April 12, 2019 Preparing for Confrontation- Baton Training AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates -- “Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth.” –Mike Tyson.When a plan fails, training prevails. The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron trains all incoming Force Protection Escort Airmen on the use of their issued baton, which they
April 12, 2019 HVAC keeps it cool The 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration shop works around the clock to safeguard cool and steady temperatures for all personnel at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
April 3, 2019 380th ELRS FaRM: Repairing firetrucks and refuelers Whenever there is an issue involving specialty vehicles at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, that is when the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Firetruck and Refueling mechanics gets to work.
March 30, 2019 ADAB members continue with educational goals through ELRC Being selected for a deployment means that some plans may have to be placed on hold until you’ve returned. Thanks to the Education and Learning Resource Center at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, one thing you will not have to change is your educational goal.
March 27, 2019 AFCENT Band: Opening doors through music As music begins to play, the crowd of deployed members at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, grows larger and larger to watch the Air Forces Central Command band perform. These dynamic musicians perform and tour in small ensembles throughout the Area of Responsibility, positively improving
March 22, 2019 XP: the base’s front door The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Plans and Programs shop, also known as “XP,” is that first step. They are responsible for developing base’s plans, programs and policies; coordinating programming actions to resolve issues; and constantly analyzing the effectiveness of these programs.
March 22, 2019 UTANG Airmen far from home, bringing the fight Far from home in a deployed environment, many components make up the complex, yet dynamic mission. Members of the Utah National Guard, also known as UTANG, are one of those key components here at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
March 18, 2019 ELRS “Loggies” provides the magic behind movements There is a trio of Airmen working behind the scenes to ensure every piece of cargo and every member of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, has transportation in and out of the Area of Responsibility. The 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planners, commonly referred to
March 18, 2019 HNCO: Handling Coordination with host nation Through deployments and temporary duties, part of being in the military involves traveling to foreign countries. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Host Nation Coordination Office at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates is here to provide the link between the DoD and the UAE.
March 15, 2019 QA making sure it’s done right Going the extra step to ensure things are done the right way is what the Air Force is about. This precaution is pertinent to Airmen’s safety and the Air Force’s mission. The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group Quality Assurance team is responsible for serving as the primary technical advisory