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  • Col. Khaled Al-Falahi, United Arab Emirates Air Force 1st Fighter Wing commander and Brig. Gen. Larry Broadwell, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, prepare to take off in a UAE Air Force Mirage 2000 Aug, 10, 2020 from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

    Historic flight strengthens U.S./UAE partnership

    Col. Khaled Al-Falahi, United Arab Emirates Air Force 1st Fighter Wing commander and Brig. Gen. Larry Broadwell, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, prepare to take off in a UAE Air Force Mirage 2000 Aug, 10, 2020 from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Under the invitation of the UAE, the historic mission is the first time the
  • Airman Chandler Harward and Senior Airman Tyler Brown, both members of the 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, make connections to the portable Hawkeye satellite communications system Aug. 19, 2020 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

    380th ECS provides immediate communication capability

    Members of the 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, make connections to the portable Hawkeye satellite communications system Aug. 19, 2020 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Communications Fly Away Kit (CFK) team can be deployed to austere locations to provide non-secure and secure data and voice between deployed members,
  • A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron departs after conducting an aerial refueling with A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron above the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 3, 2019.

    Hill Airmen demonstrate combat flexibility, reliability of F-35 during deployments

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – For 16 months, Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing here have been deployed in combat with the F-35A Lightning II and they continue to find ways to improve the capability of America’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter.Each of the wing’s three squadrons, alongside Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, have deployed
  • Maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron prepare for the launch of a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2020.

    KC-10 Extender maintainers fuel the fight

    Maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron prepare for the launch of a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2020. Maintainers fulfill a vital role by ensuring their aircraft are mission capable, which enables the refueling of a wide variety of U.S. and allied military aircraft during missions in
  • Senior Airman Daniel Proben, a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts pre-flight checks in a KC-10 Extender, Aug. 18, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

    Boom operator prepares to fuel the fight

    Senior Airman Daniel Proben, a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts pre-flight checks in a KC-10 Extender, Aug. 18, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Proben can use either an advanced aerial refueling boom or a hose and drogue centerline refueling system to refuel a wide variety of U.S. and allied
  • Staff Sgt. Seth Sammons (left) and Senior Airman Joshua Hancock, both members of the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, repair an electrical plug August 11, 2020 here.

    Team ADAB uses green initiatives to beat the heat

    It's summertime in Al Dhafra Air Base, and the drive to beat the heat is on full blast. In this article, the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron details what measures are being put in place to stay cool and conserve power on the installation.
  • An Airman with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit flags the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron’s E-3 Sentry (AWACS) here July 18, 2020.

    Records Are Meant to Be Broken: AWACS Crews Fly Record Sorties

    On Aug. 3, 2020, the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron flew their 34th consecutive combat mission, breaking their previous record for sequential flights.
  • Staff Sgt. Allison Bekaert, 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron food production manager at Windy’s Dining Facility, along with other food service Airmen and contractors provide Agile Combat Support by serving more than 6,000 meals daily to warfighters across Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 7, 2020. More than 100 personnel run three dining facilities on base and ensure bottled water is accessible at all times to everyone on ADAB. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Harvey)

    Agile Combat Support: Providing food for the warfighter

    Airmen, Department of Defense civilians, coalition partners, and contractors all have at least one thing in common-the need to eat.The 380th Air Expeditionary Force Support Squadron oversees all three dining facilities at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, ensuring more than 6000 meals are served to warfighters daily, so they get the fuel
  • Winning today and tomorrow: AFCENT commander outlines new priorities

    Winning today and tomorrow: AFCENT commander outlines new priorities

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, QATAR – Lt. Gen. Greg Guillot knows two things remain true in the ever-changing theater of U.S. Air Forces Central Command: strong partnerships and hardworking Airmen are key to winning the war.
  • A formation of U.S. Air Forces Central Command F-15C Eagles and F-35A Lightning IIs fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during air refueling over Southwest Asia, July 25, 2020. Through joint exercises or direct operations, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to strengthen relationships with regional and coalition partners to defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)

    AFCENT units train to win the day

    The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing partnered with the 378 AEW, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the 379 AEW, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct a regional training exercise.Each wing brought its own specialty to the training, demonstrated through their aircraft.The 378 AEW showcased their F-15C Eagle, which is an all-weather,
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