French firefighter tour U.S. fire house

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing host a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. Expanding relationships with allies builds trust and allows more robust capabilities in executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cedric Murphy, 380th Fire and Emergency Services flight firefighter, exchanges patches during a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. As first responders, firefighters deployed to CENTCOM must work with partners and allies to coordinate tactics and resources to provide effective rapid emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing discuss their capabilities while hosting a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. Firefighters deployed to CENTCOM work with multiple allies and partners to ensure they are able to provide assistance when needed during emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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A French Armed Forces firefighter sits in the driver’s seat of a U.S. Air Force fire truck assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during a tour in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. Expanding relationships with allies builds trust and allows more robust capabilities in executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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A French Armed Forces firefighter sits in the driver’s seat of a U.S. Air Force fire truck assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during a tour in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. As first responders, firefighters deployed to CENTCOM must work with partners and allies to coordinate tactics and resources to provide effective rapid emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing explain their fire trucks’ capabilities while hosting a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. Firefighters deployed to CENTCOM work with multiple allies and partners to ensure they are able to provide assistance when needed during emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing show their facilities while hosting a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. Expanding relationships with allies builds trust and allows more robust capabilities in executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing discuss their capabilities while hosting a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. As first responders, firefighters deployed to CENTCOM must work with partners and allies to coordinate tactics and resources to provide effective rapid emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing present a video while hosting a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. Firefighters deployed to CENTCOM work with multiple allies and partners to ensure they are able to provide assistance when needed during emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing host a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. Expanding relationships with allies builds trust and allows more robust capabilities in executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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French firefighters tour U.S. firehouse

Published Jan. 28, 2026
By Master Sgt. James Cason
380th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND -- U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing host a tour for French Armed Forces firefighters in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. Expanding relationships with allies builds trust and allows more robust capabilities in executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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