15 May 2020

Female Soldier Promoted to Pinnacle Rank

For the first time in the history of the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery branch, a woman was promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 May 5, 2020. This soldier is U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Lakeasha Babers, an Air and Missile Defense Systems Tactician, currently assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United

30 Apr 2020

380th AEW executes COVID-19 prevention measures during deployment in-processing

5 Apr 2020

380th AEW Commander Gives COVID-19 Update

Brig. Gen. Lansing Pilch, Commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, delivers an update to Al Dhafra Air Base members regarding COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Williams)

1 Apr 2020

Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19

In a message to Airmen March 31, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, explained installation commanders have the authority to adjust standards as needed, while also encouraging Airmen to maintain grooming and fitness standards to the greatest extent possible.

20 Mar 2020

U.S. Central Command Statement on Quarantine procedures into its Area of Responsibility

U.S. Central Command has ordered a stop movement of all forces deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to either U.S. commands or U.S.-led coalitions and initiated the requirement for a 14-day quarantine at home station prior to deployment. U.S. Central Command will work with U.S. Transportation Command to ensure deploying forces will also be quarantined in route to their final destination.

14 Mar 2020

Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions

Today, the Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist approved new travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories. This restriction will halt all domestic travel, including Permanent Change of Station, and Temporary Duty. This restriction will also pause civilian hiring at DoD installations and components for persons who do not reside within the hiring entity's local commuting area.

12 Mar 2020

Five faces of SFS Operations provide multi-layered defense

Al Dhafra Air Base, located on the Arabian Peninsula in the United Arab Emirates, is key to ensuring stability in the Middle East by delivering decisive airpower, defending the region, and developing relationships with coalition partners. The security of its assets and personnel is critical to the successful execution of these missions. This

5 Mar 2020

Enlisted defender defines determination with doctoral degree

An ADAB Security Forces Flight Sergeant has taken higher eduation to a whole new level. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman, Sgt. Chip Perkins, cites mentorship and being a role model for his six children as key factors in getting his doctoral degree.

5 Mar 2020

AFCENT command team visits AL Dhafra

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, speaks during an all-call at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2020. The commander spoke about the role Airmen play in the AFCENT mission, answered questions and provided information regarding the overall posture in the theater of operations.

28 Feb 2020

Air Force, Navy, Marines LRS prepare for Native Fury

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron work in conjunction with LRS members from the Navy and Marines to unload cargo from a U.S. commercial airline onto the Al Dhafra Air Base flightline, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 22, 2020 in support Native Fury. LRS members led the reception, download and processing of all the cargo and