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190512-F-QS178-1143

A fire team works together to push a Humvee as part of the Police Week 2019 fire team challenge May 12, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The fire team challenge brought Airmen together and tested not only physical and psychological strength, but teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)

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190512-F-QS178-1180

Maj. Tieu Myers, 380th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron commander, cheers on the ECONS fire team during the Police Week 2019 fire team challenge May 12, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The fire team challenge brought Airmen together and tested not only physical and psychological strength, but teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford)

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The Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Development Area

Significant milestones toward the U.S. Development Area will begin with demolition on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

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380th EMXG configures F-35A with full external loadout

An F-35A Lightning II approaches a KC-10 Extender for aerial refueling during an operation in support of U.S. Forces – Afghanistan, May 2019. The F-35A conducted the mission with a full external loadout, six GBU-49 small glide munitions and two AIM-9x Sidewinder missiles. The F-35A is assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and the KC-10 Extender is assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

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380th EMXG configures F-35A with full external loadout

A three-man weapons load team from the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, loads an F-35A Lightning II with a full external loadout at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 2019. F-35As assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron were configured with six GBU-49 small glide munitions and two AIM-9x Sidewinder missiles to execute a mission in support of U.S. Forces – Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1010

Staff Sgt. Karl Tesch, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, performs an inspection prior to launch check on an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The maintainers of the 380th got the fighter prepared for its first combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1019

A 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot steps to an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The pilots were able to perform the first combat operation with the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1025

A pilot from 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron climbs into an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The stealth fighter brings the most modern technology to the U.S. Air Force’s inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1030

A pilot from 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs a preflight check on an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The multi-role fighter has an arsenal of missiles and a 25mm cannon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1054

Staff Sgt. Benito Aranda, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks to a 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot before takeoff April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The maintainers and pilots of the 388th Fighter Wing deployed together for the first Air Force’s first Middle East deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1085

Staff Sgt. Benito Aranda, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot before takeoff April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The maintainers and pilots of the 388th Fighter Wing deployed together for the first Air Force’s first Middle East deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1089

A pilot from 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot gestures to the crew chief into an April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The squadron has its own unique culture of putting their fists in the air to show their pride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1093

Two 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs gesture to a 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The squadron has its own unique culture of putting their fists in the air to show their pride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1098

Two F-35A Lightning IIs taxi before takeoff April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1122

An F-35A Lightning II takes off April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1127

An F-35A Lightning II takes off April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1164

Two F-35A Lightning IIs fly to their first combat mission April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1170

Staff Sgt. Karl Tesch, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, performs an inspection prior to launch April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The maintainers of the 380th got the fighter prepared for its first combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1182

A 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot meets a crew chief April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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190426-F-XK483-1194

A 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot meets a crew chief April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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