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Aug. 10, 2022
Out with the old, in with the new – 4 Reapers return home

Four General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drones were loaded onto a Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 22nd Airlift Squadron, August 10, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Since June, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing has redeployed five Reaper drones back to the United States in
July 22, 2022
Tech Sergeants of Tomorrow Celebrated at ADAB

Seven staff sergeants assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing were recognized as being selected to promote to the rank of technical sergeant, July 22, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. 2022 was a lean year for those competing for promotion. Approximately 34,000 eligible
July 6, 2022
386th Air Expeditionary Wing receives new command team

The 386th Expeditionary Air Wing welcomed U.S. Air Force Col. George M. Buch Jr., incoming commander, and farewell to U.S. Air Force Col. Col. Clinton M. Wilson, outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 1, 2022. Maj. Gen.
July 5, 2022
Reflection and celebration for our independence

The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing held an Independence Day vigil and carnival celebration at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 4, 2022.
July 5, 2022
387th Air Expeditionary Group receives new commander during assumption of command ceremony

In the midst of multiple groups under the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing deactivating and shifting to the Air Staff model, the 387th Air Expeditionary Group remains intact, due to the unique mission it performs throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The 387th AEG is comprised of
July 4, 2022
407th Air Expeditionary Group inactivated, Col. Jason R. Barnes relinquishes command

The 407th Air Expeditionary Group was inactivated during a ceremony at the base theater June 30, 2022. This was the final group level inactivation ceremony for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing as it shifted from the expeditionary group construct to the Air Staff model.
July 1, 2022
Aircraft shelters innovate to become more enduring

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing opened a new small aircraft weather shelter to house aircraft and prevent wear and tear from the harsh conditions. The aircraft were previously stationed in tension fabric shelters that were subject to degradation, especially when considering wear and tear from the
June 8, 2022
332d ELRS Aerial Port moves Wing’s mission

Everything that comes in and out of the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing on an aircraft is processed by the 332d Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Aerial Port section.The different flights within Aerial Port, such as the Air Terminal Operation Center, load planning, ramp, cargo, and passenger
June 8, 2022
386th Expeditionary Medical Group inactivates, redesignated as the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron

After 21 years, the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group was inactivated May 30, 2021, as the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing shifts from an expeditionary group construct to the Air Staff model.
June 6, 2022
386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group inactivated, leaves behind legacy

The 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group was inactivated May 30, 2022, the first group level inactivation ceremony for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. It’s a monumental shift from the expeditionary group construct to the Air Staff model.