Jan. 20, 2021 Shaving Waivers: Breaking the Stigma Shaving waivers in the Air Force have been a constant topic of debate, with Airmen and leaders wondering whether or not facial hair detracts from a “professional” image.
Dec. 23, 2020 Deployed aircraft maintainers enable 'dynamic force employment' 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) Airmen prepare F-16 Fighting Falcons to deliver combat airpower at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. The 380th EAMXS and the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron’s presence in the region highlights the Air Force's
Dec. 4, 2020 Fighting Falcons soar at sunset A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2020. The F-16 is highly maneuverable in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack while providing a low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the
Nov. 24, 2020 Partnered air expeditionary wings integrate, deliver rapid airpower A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing waits for the arrival of two F-15E Strike Eagles at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 19, 2020. The 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted hot-pit refueling in support of 332nd AEW aircraft
Sept. 18, 2019 ADAB Strike Eagles demonstrate agility and enhance regional defense An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, takes off for Agile Strike Sept. 18, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 336th EFS sent two aircraft and personnel to operate missions out of Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to challenge their
April 12, 2019 HVAC keeps it cool The 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration shop works around the clock to safeguard cool and steady temperatures for all personnel at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
March 22, 2019 UTANG Airmen far from home, bringing the fight Far from home in a deployed environment, many components make up the complex, yet dynamic mission. Members of the Utah National Guard, also known as UTANG, are one of those key components here at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.
March 15, 2019 QA making sure it’s done right Going the extra step to ensure things are done the right way is what the Air Force is about. This precaution is pertinent to Airmen’s safety and the Air Force’s mission. The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group Quality Assurance team is responsible for serving as the primary technical advisory
March 15, 2019 Zeroing weapons, increasing Defenders’ lethality The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron participated in firing live rounds for the first time in nearly four years at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019.
March 8, 2019 The Flight Line at ADAB Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing execute the mission from the flight line at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 5-6, 2019.