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  • Refueling the refuelers

    A 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender aircrew returns to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Aug. 6, 2019. The crew supported F-35A Lightning II’s participating in exercise Agile Lightning as well as refueled another KC-10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris

  • AGE brings 'Mary Sue' back to life

    Senior Airman Maeson Bella, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, attaches a fan to a newly rebuilt -86 engine July 30, 3019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Keeping the unit cool will increase the lifespan in the intense desert summer heat.

  • Weapons load crew arms F-15E Strike Eagle

    An F-15E Strike Eagle sits while waiting for an upcoming mission July 15, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and is currently supporting surface combat air patrol operations in the Arabian

  • Engineers execute Rapid Airfield Damage Repair

    Two 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels technicians cut concrete during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise July 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By cutting the concrete it can be broken up and removed to be filled with fast-curing concrete. (U.S.

  • 380 AEW AWACS provide the big picture to combatant commanders

    Imagine a pilot flying their aircraft in theater. While the pilot has onboard sensors downloading, processing, and providing a lot of information during the flight, their systems have limited range.Staff Sgt. Joshua Payne, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron senior surveillance

  • Lightning strikes at AFE

    Airman 1st Class Ryan Joplin, 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, connects an air hose to a pump to test an F-35A Lightning pilot life preserve unit June 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. LPUs have an integrated inflatable vest to

  • AMMO builds destruction

    Airmen of the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron build six GBU-38s June 21, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The team built six GBU-38s for the fighters of ADAB in support of operations within the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Al Dhafra welcomes new 380 AEW commander

    Brig. Gen. Lance Pilch took command of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during a ceremony July 1, 2019, presided by Maj. Gen. Chance Saltzman, U.S. Air Forces Central Command deputy commander.

  • Putting the ‘AFE’ in safe

    AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates – Aircraft Flight Equipment Airmen have their work cut out for them with the array of missions at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing.Two of the five AFE sections works around-the-clock operations to ensure the safety of KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentry Airborne