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380th AEW Photos

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First A-10 Live Fire Sortie at ADAB

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Serena Mena, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares an ammunition loader prior to loading rounds into a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 18, 2022. The loading of these munitions represents another step forward in the deployment of the A-10 to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which offers the opportunity for 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central). to experiment with CAS capabilities in order to achieve the most robust, diverse force possible. Ninth AF (AFCENT) is committed to ensuring security and stability alongside our partners in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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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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380 AEW Forcible Entry Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Somers, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member, prepares to use a battering ram to break down a door in a building that is slated for demolition at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2023. Defenders trained alongside 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and EOD Airmen to complete the realistic on-the-job training, using the unique opportunity of a location to train on to the full capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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380 AEW Forcible Entry Training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Daehneart (left) and Senior Airman Marrio Howlett, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members, practice their forcible entry procedures in a building that is slated for demolition at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2023. Defenders trained alongside 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and EOD Airmen to complete the realistic on-the-job training, using the unique opportunity of a location to train on to the full capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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380 AEW Forcible Entry Training

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Emergency Services, uses a Halligan bar to forcibly open a door in a building that is slated for demolition at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2023. Firefighters and EOD Airmen trained alongside defenders from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron to complete the realistic on-the-job training, using the unique opportunity of a location to train on to the full capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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380 AEW Forcible Entry Training

A defender from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron uses a battering ram on a door to test and hone their forced entry tactics, techniques, and practices at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2023. Defenders trained alongside 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and EOD Airmen to complete the realistic on-the-job training, using the unique opportunity of a location to train on to the full capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Maheep Gill (left), 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, Dan Joseph (center), L-3 Harris contractor, and French Army Master Sgt. Nicolas Eon, Battalion 5 CAV Regiment, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) watch a live feed from the U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper in the background through a Tactical Network Receiver (TNR) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2023. The lessons and best practices learned here will be taken to other allied and partner nation militaries to increase interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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