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  • The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection specialists are expert at analysis and detecting imperfections in aircraft parts at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

    380th EMXS nondestructive inspection detects imperfections

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maverick Shuler, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection specialist, applies florescent penetrant to a metal object at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, August 2, 2021. The florescent penetrant allowed Shuler to better inspect the object for cracks, dents and imperfections. (U.S. Air
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janelle Vicente, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group mental health technician, is spotlighted for her superb resilience.

    Airman overcomes series of challenges relying on superb resiliency

    It was the first night in a while that she’d slept so soundly. Unfortunately, it was the one night she wishes she hadn’t. Murphy’s Law continued a long streak of unfolding in Janelle’s life. One incident after another. It was enough to yank the cheer right out of the average person, but not her. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janelle Vicente is a
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 380th Expeditionary Fire Department, conducts an exercise with base leadership at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 24, 2021.

    380th EFD conducts exercise with ADAB leadership

    U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 380th Expeditionary Fire Department pose for a photo after conducting an exercise with base leadership at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 24, 2021. The exercise provided the firefighters an opportunity to train while letting base leadership experience a bit of what they do during an emergency. (U.S. Air
  • A KC-10 and 5 F-15s taxi down the runway

    KC-10 flexes to move mission forward

    U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft, typically used in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility for aerial refueling missions, recently flexed to streamline a major movement of cargo, personnel and F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft across the theater.Approximately half of the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron forward deployed to ADAB from an
  • Airman flexing muscles in front of a group of Airmen

    Hard crew concept promotes efficiency and morale

    Depending on their job or tasked mission in the Air Force, Airmen may or may not be deployed as a “hard” crew with their teammates from home. In the case of the EC-130H Compass Call flight crews from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Ariz., they were fortunate to deploy together to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.Currently, there are
  • Airborne EC-130H

    EC-130H Compass Call protects and enhances regional airpower capabilities

    Over the past month, the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft, has flown in two multi-nation, large force employment exercises that strengthened integration capabilities with CENTCOM partners and allies.The Compass Call, flown by the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, is
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 380th Expeditionary Fire Department perform an exercise involving a KC-10 Extender aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

    380th Fire Department exercises and trains

    U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 380th Expeditionary Fire Department perform an exercise involving a KC-10 Extender aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 13, 2021. Members of the Fire Department worked together during the exercise to fine-tune their ability to use rescue tools to execute an emergency extrication. (U.S. Air Force
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Flavia Carver, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Equal Opportunity director, explains the Diversity and inclusion initiative at Al Dhafra Air Base.

    Childhood adversity drives Airman’s passion for diversity & inclusion

    It was the heckling from other kids that truly cut Flavia the deepest. As a young Romanian girl in a new country where she barely spoke the local language, Flavia Carver learned early that some negative preconceptions are picked up at a very young age, and she experienced how painful it is to be the object of others’ prejudices. The taunts and
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Waldbillig, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distributor, fuels aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, June 23, 2021.

    POL Fuels Flight fuels flights

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Waldbillig, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distributor, climbs to the top of a fuels truck to check the fuel levels at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, June 23, 2021. ADAB’s Fuels Flight handles over $800 million in fuels annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.
  • Physical therapists from the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group demonstrate common exercises used during physical therapy sessions, Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, May 26, 2021. Physical therapy services are available at ADAB and include but are not limited to, therapeutic exercise, manual manipulation, and dry needling.

    ADAB EMDG promotes preventative care with physical therapy

    Did you know that physical therapy is not just for restoring mobility or physical function following a major accident or catastrophic injury? Physical therapy is also a great tool to promote movement, reduce pain, and restore function by evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries early. Preventative treatment can be the key to avoiding future
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