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
June 12, 2023 386th ECONS Change of Command Maj. James Dunn relinquished command of the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron to Maj. Moises Guzman in a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 12, 2023. A change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility
June 9, 2023 U.S. Airmen visit the Italian SAMP-T Site U.S. Airmen from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing participate in an open day at the Italian SAMP-T site at Ali Al Salem Airbase, Kuwait, June 5, 2023.