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  • An Israeli Air Force F-35I Lightning II “Adir” approaches a U.S. Air Force 908th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender to refuel during “Enduring Lightning II” exercise over southern Israel Aug. 2, 2020. While forging a resolute partnership, the allies train to maintain a ready posture to deter against regional aggressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)

    Exercise "Enduring Lightning II" strikes again

    U.S. Air Force Central Command and the Israeli Air Force conducted the exercise "Enduring Lightning II" on Aug. 2, 2020 in the skies over southern Israel. It is the second joint exercise between the two countries involving the F-35.The IAF's 140th Squadron, which operates the "Adir" (F-35I) fighter jet, trained alongside the 380th Air Expeditionary
  • From left, Senior Airman Robert McCabe and Staff Sgt. Lyndsey Glotfelty, 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (EAES) aeromedical evacuation technicians, move medical equipment onto a truck at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, after a recent aeromedical evacuation.

    AUAB power projection: Aeromedical Evacuation

    If any servicemember throughout U.S. Central Command needs medical care beyond what they are able to receive locally, they don’t need to worry. The 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron has them covered.
  • Earlier this month, the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron accomplished construction repairs on the primary landing runway of their airfield.

    386th Civil Engineers repair runway to keep mission flying

    Earlier this month, the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron accomplished construction repairs on the primary landing runway of their airfield.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Craig, lying down, aerospace propulsion journeyman, trims a main engine control on the engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker as Airman First Class Jared Suppes, kneeling, aerospace propulsion apprentice, provides support on the runway at Al Udeid, Air Base, Qatar, July 7, 2017. The members of the 340th and 22nd EAMUs face minute-by-minute challenges in the sweltering heat on the runway as they work to keep a fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers ready to fly. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)

    Fueling the AOR

    The 340th and the 22nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Units work together around the clock here to inspect, repair, service, launch and recover the fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anneke Bentley, left foreground, and Staff Sgt. Denver Murphy, vocalists assigned to the Air Force Central Command Band, sing during a concert at Al Udeid, Air Force Base, Qatar, May 26, 2017. The AFCENT Band, stationed at Al Udeid, travels throughout the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of building partnerships, boosting morale, and providing diplomacy and outreach to host nation communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider/Released)

    AFCENT Band uses music to touch hearts, bridge boundaries

    If you get the opportunity to watch the Air Force Central Command Band in action, you need to do it. Their enthusiasm and passion for music is contagious. The transcendent quality of music, coupled with the excellence of the musicians that play it, is a powerful combination. Music has been used by the U.S. Air Force for decades as an effective diplomatic tool.
  • U.S. Air Force and Qatari air force personnel gather around a vehicle outside a newly constructed facility located at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 26, 2017. The personnel are taking part in the first of many opportunities to train on how to properly collect information necessary to determine the total weight and center of gravity for equipment to be loaded for transportation on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bradly A. Schneider)

    Partnership initiative creates opportunity to build relationships, hone expertise and improve safety

    The recent completion of a Qatar Emiri Air Force staging facility on Al Udeid Air Base, has provided the perfect occasion for building partnership opportunities between the U.S. Air Force and Qatari air forces.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Jonathan Reid, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Novack, both aeromedical evacuation liaison officers with the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, pose for a photo in front of a medical evacuation helicopter after a patient movement training session at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, March 28, 2017. The liaison officers from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, instructed patient movement procedures to U.S. Navy medical personnel. (Courtesy photo)

    Aeromedical evacuation liaisons instruct patient movement across AOR

    Liaison officers with the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron successfully completed their first mission advising over 120 medical personnel from both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army on aeromedical operations and patient preparation, March 22 to 29.
  • An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System returns at sunset from a mission on Sept. 12, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. JSTARS fly daily at various times and average around 11 hours per flight to support operations in the war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)

    JSTARS Airmen achieve 1M hours of flight time

    The 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron flew the Air Force’s E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or JSTARS, worldwide fleet to its one millionth flight hour September, 6, 2016, following a combat mission in support of operations throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility.   The
  • Senior Airman Aaron Long, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group surgical technician, shows Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, surgical mobility bags to be palletized and placed on aircraft for delivery within the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility during Harrigian’s visit with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Aug. 11, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Harrigian and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery, USAFCENT command chief, toured various facilities and met 379th AEW Airmen to get an inside look at what they do on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

    AFCENT commander gets first-hand look of 379th AEW mission

    Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery, USAFCENT command chief, visit 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to get an inside look at what deployed service members do on a daily basis August 11, 2016. 379th AEW Airmen briefed Harrigian and Montgomery on what capabilities and resources
  • Senior Airman Donte Hatcher, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels cryogenics operator, fills a 50-gallon liquid oxygen tank during an inspection Aug. 5, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Liquid nitrogen and oxygen tanks are recharged into aircraft to provide aircrews with pure oxygen at altitude during missions conducted in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

    Cryogenics helps pilots breathe easy across AOR

    The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics team inspected liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen tanks prior to aircraft shipment Aug. 5 here.  The cryogenics team provides quality aviation breathing oxygen, liquid oxygen, and liquid nitrogen in support of operations through the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of
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