detachment pilot, takes off the runway during its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The C-21 conducted 32 years of operations in the Middle East and now sets course for its new home at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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C-21 mission departs AUAB

A C-21A Learjet piloted by U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Daniels, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment director of operations, and 1st Lt. Naomi Shaak, 912th EARS C-21 Detachment pilot, begins taxing towards the runway before its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The C-21 at AUAB was authorized to operate in combat zones, earning the famous combat Learjet rhetoric “unaware, unafraid” due to the fact that it has no anti-aircraft detection or countermeasure systems installed, making the crew unaware of any possible threats and unafraid to face them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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C-21 mission departs AUAB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Daniels, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment director of operations, and 1st Lt. Naomi Shaak, 912th EARS C-21 Detachment pilot, begin taxing a C-21A Learjet towards the runway before its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The C-21 has deployed to Southwest Asia, providing time-sensitive movement of people and cargo in support of operations DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN, ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOM SENTINEL, INHERENT RESOLVE, RESOLUTE SUPPORT, NORTHERN WATCH, and SOUTHERN WATCH. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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C-21 mission departs AUAB

Leadership from the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group render a salute to a C-21A Learjet assigned to the 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment, as it taxis towards the runway before its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The primary mission of the C-21 was to provide transportation for distinguished visitors throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, as well as support aeromedical evacuation operations by transporting life-saving medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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C-21 mission departs AUAB

The tail of a C-21A Learjet assigned to the 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment, displays Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, before its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The C-21 conducted 32 years of operations in the Middle East and now sets course for its new home at Scott AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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C-21 mission departs AUAB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Daniels, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment director of operations, conducts preflight checks on a C-21A Learjet before its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The C-21 is a highly sought after DV transport aircraft, and the increased distinguished visitor airlift requirement stateside has prompted it's realignment in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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C-21 mission departs AUAB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Daniels, 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment director of operations, starts the engines of a C-21A Learjet before its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The C-21 at AUAB was authorized to operate in combat zones, earning the famous combat Learjet rhetoric “unaware, unafraid” due to the fact it has no anti-aircraft detection or countermeasure systems installed, making the crew unaware of any possible threats and unafraid to face them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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C-21 mission departs AUAB

Members from the 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment take a group photo alongside a C-21A Learjet before its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The C-21 has deployed to Southwest Asia, providing time-sensitive movement of people and cargo in support of operations DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN, ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOM SENTINEL, INHERENT RESOLVE, RESOLUTE SUPPORT, NORTHERN WATCH, and SOUTHERN WATCH. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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C-21 mission departs AUAB

Leadership from across the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and members from the 912th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron C-21 Detachment take a group photo alongside a C-21A Learjet before its last flight out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2023. The primary mission of the C-21 was to provide transportation for distinguished visitors throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, as well as support aeromedical evacuation operations by transporting life-saving medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)
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F-15 Takes off for Exercise

An F-15 Strike Eagle from the 332d Air Expeditionary Squadron takes off from an undisclosed location, July 6, 2022. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions with an array of avionics and electronics systems that give it the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jim Bentley)
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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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Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Air Force Central Command, takes off from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, 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 Senior Airman Gracie I. Lee)
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Vipers start your engines

A weapons load crew assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, download weapons from an F-16 Fighting Falcon in preparation for an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. As part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the 407th Air Expeditionary Group provides combat airpower in support of U.S. Central Command military objectives. AFCENT employs full-spectrum air component capabilities in air, space and cyberspace to defeat enemies while promoting security and stability in the region. The United States is postured to defend U.S. forces in the region from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

A crew chief assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon to be towed after performing an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

A crew chief assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon while performing an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

Maintenance members assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron perform an afterburner run on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. As part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the 407th Air Expeditionary Group provides combat airpower in support of U.S. Central Command military objectives. AFCENT employs full-spectrum air component capabilities in air, space and cyberspace to defeat enemies while promoting security and stability in the region. The United States is postured to defend U.S. forces in the region from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

Maintenance members assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron perform an afterburner run on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

Maintenance members assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron receive engine readings from an F-16 Fighting Falcon while performing an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

Crew chiefs assigned to 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron tow an F-16 Fighting Falcon in preparation for an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. As part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the 407th Air Expeditionary Group provides combat airpower in support of U.S. Central Command military objectives. AFCENT employs full-spectrum air component capabilities in air, space and cyberspace to defeat enemies while promoting security and stability in the region. The United States is postured to defend U.S. forces in the region from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Vipers start your engines

A weapons load crew assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, download weapons from an F-16 Fighting Falcon in preparation for an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. As part of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the 407th Air Expeditionary Group provides combat airpower in support of U.S. Central Command military objectives. AFCENT employs full-spectrum air component capabilities in air, space and cyberspace to defeat enemies while promoting security and stability in the region. The United States is postured to defend U.S. forces in the region from any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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