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U.S. Air Force K-9 handlers assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron participate in joint Tactical Combat Casualty Care and medical evacuation training within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 27, 2025. K-9s and handlers acclimate to the environment to improve their coordination for air transport missions.

386th ESFS K-9 helo training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Colmenares
“Aahh!” You hear someone call out for help. You rush to the scene and are asked for a tourniquet. Precious moments slip by as you scan the room, only to realize—you’re not sure where the trauma bag is or even how to apply a tourniquet. That moment of hesitation is exactly what the 386th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aims to prevent during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care familiarization event held at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, June 1, 2025. The event was designed to increase awareness and hands-on experience with Joint First Aid Kits, trauma bag contents and casualty response procedures.

Know your kit: TCCC familiarization training at the 386th AEW

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Colmenares
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Colmenares, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs specialist, explains the importance of hydration, especially out in inclement weather conditions, by progressively accumulating more water bottles throughout the PSA.

Hey, Airman! Stay hydrated

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Colmenares
First sergeants, often called “first shirts,” are the heartbeat of a squadron, enforcing standards, mentoring Airmen and serving as a direct link between enlisted members and senior leadership. In a deployed environment, where one shirt may be responsible for hundreds, the load is heavy, and the need for trusted support is clear. U.S. Air Force first sergeants across the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing launched an Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 2 through June 4, 2025.

386th AEW First Sergeants host additional duty First Sergeant symposium

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Fritz
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devante Scarver and Senior Airman Emily Hunt, both 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron public health specialists, stand side-by-side and present a message regarding avoiding contact with animals, including pets, mascots or strays, during operations within the U.S. Central Command AOR.

Hey, Airman! No mascots

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Colmenares
The ink on his technical school graduation certificate had barely dried when the call came: deployment orders. Now, thousands of miles from home, with sand under his boots instead of classroom tile, U.S. Air Force Airman Rockett Nichols, 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems technician, finds himself not in training, but in the real-world heartbeat of an operational mission. The rapid shift from trainee to frontline Airman isn’t just a test of skill — it’s being Ready Now, and Nichols is stepping into the fire head-on.

From technical training to deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Colmenares
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Azaria Robinson, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration specialist, demonstrates how to properly clean AC filters within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 5, 2025. This public service announcement, part of the ongoing “Hey, Airman!” series, highlights the importance of preventative maintenance and care of equipment in the AOR.

Hey, Airman! Clean your filters

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick & Senior Airman Mark Colmenares
In the quiet hours before sunrise, Noah Baity, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, is already on the move, scanning the skies and scouring the flight line. His job is clear: reduce the risk of bird and wildlife strikes to keep military aircraft and crews safe.

Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Fritz
Airmen at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing now have a new tool to strengthen their mental fitness thanks to the opening of the Lumena MindGym, a fully immersive cognitive training center aimed at combating stress and building resilience. The MindGym is designed to teach Airmen simple but powerful techniques for managing stress, improving attention and enhancing mission readiness.

MindGym opens to help build mental resilience

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Fritz

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