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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from District of Columbia Air National Guard’s 113th Wing, known as the “Capital Guardians,” lands on the flight line at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 9, 2021. The wing deployed a contingent of F-16s to PSAB to reinforce the base’s defensive capabilities, provide operational depth, and support U.S. Central Command operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)

    “Capital Guardians” bring excellence to AFCENT skies

    Over the past week, aircraft and Airmen assigned to the District of Columbia Air National Guard’s 113th Wing arrived at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to join the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing as it provides combat power projection across the region in defense of U.S. forces.The wing sent a contingent of U.S. Air Force F-16
  • A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules taxis upon arrival at a forward location for a “hot pit” aircraft-to-aircraft refueling of two U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during a counter unmanned aerial system integration mission with joint and Royal Saudi aircraft, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 30, 2021. U.S. Air Forces Central aircraft regularly work with coalition and partner nations to test their collective counter-UAS capabilities to ensure the security and stability of regional airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)

    U.S. and Royal Saudi air forces collaborate to counter UAS threat

    With the rise of unmanned aerial system attacks against U.S. forces and interests in the Middle East, the defense against UAS platforms has become a top priority within the U.S. Central Command theater of operations. In response, U.S. Air Forces Central and partner nations have begun a series of integration missions that will continue through the summer of 2021.
  • A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker taxis to position for a hot-pit refueling, Prince Sultan Air Base, June 25, 2021. This event demonstrated the success of several weeks of hot-pit refueling cross-airframe training between 378th and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing maintainers, expanding both Wings ability to provide agile support for theater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)

    378th demonstrates successful hot pit cross-airframe training

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker taxis to position for a hot-pit refueling, Prince Sultan Air Base, June 25, 2021. This event demonstrated the success of several weeks of hot-pit refueling cross-airframe training between 378th and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing maintainers, expanding both Wings ability to provide agile support for theater
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jason “Hollywood” Smith accepts command of the 378th Expeditionary Operations Group from Brig. Gen. Robert Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the group change of command, Prince Sultan Air Base, July 5, 2021. The 378th EOG provides combat power projection in support of U.S. Central Command plans and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)

    Operations Group leadership changes hands

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jason “Hollywood” Smith accepts command of the 378th Expeditionary Operations Group from Brig. Gen. Robert Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the group change of command, Prince Sultan Air Base, July 5, 2021. The 378th EOG provides combat power projection in support of U.S. Central Command plans and
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Heidi Paulson, incoming 378th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, accepts command of the 378th EMSG from Brig. Gen. Robert Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the group change of command ceremony, Prince Sultan Air Base, July 5, 2021. The 378th EMSG provides full spectrum support to the 378th AEW and joint partners, sustaining and defending forces to enable combat power projection in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)

    378th Expeditionary Mission Support Group change of command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Heidi Paulson, incoming 378th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, accepts command of the 378th EMSG from Brig. Gen. Robert Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the group change of command ceremony, Prince Sultan Air Base, July 5, 2021. The 378th EMSG provides full spectrum support to the 378th AEW and
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Susanna Schriever, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron medic, perform first aid on a medical dummy during the first best medic competition at Prince Sultan Air Base, June 21, 2021. The competition was a culmination of the past 11 weeks of combat medicine training, testing their ability to provide care in unexpected situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)

    PSAB Hosts Best Medic Competition

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Susanna Schriever, 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron medic, perform first aid on a medical dummy during the first best medic competition at Prince Sultan Air Base, June 21, 2021. The competition was a culmination of the past 11 weeks of combat medicine training, testing their ability to provide care in unexpected
  • U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, prepares for his flight on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 20, 2021. Davis, a trained fighter pilot, flew a sortie with the 157th “Swamp Fox” Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, currently deployed to PSAB to bolster defensive capabilities against potential threats in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samuel Earick)

    378th AEW commander completes first Swamp Fox flight

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, prepares for his flight on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 20, 2021. Davis, a trained fighter pilot, flew a sortie with the 157th “Swamp Fox” Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, currently deployed to PSAB to
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Rupeto-Flores, a response force member with the 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, prepares for a quick response training event in blackout conditions at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 12, 2021. PSAB Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Security Forces and Medical personnel participated in integrated training to bolster defensive capabilities and maintain readiness at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caleb Pavao)

    PSAB bolsters defensive capabilities

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Rupeto-Flores, a response force member with the 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, prepares for a quick response training event in blackout conditions at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 12, 2021. PSAB Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Security Forces and Medical personnel participated
  • Air Force and Marine Corps personnel stand in formation before morning physical training.

    Embracing joint opportunities: Airmen complete Marine professional military education

    Three U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and 378th Expeditionary Communications Squadron joined a group of Marine corporals to complete the Marine Corps University’s Corporals Course early June at PSAB.ECES Senior Airmen Emil Jacobsen and Bradley Thompson, and ECS Senior Airman Joseph Ramirez attended the
  • General Pettus relinquishes command to Gen. Davis.

    378th AEW welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert D. Davis assumed command of the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing from U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Evan L. Pettus during the first in-person change of command ceremony to occur at PSAB June 10, 2021.Pettus was the second commander chosen to lead the 378th AEW in its mission to sustain, integrate and defend joint forces on
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