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379th Air Expeditionary Wing Photos

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Conducting cooperation

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicolas Ayala Ceron stands for a portrait before conducting a student band during a fine arts festival for the Middle East at the American School of Doha, in Qatar, May 17th, 2025. Ayala, assigned to the AFCENT Band, was a guest conductor for the festival, which included students from schools in Oman, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)
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Conducting cooperation

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicolas Ayala prepares to conduct a student band during a fine arts festival for the Middle East at the American School of Doha, in Qatar, May 17th, 2025. Ayala, an AFCENT Band conductor, is a musical ambassador of the United States of America and is responsible for leading, conducting, and producing a wide variety of events and recordings in support of the mission of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)
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Conducting cooperation

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicolas Ayala Ceron reviews his music during a fine arts festival for the Middle East at the American School of Doha, in Qatar, May 17th, 2025. Ayala, an AFCENT Band conductor, is a musical ambassador of the United States of America and is responsible for leading, conducting, and producing a wide variety of events and recordings in support of the mission of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)
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Conducting cooperation

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicolas Ayala prepares to conduct a student band during a fine arts festival for the Middle East at the American School of Doha, in Qatar, May 17th, 2025. Ayala, an AFCENT Band conductor, is a musical ambassador of the United States of America and is responsible for leading, conducting, and producing a wide variety of events and recordings in support of the mission of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leilani Strickland, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, places a magnetic chip detector tab on top of an MCD for a routine inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. MCD inspections are conducted after every flight, to test the health of aircraft engines by revealing the chemical composition of any metal particles that adhered to the tab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leilani Strickland, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, rinses a magnetic chip detector in isopropyl alcohol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. NDI technicians perform multiple rinses on MCDs to remove any excess oil or debris before conducting the inspection. MCD inspections are conducted after every flight to test for various metals that can cause critical damage within the engine of an F-16C Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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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 and equipment before and after aircraft take flight to mitigate the risk of structural failure or hazardous conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, reviews a reference card for an ultrasonic unit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. Ultrasonic units, along with a reference standard metal, set the basis for what NDI technicians should inspect when testing for delamination within the paint of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a water-based couplant on a reference standard metal within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. This process allows for the calibration of the ultrasonic machine to test for delamination on the aircraft. NDI technicians use a range of tools and various techniques, including x-rays and ultrasound, to examine aircraft parts and equipment for flaws or defects that may not be visible to the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Cross, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, references a technical order while using an ultrasonic unit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The TO provides instruction on how to properly calibrate an ultrasonic unit for a delamination inspection on an F-16C Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Kitur, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection section lead, uses a tap hammer to inspect for disbonds along the wing of an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. Disbonds, or delamination, can occur when paint on the aircraft has separated into layers, requiring the aircraft to be repainted before resuming flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Alcantara, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, uses a probe attached to an eddy current machine to inspect for cracks along the canopy seal of an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The canopy seal ensures an airtight closure over the cockpit of the aircraft to enable pilots to conduct aerial combat maneuvers at an altitude of up to 50,000 ft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Integrity and Precision: non-destructive inspection technicians ensure aircraft safety

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Alcantara, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, inspects for cracks along the canopy seal of an F-16C Fighting Falcon using an eddy current machine within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 12, 2025. The canopy seal is assessed for damages after every 50 flight hours, maintaining structural integrity to ensure safe flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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379th AEW holds active shooter exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron operate on simulated patients during an active shooter exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 14, 2025. After receiving initial medical care on-scene, simulated patients were rapidly transported to a medical facility to receive a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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379th AEW holds active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jefferey Wells, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department crew chief, left, talks to Senior Airman Curtis Rhoden, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department crew chief, during an active shooter exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 14, 2025. To maintain order and prevent overcrowding at emergency scenes, responding personnel waited for clear instructions before proceeding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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379th AEW holds active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Chapman, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron flight doctor, prepares a stethoscope during an active shooter exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 14, 2025. Medical personnel provided on-site care to simulated patients before transporting them to a medical facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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379th AEW holds active shooter exercise

An ambulance assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron drives away during an active shooter exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 14, 2025. Simulated patients were transported to a medical facility to receive a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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379th AEW holds active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexandria Lovell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron flight and operational medicine technician, provides air to a simulated patient during an active shooter exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 14, 2025. Medical personnel provided on-site care to simulated patients before transporting them to a medical facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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379th AEW holds active shooter exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing conduct medical care during an active shooter exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 14, 2025. Airmen provided on-site care to simulated patients before transporting them to a medical facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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379th AEW holds active shooter exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing put a simulated patient on a stretcher during an active shooter exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 14, 2025. Emergency responders worked together to transport simulated patients from the scene to medical personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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