June 28, 2023 C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work together during a C-130J Super Hercules engine swap at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th EAMXS ensures their aircraft are always ready to deliver world-class warfighter support as a key airlift and airdrop
June 25, 2023 Eurofighter Typhoon Tour Enhances Coalition Integration Service members from the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army received a tour of an Italian Eurofighter Typhoon at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 22, 2023. Sharing our knowledge and capabilities with one another is critical to increasing the interoperability of our forces and projecting decisive
June 25, 2023 386th ESFS Change of Command Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Security Forces Squadron commander relinquishes command to Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, incoming 386th ESFS commander at a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Ruiz is relinquishing command to Wetlesen.
June 22, 2023 Multi-Capable Airmen Develop Alert Photography Skills The 386th AEW public affairs office hosted this hands-on training to equip the safety team with the skills necessary to photograph a variety of scenarios and provide the imagery to assist with investigations.
June 22, 2023 Off the Clock, on the Rock, One Maintainer Never Stopped In December of 2021, an aircraft rescue and firefighting apparatus (ARFF) belonging to the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, was involved in an accident that rendered it inoperable for 514 days.
June 18, 2023 Father and Son deployed together at AASAB Father and son, Senior Airman Jacob Mayer, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator and Airman 1st Class Ashton Mayer, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Force Protection escort, are deployed together in Kuwait.
June 16, 2023 82nd EASOS TACPs host joint exercise Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron prepare for a large-scale exercise at Udairi Range, Kuwait, June 13, 2023. The exercise included U.S. Air Force fixed wing close air support aircraft, U.S. Army Apache helicopters, and Army mortars
June 15, 2023 386th AEW & JB Charleston 'Lead' AFFORGEN Push Members from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing welcomed members from Joint Base Charleston’s lead wing team, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, 11 June 2023. The teams hoped to share knowledge, hone logistics and operational expertise, and ensure a smooth transition for future deployments. The lead
June 15, 2023 386th ELRS Change of Command Maj. Shawn Cameron relinquished command of the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron to Maj. Marc Bleha in a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 13, 2023. A change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and
June 15, 2023 386 AEW Leadership Attend Italian Change of Command Col. George Buch, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander and multiple members of the 386th leadership team attended the Italian Air Force change of command ceremony at the Italian Camp on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 8, 2023. The ceremony highlighted the true friendships that have been built