News

Jan. 25, 2023
What you need to stop the bleed

The 379th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron apheresis donation clinic is charged with screening patients and collecting donations to be shipped across the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.
Sept. 13, 2022
New joint BADC team ensures PSAB security from UAS threats

As unmanned aerial systems become a more ubiquitous feature of the battlefield across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, so does the need for innovative thinking and advanced technology to protect U.S. military and Royal Saudi Air Force personnel and critical resources.To help secure
July 8, 2022
U.S. women military leaders, Kuwaiti women empower each other during Women’s Peace and Security Diwaniya

U.S. Air Force women deployed to Ali Al Salem Air Base and U.S. Army women deployed to Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring met with Kuwaiti women at a Women’s Peace and Security Diwaniya June 21, 2022, where they shared opinions and perspectives to build an allyship and empower women on both sides.
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
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
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.
May 11, 2022
Marauders celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander month

Marauders from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing celebrate their Asian-American Pacific Islander heritage at Ali Al Salem Air Base.