380th Air Expeditionary Wing News

July 13, 2017
Deployed aerospace ground equipment technicians keep mission flying high

At the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, if planes aren’t in the air, they’re constantly receiving maintenance to return to the fight. Aerospace ground equipment specialists play a pivotal role in ensuring 380 AEW aircraft are flight ready.
July 10, 2017
380 EFSS serves up mission success

Multiple times a day, a dull roar overtakes installation dining facilities as men and women of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing flood inside to grab a bite to eat and escape the heat — if just for a little while.Although most visitors pay little to no attention to more than their plates, 380th
July 1, 2017
Passing the baton: 380 AEW change of command ceremony continues decades-long legacy

As the only Wing supporting all five Air Force core missions in combat, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing is unique. With its four groups and 16 squadrons operating across five locations, three countries, and two areas of responsibility, its Airmen are a diverse and complex team who work 24/7 to
July 1, 2017
380 AEW bids farewell to Brig. Gen. Corcoran

Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, gets sprayed with water at his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Members of the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department sprayed the general with a fire hose. (U.S. Air
June 29, 2017
380 AEW Royal Danish Air Force Coalition partners change command

Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. John Pedersen, right, Team 7 Detachment commander, passes the Dannebrog, national flag of Denmark, to Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. Claus Pedersen, left, Team 8 Detachment commander, during a change of command ceremony June 29, 2017, at an undisclosed location in
June 29, 2017
380 ECS trains commanders

Col. Dee Jay Katzer, left, 380th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, discusses Hawkeye satellite setup processes with Staff Sgt. Craig, right, 380th Expeditionary Communication Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems Communications Fly-away Kit 28 team lead, June 27, 2017, at an
June 29, 2017
380 ECES trains on new 'Jaws of Life'

Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training June 23, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The 380 AEW ECES Fire Department recently received portable 'edraulic' cutters and spreaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior
June 13, 2017
380 ECES, Bravo Battery conduct CCA training

Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery, undergo Contamination Control Area training in a Lightweight Inflatable Decontamination System June 8, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Personnel are taken to a CCA to be decontaminated in a safe environment. (U.S. Air
June 13, 2017
380 ESFS enforces installation safety

Staff Sgt. John, 380 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, watches a vehicle approach a gate June 7, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southeast Asia. 380 ESFS Airmen enforce the physical security of the installation through 100 percent verification of incoming
June 10, 2017
Predicting the unpredictable: 380 AEW weather warriors ensure smooth sailing

The mission of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing never sleeps. Day or night, rain or shine, Airmen work to deliver airpower, defend the region, and develop relationships with Coalition partners.