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380AEW Article

Photo essay: 380th firefighters respond

  • Published
  • By Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol
  • 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA --   A crew of firefighters from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an emergency in their truck during night operations April 30, 2010, at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia.

Firefighters are located throughout the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing operating areas to provide a quick response to emergencies and to ensure fire protection for more than 1,900 people and billions of dollars worth of aircraft and infrastructure.

The 380th ECES is a sub-unit of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. The 380th AEW is home to the KC-10 Extender, U-2 Dragon Lady, E-3 Sentry and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft. The wing is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia. The 380th AEW supports operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.