April 9, 2021 ADAB remembers the Holocaust Al Dhafra Air Base held a remembrance ceremony, April 9, to commemorate the tragedy, honor those affected, and remind attendees of the dangers of political extremism.
April 7, 2021 Going Drogue with the 380th EAMXS U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Leaver, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) hydraulic craftsman, speaks into his headset during a drogue maintenance operation at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2021. The 380th EAMXS performs these operations every 12 weeks
April 1, 2021 380th ECES’ Road to Renovation The 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron worked day-in and day-out to complete a newly renovated pavilion. After being handed a 60-day timeline for completion, the members of the 380th ECES went right to work.
March 31, 2021 A seat at the decision table: leadership lessons from three colonels There’s a subtle change taking place in the U.S. Air Force, one that could be missed if not consciously noted in the day-to-day battle rhythm of generating airpower.
March 30, 2021 Night owl maintainers launch Global Hawks Maintainers assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron prepare to taxi a U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 25, 2021. The RQ-4 Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft with an integrated sensor suite
March 27, 2021 380th AEW honors fallen fighter pilot The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing honored the late Capt. Dee “Piston” Imlay, 391st Fighter Squadron F-15 pilot, with a memorial ceremony to commemorate the nine-year anniversary of his death here, March 28.
March 27, 2021 ISR platforms combine capabilities in integration exercise U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Palompo, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals out an EC-130H Compass Call at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 23, 2021. The Compass Call participated in an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance integration
March 24, 2021 AWACS crew eyes over the battle U.S. Airmen assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron manage the airspace over Southwest Asia, March 12, 2021. In support of air-to-ground operations, the E-3 can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly
March 20, 2021 Al Dhafra medics receive, distribute first large batch of COVID-19 vaccines Medics of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group distributed more than 1,300 vaccines this week to service members from the U.S. Air Force and U.S Army, alongside local Department of Defense contractors.