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  • A force protection flight special duty patch is photographed at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 4, 2019. The force protection flight is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and is manned by 132 Airmen from over 91 different AFSCs from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

    Behind the curtain: protecting the force, focusing on tomorrow

    Protecting the base and force is a never-ending task both at the home station and theater of operations. While deployed, a special need for security and coordination arises. That need is met by the Airmen of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection flight.
  • The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing protocol team poses for a photo outside their office at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 15, 2019. Left to Right: Tech. Sgt. Tyler Shepherd, NCO-in-charge of protocol, deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia; Capt. Rosa-Mae Bacon, chief of protocol, deployed from Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona; 1st Lt. Kassandra Prusko, deputy chief of protocol, deployed from Andrews AFB, Maryland; Staff Sgt. Courtney Lansden, protocol specialist, deployed from Offutt AFB, Nebraska; and Tech. Sgt. Diego Casillas, superintendent of protocol; deployed from Los Angeles AFB, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez)

    Protocol: The face of the base

    “Out of sight, out of mind” is a phrase which can describe how some people may not know or understand what they don’t regularly see or are involved with. Working behind the scenes, protocol is one Air Force specialty some people may not see or recognize, but whose presence resonates throughout the base.
  • Military working dog sits with handler during tactics demonstration.

    386 ESFS Airmen show how perfect practice makes perfect

    Military Working Dog handlers from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron perform a demonstration of their canines’ capabilities at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 22, 2019. A MWD handler is responsible for protecting and defending a base with their loyal canine partner by their side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T.

  • Suicide Prevention Month: Changing the narrative

    September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Airmen are encouraged to change the narrative and combat the stigma associated with seeking help without fear of negative career implications.
  • A contractor with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron replaces a solar-powered taxiway light at Ali-Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 14, 2019. The mission for all civil engineer Airmen is to ensure buildings and facilities continue to run effectively and maintain combat-readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

    Lighting up the runway: 386th ECES maintains flight line

    Crouched on one knee, Staff Sgt. Raul Cancel, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems craftsman, works with his team to repair a faulty light on the taxiway.
  • Firefighters from the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron spray a MV-22 Osprey with water during an airfield exercise at Ahmed al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 16, 2019. The exercise was an opportunity for service members from multiple branches to cooperate on one of the most intense scenarios a firefighter could be called for: an aircraft on fire on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

    407th ECES builds joint firefighting foundation during airfield exercise

    Firefighters from the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron participated in an airfield exercise at Ahmed al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 16, 2019.
  • Maintainers with the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft into position for an engine test prior to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations, but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason, tail number obscured for operational security)

    Eye in the sky: Prepping the MQ-9 Reaper

    Maintainers from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019.
  • Airmen with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron expeditionary theater distribution center showcase some of the items stocked in the facility at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 13, 2019. The theater distribution center packs a variety of items to include body armor, advanced combat helmets, ballistics plates and other chemical warfare defense items. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

    ETDC supplying Airmen with right gear for mission

    Expeditionary theater distribution centers, more commonly known as ETDCs, maintain gear necessary for all U.S. Central Command personnel. They provide troops with a variety of items including personal armor, advanced combat helmets, chemical warfare and cold weather gear.
  • U.S. Airmen and Soldiers prepare to perform a joint inspection on two U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 9, 2019. Service members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 8-229th Assault Helicopter Battalion inspect the Black Hawks to ensure they're airworthy to load onto U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The Black Hawks will then undergo transport to a location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Inspectors perform a number of functions including measuring and weighing the helicopter, thoroughly assessing the aircraft and unloading its cargo to ensure it meets the safety requirements for transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez)

    Joint inspections ensure safety of cargo

    U.S. Airmen and Soldiers prepare to perform a joint inspection on two U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 9, 2019. Service members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 8-229th Assault Helicopter Battalion inspect the Black Hawks to ensure they're airworthy to load onto
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, addresses base personnel about their contribution to the mission and resiliency during a visit to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 8, 2019. AFCENT leadership visited the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to discuss how each Airman's role contributes to the mission, to take questions and address concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

    AFCENT leadership discusses the mission, resiliency

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, addresses base personnel about their contribution to the mission and resiliency during a visit to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 8, 2019. AFCENT leadership visited the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to discuss how each Airman's role contributes to the
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