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  • Exercise tests readiness of Team ADAB

    U.S. Air Force Central is committed to ensuring personnel have the force protection resources they need and deserve. In this article, leadership from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing discuss what went into the planning and execution of this recent defense exercise, and how it ties into the big

  • CENTCOM commander visits Al Dhafra's joint forces

    U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, commander, U.S. Central Command, returns salutes from Airmen at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 13, 2020. Gen. McKenzie visited the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, which contributes to the command and control function of the

  • Exercise bolsters readiness and partnerships

    Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and United Arab Emirates Air Force participated in a Major Accident Response Exercise Thursday, Sept. 3 here. The exercise tested the ability of the 380th AEW leadership and emergency personnel to prepare for and respond to a mass casualty incident.

  • U.S. Delegation visits Kingpin

    Members of the U.S delegation and 380th Air Expeditionary Wing convene at the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, September 1, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. U.S. Air Force Central Command strives to be an indispensable partner in the region, working to maximize regional

  • 380th ELRS moves F-35 engines

    Members of the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Air Terminal Operations Center wheel an F-35A Lightning II engine out of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, August 26, 2020, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. U.S. Air Force Central Command Airmen are executing a mission of

  • Be aware, but don’t panic – fight the heat

    Team ADAB understands how hot it can get during these current times, and the populous isn't the only things that feels the effect from the heat. In this article, members from the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group and Civil Engineer Squadron discuss how base facilities are handling the weather, and

  • UAE C2 operators visit Kingpin

    Members of the United Arab Emirates Air Operations Center visited the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (Kingpin), Aug. 24, 2020  here. Command and control operations exchange is vital in strengthening the partnership between the UAE and U.S., while working to maximize capabilities in regards

  • Historic flight strengthens U.S./UAE partnership

    Col. Khaled Al-Falahi, United Arab Emirates Air Force 1st Fighter Wing commander and Brig. Gen. Larry Broadwell, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, prepare to take off in a UAE Air Force Mirage 2000 Aug, 10, 2020 from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Under the invitation of the UAE,

  • 380th ECS provides immediate communication capability

    Members of the 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, make connections to the portable Hawkeye satellite communications system Aug. 19, 2020 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Communications Fly Away Kit (CFK) team can be deployed to austere locations to provide non-secure and

  • KC-10 Extender maintainers fuel the fight

    Maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron prepare for the launch of a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2020. Maintainers fulfill a vital role by ensuring their aircraft are mission capable, which enables the refueling of a wide variety of U.S.