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  • U.S. C-130Js support Saudi-led airdrop exercise

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing recently launched a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to 39th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in support the Royal Saudi Air Force-led TUWAIQ-4 multilateral exercise occurring in early December 2024 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

  • Exercise PHOENIX ARMOR

    The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing is participating in the partner nation-led Exercise PHOENIX ARMOR from Nov. 25 to Nov. 28, 2024. This integration brings together U.S. forces and regional allies to strengthen partnerships and enhance interoperability through advanced air operations.

  • AFCENT Commander, Allies, Partners, speaks at Manama Airpower Symposium

    Lt. Gen. Derek France, commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander and Combined Forces Air Component commander, was a guest speaker at the Manama Air Power Symposium, Bahrain, Nov. 12. France discussed the future of air warfare, emphasizing the growing importance of uncrewed systems in

  • AFCENT showcases Coalition airpower at Bahrain Airshow

    The Bahrain International Airshow 2024, one of the region’s most prominent aviation and aerospace defense expositions, began this week at Bahrain’s Sakhir Air Base and includes a wide array of aircraft and assets from across the U.S. Department of Defense.

  • U.S and Bahrain participate in Ballast Cannon 25.1

    Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s 386th’s Air Expeditionary Wing hosted the Royal Bahraini Air Force and coalition partners for an airlift-focused subject matter expert exchange, Oct. 15, to build interoperability during Ballast Cannon 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

  • U.S. Airman deployed to Middle East found deceased

    A U.S. Air Force Airman, deployed to an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, was found deceased in his residence, August 15, 2024.Upon discovery, the service member was immediately transported to a local hospital where the member was pronounced dead by medical