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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader dumps sand while digging a berm in preparation for routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Properly designed berms improve overall range safety, ensuring controlled and predictable detonation effects in both training and real-world disposal missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader dumps sand as it digs a berm in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. EOD technicians build berms to create a controlled environment where they can safely detonate explosives without endangering surrounding areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A piece of a destroyed mortar round sits in the sand as a front loader digs a berm in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Berms provide a stable and secure location for placing demolition charges, ensuring predictable blast patterns and minimizing safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader digs sand out of a berm in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Berms help manage the fragmentation radius of explosive devices, reducing the risk to personnel, structures, and equipment in the vicinity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Hoffrichter, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, looks on as a front loader digs a berm within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Berms guide explosive energy upward instead of outward, preventing unintended damage and safety risks around the controlled explosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Violette Hosack, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs specialist, photographs a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron as it taxi’s within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. PA specialists play a vital role in communicating the Air Force’s mission. From planning to execution to delivering lessons learned, PA captures and delivers historical documentation and other communication products. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Violette Hosack, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs specialist, photographs a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron as it taxi’s within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. PA specialists play a vital role in communicating the Air Force’s mission. From planning to execution to delivering lessons learned, PA captures and delivers historical documentation and other communication products. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron taxi within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. The KC-135's aerial refueling capability allows aircraft to fly longer distances without having to land, making it an essential asset for supporting long-range operations in the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron taxis within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. The KC-135 has provided air refueling support for U.S. and coalition forces for more than 60 years, extending U.S. global reach and enabling peace and stability throughout multiple AORs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron taxis within the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. Multiple KC-135 aircraft took off in support of operations within the CENTCOM AOR providing critical aerial refueling support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron taxis within the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. Multiple KC-135s provided aerial refueling support to U.S. aircraft, extending their operational reach to complete their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron taxis within the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. Multiple KC-135s provided aerial refueling support to U.S. aircraft, extending their operational reach to complete their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes off within the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. Providing air refueling support to aircraft in the CENTCOM AOR enhances the Air Force’s ability to project power and respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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KC-135 Stratotankers take off in support of operations within CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron flies within the U.S Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2025. Providing air refueling support to aircraft in the CENTCOM AOR enhances the Air Force’s ability to project power and respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron flies in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 29, 2025. During Agile Spartan 25.1, aircraft and support personnel across multiple wings deployed in the USCENTCOM AOR, generating combat air power from austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

A Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training pad is damaged in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron recently completed construction of the largest RADR training pad within the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), measuring 80’x400’. The pad is used for evaluating proficiency in airfield damage recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachery Weber, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system technician, observes a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The primary goal of RADR is to ensure airfields can quickly return to full functionality to resume flight operations following an attack. The exercise involved Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Haveron, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system technician, operates a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. Unlike typical RADR exercises, which usually involve two simulated craters, this exercise featured nine craters, including one large crater measuring 60'x35'. In an effort to test the squadron's limits, squadron leadership expanded the scope of the exercise, pushing the team to operate at the highest level of their capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. RADR exercises involve airfield damage assessment and airfield restoration to a fully functional state. The scenario for this specific exercise used intelligence on real-world adversary munition capabilities in the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

An excavator moves debris during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The RADR exercise had Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the runway within 48 hours. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron completed airfield recovery 25 hours ahead of the allotted time limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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