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  • 908th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron Extends the Mission

    Senior Airman Neesen Bristow, 908th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to deliver fuel during a sortie from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 19, 2018. The boom operator is responsible for in-air delivery of the KC-10 Extender’s fuel reserves to a number of

  • Crew Chiefs: The First and the Last for the Mission

    The aircraft is scheduled to land in 10 minutes and Airmen rally up to gather their gear. Reflective belts; laptops full of instructions and technical orders; and giant tool boxes the size of a dresser or wardrobe are checked out and taken on their way to their destination. The Airmen gather to the

  • 577 EPBS removes rubber from ADAB flight line

    The 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron traveled to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates to perform a rubber removal project for the runway Dec. 15, 2018.Whenever an aircraft touches down on the runway, it leaves a trace of rubber on the surface. Over time, excess amounts of rubber reduces

  • 99th ERS Airmen maintain U-2 flight suits

    The 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron aerospace physiology support detachment maintain full-pressure suits which allows the U-2 pilots to conduct their reconnaissance missions.

  • Rapidly repairing the runway

    In order to keep this runway operational, the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron pavement equipment shop performs rapid runway repairs.

  • ADAB Honors the Fallen in Wing Retreat Ceremony

    SrA William Rodriguez, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, folds the flag held by SrA Johnathan Coble, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, during a monthly retreat ceremony at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 7, 2018. Retreat ceremonies started during the

  • The Flight Line’s Melting Pot

    A “Melting Pot” is defined as a process of blending that often results in invigoration or novelty or a place where a variety of individuals assimilate into a cohesive whole.The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group maintenance operations center ensures fast and effective ways of communicating

  • The American Chopper of Aircraft Maintenance

    With the eight-13 hour flights the aircraft of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing have on a daily basis, some parts of the aircraft can wear down, crack or break over periods of time.The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, also known as “Fab Flight” or the “American Chopper”

  • Pushing the Pace for Three O-5s

    While deployed at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, many Airmen make personal goals to improve themselves, such as taking classes, volunteering, working on physical fitness and nutrition, among others. This was the case for three Airmen who have challenged themselves with improving their

  • AFCENT Band Brings Holiday Cheer to ADAB

    The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band performs for Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 4, 2018. The AFCENT Band rotates several ensembles through the area of responsibility that perform a wide variety of musical styles to