F-15E Strike Eagles arrive at ADAB to support ongoing operations

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron lands at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2019. The 494th Fighter Squadron “Panthers” deployed to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of ongoing operations to maintain air superiority, defend forces on the ground, enhance regional partnerships, and demonstrate a continued commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anna-kay Ellis)

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron taxi to park at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2019. The 494th Fighter Squadron “Panthers” deployed to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of ongoing operations to maintain air superiority, defend forces on the ground, enhance regional partnerships, and demonstrate a continued commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anna-kay Ellis)

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron taxi to park at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2019. The 494th FS “Panthers” deployed from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The Strike Eagle joins the diverse mix of aircraft at ADAB to include additional F-15E’s as well as F-35A Lightning IIs, KC-10 Extenders, E-3 Sentrys, and RQ-4 Global Hawks to support ongoing operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

A crew chief from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle to park Oct. 18, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Strike Eagle joins the diverse mix of aircraft at ADAB to include additional F-15E’s as well as F-35A Lightning IIs, KC-10 Extenders, E-3 Sentrys, and RQ-4 Global Hawks to support ongoing operations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anna-kay Ellis)

A pilot from the 494th Fighter Squadron descends from a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle Oct. 18, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2019. The 494th Fighter Squadron “Panthers” deployed to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of ongoing operations to maintain air superiority, defend forces on the ground, enhance regional partnerships, and demonstrate a continued commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

A weapons system officer from the 494th Fighter Squadron descends from a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle Oct. 18, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2019. The 494th Fighter Squadron “Panthers” deployed to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of ongoing operations to maintain air superiority, defend forces on the ground, enhance regional partnerships, and demonstrate a continued commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anna-kay Ellis)

Lt. Col. Jaina Donberg, 494th Fighter Squadron commander, signals to a crew chief from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, after parking Oct. 21, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th FS deployed to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of ongoing operations to maintain air superiority, defend forces on the ground, enhance regional partnerships, and demonstrate a continued commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

Lt. Col. Jaina Donberg, 494th Fighter Squadron commander, fist bumps Capt. “Sith” Lombardo, 494th FS weapons system officer, Oct. 21, 2019, after arriving at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th FS deployed to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of ongoing operations to maintain air superiority, defend forces on the ground, enhance regional partnerships, and demonstrate a continued commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)

Lt. Col. Jaina Donberg, 494th Fighter Squadron commander, greets Lt. Col. Ryan Lippert, 494th FS assistant director of operations, Oct. 21, 2019, after arriving at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th FS deployed to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility in support of ongoing operations to maintain air superiority, defend forces on the ground, enhance regional partnerships, and demonstrate a continued commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anna-kay Ellis)