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380th AEW Photos

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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, meets with Lt. Col. Paul J. Mendoza, the commander of the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, in partnership with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

U.S. Army Central's Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, meets with 1st Lt. Victor Castagno, an air and missile defense officer assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, in partnership with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

Sgt. Steve Page, a missile and air defense operator assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, guides Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, into an Engagement Control Station July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The ECS is the unit's primary command and control system, managing radar and launchers on site.
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ARCENT's Frank and Garza meet with U.S. Soldiers at ADAB

1st Lt. Washington Le, an air and missile defense officer assigned to the 4-3 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, greets Lt. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, July 28,2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 4-3 ADA's mission is to neutralize aerial threats, partnering with their host nation counterparts, and provide air and missile defense for critical assets.
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Security Never Sleeps

(From left) Staff Sgt. Ruiz “Adrian” Ayala and Staff Sgt. Westin Schuler, explosive ordinance disposal technicians assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, conduct a final brief for a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device training scenario with security forces and wing safety, moments before the event July 29, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The no-notice exercise began just after midnight with the intent of examining the vigilance and practices of 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and EOD Airmen.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Spc. Jeremy Sanchez works with his fellow Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, to secure a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews, also known as “hot crews” deal with three specific types of missiles: the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3), the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), and Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (GEM-T).
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Patriot missile reload crewmen assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment climb on top of an M902 Patriot training launcher during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews consist of five person teams, and are expected to safely move four missile segment enhancement canisters off and four more back on within a one hour time limit.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Patriot missile reload crewmen assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment work as a five person team to reload an M902 Patriot training launcher during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The mission of the 4-3 ADA is to neutralize aerial threats from enemies and provide air and missile defense for critical assists.
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

Spc. Michael Cook oversees his fellow Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, as Pvt. Frank Gomez and Spa. John Mahler steady a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews, also known as “hot crews” deal with three specific types of missiles: the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3), the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), and Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (GEM-T).
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4-3 ADA stays locked and loaded in a big way

(From left) As Patriot missile reload crewmen, assigned to the 4th Battalion 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Pvt. Frank Gomez steadies a Guidance Enhanced Missile canister, while Spc. Michael Cook directs a soldier operating a guided missile transporter during a reload certification exercise July 28, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Reload crews consist of five person teams, and are expected to safely move four missile segment enhancement canisters off, and four more back on within a one-hour time limit.
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Tech Sergeants of Tomorrow Celebrated at ADAB

Staff Sgt. Gregory Schmidt, a structures specialist assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, is recognized for achieving the rank of technical sergeant, July 22, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. 2022 was a lean year for those competing for the rank of technical sergeant, with only 16% of eligible candidates selected for promotion.
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Tech Sergeants of Tomorrow Celebrated at ADAB

Staff Sgt. Gregory Schmidt, a unit travel representative assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, is recognized for achieving the rank of technical sergeant, July 22, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. 2022 was a lean year for those competing for the rank of technical sergeant, with only 16% of eligible candidates selected for promotion.
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Tech Sergeants of Tomorrow Celebrated at ADAB

Staff Sgt. Starshema Brown, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Equipment Accountability Element, is recognized for achieving the rank of technical sergeant, on July 22, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. 2022 was a lean year for those competing for the rank of technical sergeant, with only 16% of eligible candidates selected for promotion.
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Tech Sergeants of Tomorrow Celebrated at ADAB

Staff Sgt. Jacob Merz, a structural supervisor assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, is recognized for achieving the rank of technical sergeant, on July 22, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. 2022 was a lean year for those competing for the rank of technical sergeant, with only 16% of eligible candidates selected for promotion.
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Tech Sergeants of Tomorrow Celebrated at ADAB

Staff Sgt. Alanna Metelka, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Legal Office, is recognized for achieving the rank of technical sergeant, July 22, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. 2022 was a lean year for those competing for the rank of technical sergeant, with only 16% of eligible candidates selected for promotion.
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Tech Sergeants of Tomorrow Celebrated at ADAB

Staff Sgt. Nickolas Torrez, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s Emergency Communications Center, is recognized for achieving the rank of technical sergeant, July 22, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. 2022 was a lean year for those competing for the rank of technical sergeant, with only 16% of eligible candidates selected for promotion.
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Tech Sergeants of Tomorrow Celebrated at ADAB

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Castillo, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron’s Readiness and Mortuary Affairs section, is recognized for achieving the rank of technical sergeant, July 22, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. 2022 was a lean year for those competing for the rank of technical sergeant, with only 16% of eligible candidates selected for promotion.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

(From Left) Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer McKeen, the command chief of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Brig. Gen. David Lopez, the commander of the 380th AEW, applaud key leadership partners from the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The AFCENT AWC focuses on regional defense by building partnership capacity and interoperability.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Col. Jordan G. Grant, the previous commander of the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, is awarded the Legion of Merit during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
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AFCENT Air Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Col. Jordan G. Grant, the previous commander of the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Air Warfare Center, speaks during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2022, at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Grant first took command of the AFCENT AWC in June of 2020.
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