AUAB does a rapid aircraft departure

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group load equipment during a rapid aircraft departure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 15, 2025. Rapid aircraft departures are used to increase the survivability of personnel and airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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AUAB does a rapid aircraft departure

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group use a K-loader to load equipment during a rapid aircraft departure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 15, 2025. Rapid aircraft departures are used to increase the survivability of personnel and airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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AUAB does a rapid aircraft departure

U.S. Air Force Airmen board a C-17 during a rapid aircraft departure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 15, 2025. 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group showcased the keys to airpower through their flexibility and maneuverability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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AUAB does a rapid aircraft departure

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group place rollers on a C-17 Globemaster III during a rapid aircraft departure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 15, 2025.The 379th EABG accelerates readiness and embraces change to serve as a symbol for the future of Air Force deployed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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AUAB does a rapid aircraft departure

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group load equipment during a rapid aircraft departure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 15, 2025. Rapid aircraft departures are used to increase the survivability of personnel and airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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AUAB does a rapid aircraft departure

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group load cargo during a rapid aircraft departure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 15, 2025. The 379th EABG accelerates readiness and embraces change to serve as a symbol for the future of Air Force deployed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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AUAB does a rapid aircraft departure

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group load cargo during a rapid aircraft departure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 15, 2025. The 379th EABG accelerates readiness and embraces change to serve as a symbol for the future of Air Force deployed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies)

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AUAB does a rapid aircraft departure

Published July 2, 2025
By Senior Airman Dieondiere Jefferies

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