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  • Senior Airman Tyler Sullivan, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, drives a surrey Aug. 23, 2017, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

    Vehicle operations: Driving force behind 380 AEW mission

    Hustle and bustle are an everyday part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s tempo as Airmen constantly contribute to execute the mission. Behind every movement, and enabling every success by physically providing personnel means of reaching their daily duties, is the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations shop.
  • A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot receives fuel for an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia.

    908th EARS refuels F-22s, F/A-18s

    A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot receives fuel for an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. Pilots in the 27 EFS are a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, operating under the only wing to support all five Air Force core missions: the
  • A member of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron completes an improvised explosive device training scenario with a military working dog team at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 9, 2017. During this exercise members of the 380th Explosive Ordnance Disposal collaborated with military working dog units from the 380 ESFS and Commander, Task Group 56.7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)

    Deployed US Marines, Air Force sustain joint relationship while boosting EOD tactics

    Deployed explosive ordnance disposal and military working dog teams with the U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force completed various improvised explosive ordinance training scenarios at an undisclosed location, Feb. 9, 2017.
  • Staff Sgt. Juan, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, participates in a resiliency project at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 29, 2016. Deployed Airmen were asked questions regarding resilience through the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)

    (Part 5) In their words: Deployed Airmen enduring the holidays

    The following is a transcription of an interview with Staff Sgt. Juan, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, which was recorded Nov. 28, 2016. This series of Questions and Answers is based on how deployed members stay resilient while away from home during the holidays.
  • 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron weapons director Senior Airman Jordan participates in a resiliency project at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Dec. 19, 2016. Deployed Airmen were asked questions regarding resilience through the holidays. “The holidays are super important to me. But, it’s not where you are at that makes a holiday. It’s who you are with, the friends you make and the people who make you smile,” Senior Airman Jordan said.

    (Part 4) In their words: Deployed Airmen enduring the holidays

    The following is a transcription of an interview with Senior Airman Marisa, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron weapons director, which was recorded Nov. 28, 2016. We continue a series of Questions and Answers based on how deployed members stay resilient while away from home during the holidays.
  • A maintenance crew removes excessive rubber buildup off of an active runway at an undisclosed in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. Maintenance crews had roughly 5 minutes to evacuate the runways when aircraft were landing or departing. The strategic operation successfully enabled the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to maintain its current level of support in Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)

    Expeditionary Airmen collaborate to repair active runway, continue fight to defeat Da’esh

    Over the span of 15 days 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron members successfully coordinated the removal of accumulated rubber build-up off of 560,000 square feet of an active runway at an undisclosed location, Dec. 19, 2016.

  • Weather Airmen keep mission moving

    For most people deployed in the desert, the only concern with the weather is how uncomfortably hot it’s going to be when the work day starts. But changes in the weather play a huge role in how several missions around base are conducted, and without accurate forecasts and environmental intelligence, operators can’t safely deliver bombs on
  • Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, and Col. Paul Birch, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, center, discuss F-22 Raptor weapons capabilities with a subject matter expert at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Aug. 1, 2016. This was Harrigian’s first visit to this operating location since taking command of AFCENT last month. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Warren/released)

    New AFCENT commander provides mission focus

    Less than two weeks into his new role as the leader of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian visited the men and women of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location, August 1.  “The best part about this job is getting back with Airmen and seeing the energy, the motivation, and the disciplined way they go
  • Airman 1st Class Mallory, 908th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender boom operator, prepares to refuel an aircraft in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility July 13, 2016. The KC-10 can refuel a wide variety of aircraft using both boom and drogue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Warren/released)

    Fueling the Coalition

    High above the desert, Airman 1st Class Mallory, of the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, settles into her chair and begins flipping switches and checking gauges, preparing for the upcoming rendezvous. From her rear-facing seat in the back of a KC-10 Extender, she opens the rear refueling hatch and the ground below comes into view. A few
  • 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen download weapons from an F-22A Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 14, 2016. The current group of Raptors employs the most up-to-date software and hardware package, allowing it to carry a wider range of munitions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren/Released)

    Upgrade Keeps F-22 on Cutting Edge of CENTCOM Theater

    The most up-to-date version of the F-22A Raptor made its debut in the CENTCOM area of responsibility this month, bringing expanded capabilities to the fight against the Islamic State.
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