18 Oct 2017

KC-10 support USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

As part of Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve 908th EARS-assigned KC-10s routinely refuel coalition and sister service aircraft, including F/A-18C Super Hornets from the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the skies over Iraq and Syria. The 908 EARS, part of the 380 Air Expeditionary Wing, is hosted at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE, and traces its roots

5 Oct 2017

Service with a purpose: Dominican-born Airman inspires serenity

Most Airmen begin their military path on United States soil. But for others, the beginning of the Air Force journey can be traced across oceans and beyond borders to a culture much different from our own. Such is the case with Tech. Sgt. Siddartha Sosa-Rodriguez, NCO in charge of plans and programs with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel.

25 Sep 2017

U.S. Air Force pilots: Masters of the sky

Pilots deployed with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing come from different walks of life, fly a variety of aircraft, and play different roles within the Air Force’s five core missions supported here. However, they all serve a common purpose.

15 Sep 2017

380 AEW Chapel effort donates 2 tons of necessities to local community

Care packages sent by well-meaning loved ones and strangers sometimes contain items that the recipient will not use. In these cases, some package contents can go to waste. That’s where the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel steps in.

1 Sep 2017

Moving in step: 380 AEW Airman promotes resiliency through dance

Meet Master Sgt. Dan Demers, material handling equipment mechanic with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. He is all over the base, but most people know him by his nickname: Dantastic Dancing Dan.

25 Aug 2017

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.

23 Aug 2017

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

3 Aug 2017

Blood, Sweat and Grease: KC-10 AMU Airmen extend beyond expectations

Although the KC-10 Extender’s primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters, while simultaneously carrying the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments. Its mission relies on much more than pilots and boom operators, however. Executing a successful mission in which the KC-10 delivers much-needed gas to help defend the region begins with hard working Airmen made up of a team of crew chiefs and specialists. That team belongs to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Extender Aircraft Maintenance Unit, working around the clock to keep the 908th Air Refueling Squadron’s fleet of Extenders in the air — and in the fight.

10 Jun 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.

2 Jun 2017

380 AEW honors fallen Airmen through 5-km run

An Airmen with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing sprint to the finish of a 5-km Memorial Day run May 29, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The run served as an opportunity for all service members on base to join together and remember their fallen comrades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)