380th Air Expeditionary Wing News

Jan. 10, 2022
Resilience, routine keeps TMO NCO centered

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates-- Tech. Sgt. Julia Juvera-Silvain, non-commissioned officer in charge of the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s transportation management office, runs a shop that plays a critical role in the American military presence overseas. Shipping
Dec. 8, 2021
Minnesota ANG Airmen Support Al Dhafra Operations

Forward deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, 16 Airmen from the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing are ensuring mission readiness at a key warfighting location.The Airmen represent career specialties from across the Air Force spectrum and are providing critical
March 31, 2021
A seat at the decision table: leadership lessons from three colonels

There’s a subtle change taking place in the U.S. Air Force, one that could be missed if not consciously noted in the day-to-day battle rhythm of generating airpower.
Feb. 17, 2021
USAFCENT tri-wing integration generates rapid airpower

Three air expeditionary wings assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central participated in an integrated combat turn exercise, Feb. 13, 2021.
Dec. 11, 2020
380th Air Expeditionary Wing launches to support bomber task force

Aircraft assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing launched in support of a bomber task force mission in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations, Dec. 10.
Aug. 5, 2020
AFCENT units train to win the day

The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing partnered with the 378 AEW, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the 379 AEW, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to conduct a regional training exercise.Each wing brought its own specialty to the training, demonstrated through their aircraft.The 378 AEW
May 25, 2019
Here Comes the Boom

1 minute 10 second video package of SSgt Michael Mason, Boom Operator, deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE. Sgt Mason is assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron and talks about his love for the job. During the flight, Sgt Mason refueled several F-35 Lightning II and F-15E
May 25, 2019
C.A.R.E Team: Assemble!

Helping agents like the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Mental Health, Equal Opportunity and the Chaplain Corps have assembled a team that serves Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Civilians deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base. This group of servicemen and servicewomen call themselves the
May 24, 2019
ADAB observes Police Week 2019

Members across Al Dhafra Air Base came together during Police Week 2019 to honor and remember law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
April 12, 2019
Preparing for Confrontation- Baton Training

AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates -- “Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth.” –Mike Tyson.When a plan fails, training prevails. The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron trains all incoming Force Protection Escort Airmen on the use of their issued baton, which they