378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Zane Hall, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Force Protection chief, transports a training ordnance during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. The force protection team utilized a training ordnance to test service members’ post-attack reconnaissance sweep procedures. Regardless of career field, all service members are trained to identify threats, hazards, and unexploded ordnance during PAR sweeps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

A training ordnance sits on the ground during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. Training ordinances were incorporated to test service members’ ability to identify threats, properly cordon the area, and report findings to the base defense operations center for removal and demolition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Quick, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight superintendent, ties a ribbon to create a cordon around an unexploded ordnance, during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. EOD technicians use their expertise to mitigate hazards to personnel and assets by ensuring cordons are the appropriate distance from unexploded ordinances based on their size and fragmentation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jarious George, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Personnel Support for Contingency Operations deliberate and crisis action planning and execution segments operator, dons an improved outer tactical vest during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. By conducting exercises like these, the 378th AEW solidifies its ability to support dynamic operations while defending the base and remaining ready to accept follow-on forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)

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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Melisha Jackson, 378th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, tightens the chin strap on her helmet, during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. Exercises like these reaffirm service member’s proficiency in operations and gear familiarity ensuring every member can continue to support dynamic operations in any situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)

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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carlen Hailey, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Personnel Support for Contingency Operations deliberate and crisis action planning and execution segments operator, dons protective gear during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. The 378th AEW conducts bunker drills to enhance the wing's ability to prepare for and respond to inbound threats; exercises like these reaffirm the 378th AEW’s role as a ready, robust, and resilient warfighting platform within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville)

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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Zachary Spencer, 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron assistant director of operations, reads a bunker procedure checklist during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. The highest ranking member in each bunker delegates responsibilities from the bunker checklist, and coordinates the release of specialized teams for post-attack duties contingent on the base defense operations center’s alarm statuses. These actions ensure service members can resume combat operations quickly and efficiently after an attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bethany La Ville) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring the checklist.)

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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

A passenger bus assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron drives around a cordon during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. By cordoning hazardous areas after an attack, service members can resume their assigned duties with limited operational impact nearly immediately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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378th AEW conducts bunker dive exercise

Published June 5, 2025
By Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger
378th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Zane Hall, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Force Protection chief, transports a training ordnance during an exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2025. The force protection team utilized a training ordnance to test service members’ post-attack reconnaissance sweep procedures. Regardless of career field, all service members are trained to identify threats, hazards, and unexploded ordnance during PAR sweeps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)