378th Air Expeditionary Wing News

July 15, 2025
From the Flightline to the Sky: 55th EFS generates rapid combat airpower

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 17, 2025. The 55th EFS rapidly establishes credible, combat-ready airpower within the USCENTCOM AOR to proactively deter adversary threats
July 15, 2025
Stronger Together: 378th ESFS collaborates with RSAF to exchange tactical skills and increase interoperability

The 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron partnered with the Royal Saudi Air Force to conduct a two-day integrated skill exchange exercise designed to enhance tactical capability, reinforce mutual trust and strengthen regional defense posture, May 21-22, 2025.
July 7, 2025
Building Foundations: 378th ECES lays the groundwork for longevity in the AOR

As the sun sets and temperatures cool, U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Pavements and Equipment Flight, “Dirtboyz,” begin a series of revitalization projects across the installation, to enhance long-term mission sustainment and further foster enduring
June 11, 2025
No Airpower Without Ground Power: 378th EMXS AGE technicians provide mission-critical support

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Navara, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, tightens a brake disc on a MJ-1 Jammer within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 30, 2025. The 378th EMXS AGE flight performs maintenance on mission-critical
June 10, 2025
An Eye on the Skies: 378th OSS weather flight enables mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adonys Guerra, 378th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, monitors a radar database within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2025. 378th OSS weather forecasters report weather condition updates to multiple agencies across the
June 2, 2025
Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron walk across the flightline after conducting an inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. NDI technicians are responsible for identifying possible defects in systems
May 27, 2025
Fuels in Flight: 378th ELRS implements innovative process

Dust swirls in the air as propellers engage, sending a small drone on a crucial, innovative mission. U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron were behind the controls as they operated a Parrot ANAFI USA drone to assess the integrity of the installation fuel system
May 16, 2025
Faith in the Fight: Maintaining Spiritual Resilience

In the heart of a deployed environment, where the demands of the mission test both body and spirit, the U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps stands as a steadfast presence, offering hope, resilience and unwavering spiritual support to service members far from home. U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Harris, 378th
Oct. 10, 2023
Changing of the guard: 378th AEW holds change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Akshai Gandhi relinquished command of the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) to Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri during a change of command ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9th, 2023.Gandhi was the fifth commander to lead the 378th AEW in its
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