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380th AEW Photos

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First A-10 Thunderbolt II Sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Captain Connor Jones, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, climbs into his aircraft before the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Sabatino DiMascio)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II Sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Mayson Browning, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II before the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2022. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The training mission was the first flown by an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and highlights the 380th AEW relationship with their UAE service member counterparts who share the airspace and runway around Al Dhafra AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The deployment of the A-10 offers the opportunity for U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) to experiment with close air support capabilities in order to achieve the most robust, diverse force possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

The first U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off on the first A-10 sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt II brings a new close air support capability which enhances the lethality and readiness within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, speaks with 380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership after arriving at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, now assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, arrived early to the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility following the congressional approval of moving A-10 Warthogs into the U.S. Central Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

The helmet of Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, rests on the canopy of his A-10 Thunderbolt II after arriving at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in the Middle East provide additional capabilities for U.S. Air Forces Central as well as providing the close air support pilots opportunities to build upon their skillsets outside of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II of the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches for landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the 75th EFS and 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron will provide additional capabilities in close air support within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force pilot prepares to deplane following arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. As part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, the newly arrived A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft will integrate seamlessly with the Air Warfare Center at Al Dhafra AB, ensuring close air support capabilities are well-represented in exercises and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/Released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to deplane following his arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, including Brady's, arrived early to the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility following the congressional approval of moving A-10 Warthogs into the U.S. Central Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to deplane following his arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in the Middle East provide additional capabilities for U.S. Air Forces Central as well as providing the close air support (CAS) pilots opportunities to build upon their skillsets outside of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady (center), 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, greets U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Hobbins (left), 380th Air Expeditionary Wing deputy commander, after arriving in his A-10 Thunderbolt II at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the 75th EFS and 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron will provide additional capabilities in close air support within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the runway at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Air Base Emirates, after arriving March 31, 2023. As part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, the aircraft will integrate seamlessly with the Air Warfare Center at Al Dhafra AB, ensuring close air support capabilities are well-represented in exercises and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/Released)
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Bak, a Belgian Malinois military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, returns to his car kennel after a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Initial military working dog training can take two to six months, depending on the abilities of the canine, but it is up to the handlers to continue to hone their abilities.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Staff Sgt. Edward Lopez, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, signals to his MWD, Bak, to search an area during a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. It's the job of the handler to read an MWD’s change in behavior to receive early indications of specific odors.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Bak, a Belgian Malinois military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, locates a satchel emanating odors he is trained to detect, during a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. While it’s the MWD’s job to sniff out suspected items, the handler must be able to read an MWD’s change in behavior to receive early indications of specific odors.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Staff Sgt. Edward Lopez, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, rewards his MWD, Bak, by petting him and playing with a toy during a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Bak was rewarded after searching for and locating satchels emanating odors, which MWDs are trained to detect.
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass poses with 380th Expeditionary Medical Group Airmen at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. During her visit, Bass toured facilities, recognized outstanding performers and addressed the Airmen during an all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits ADAB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks to 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen at an all-call at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2022. Bass spent time touring air expeditionary wings in the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) area of responsibility, learning and gaining insight into regional and strategic objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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