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  • U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron fly a KC-10 Extender in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Dec. 10, 2020. The KC-10 Extender delivers U.S. Air Forces Central a global reach air refueling capability to support joint and partner nation air assets throughout the U.S. CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)

    380th Air Expeditionary Wing launches to support bomber task force

    Aircraft assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing launched in support of a bomber task force mission in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations, Dec. 10.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2020. The F-16 is highly maneuverable in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack while providing a low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the U.S. and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryan Guthrie)

    Fighting Falcons soar at sunset

    A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2020. The F-16 is highly maneuverable in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack while providing a low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the U.S. and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo
  • A formation of U.S. Air Forces Central Command F-15C Eagles and F-35A Lightning IIs fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during air refueling over Southwest Asia, July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)

    AFCENT units train to win the day

    The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing partnered with the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct a regional training exercise.Each wing brought its own specialty to the training, demonstrated through their aircraft.The 378th AEW showcased
  • Maj. Vito Bussmann, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of Plans and Programs attends a conference call at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 18, 2019. The 380th AEW plans and programs shop, also known as XP, is responsible for developing base’s plans, programs and policies; coordinating programming actions to resolve issues; and constantly analyzing the effectiveness of these programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)

    XP: the base’s front door

    The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Plans and Programs shop, also known as “XP,” is that first step. They are responsible for developing base’s plans, programs and policies; coordinating programming actions to resolve issues; and constantly analyzing the effectiveness of these programs.
  • 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, provide UTANG leadership a tour of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. UTANG was founded on November 18, 1946, and consists of nearly 1,500 trained men and women who defend the United States of America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)

    UTANG Airmen far from home, bringing the fight

    Far from home in a deployed environment, many components make up the complex, yet dynamic mission. Members of the Utah National Guard, also known as UTANG, are one of those key components here at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
  • Staff Sgt. Luis Rosa, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group RQ-4 Global Hawk and U-2 Dragon Lady quality assurance inspector, inspects an RQ-4 Global Hawk and its crew at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 12, 2019. QA is responsible to the Maintenance Group commander or equivalent to perform as the primary technical advisory agency for maintenance actions and to assist work center supervisors in reviewing tasks involved in supporting the maintenance effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)

    QA making sure it’s done right

    Going the extra step to ensure things are done the right way is what the Air Force is about. This precaution is pertinent to Airmen’s safety and the Air Force’s mission. The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group Quality Assurance team is responsible for serving as the primary technical advisory agency to the Maintenance Group commander. This group of Airmen act as a force of safety for anything having to do with the flight line.
  • Master Sgt. Leigh Weigold, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron section chief of plans and programs, fires her weapon at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. As the largest career field in the Air Force, it’s the job of Security Forces to protect, defend and fight to enable U.S. Air Force, Joint and Coalition missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)

    Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality

    The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron participated in firing live rounds for the first time in nearly four years at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019.
  • Airman 1st Class Darien Samson, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, reads a technical order at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 6, 2019. The U-2 has served in every American War since the Cold War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)

    The Flight Line at ADAB

    Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing execute the mission from the flight line at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 5-6, 2019.
  • Staff Sgt. Eugene Eudy, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions craftsman, secures guidance sections for joint direct attack munitions at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 15, 2019. Munitions systems specialists perform and manage munitions production and material tasks and activities; identify munitions and equipment requirements; operate and maintain automated data processing equipment (ADPE) to perform munitions accounting, computations, and research; stores, maintains, assembles, issues, and delivers assembled nonnuclear munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)

    Ammo Flight: more than building bombs

    Aircraft have a multitude of capabilities. One of the most vital is dropping bombs and other munitions. Whether it’s for joint-force training or in combat, there are Airmen on the ground responsible for getting those munitions where they need to be.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Castro and Master Sgt. Jonathan Herrera, assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight, pose for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2018. Castro is on his first deployment, while Herrera is potentially on his last deployment, as he’s nearing retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)

    Father & Son’s first and last deployment

    From father and son, to Senior NCO and Airman, Master Sgt. Jonathan Herrera and Senior Airman Anthony Castro, both assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants flight, are experiencing their first and last deployments together at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
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