Oct. 7, 2021 386 AEW executes Blue Marauder 21 Airmen from here and Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, honed the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s force generation capabilities by training in the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept between the two bases on Oct. 1, 2021.
Oct. 6, 2021 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron The 779th EAS, deployed to U.S. Air Forces Central Command, is responsible for delivering cargo and passengers to U.S. and coalition forces' bases to enable a constant presence in the area of responsibility.
Oct. 4, 2021 Guardian Contracting Officer Funds the Fight The United States Space Force may be the newest member of the armed forces, but they are well represented in the global coalition effort to defeat Daesh.Among the Soldiers and Airmen at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, sits a lone Guardian contracting officer.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 20, 2021 Joint Forces come together to provide life sustainment needs The Joint Special Operations Forces Support Detachment- Kuwait serves as the lifeline to the special operations force’s men and women on the ground throughout the area of responsibility. They supply support in every aspect by delivering those men and women food, weapons, ammunition, fuel, funds and
Sept. 17, 2021 Civil Engineers ensure gateway stays open with RADR exercise Various units of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a rapid airfield damage recovery exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 15, 2021.
Sept. 13, 2021 EOD suits up for coalition training The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight led training with 386th EMDG and Royal Danish Air Force medics on how to properly and safely remove a bomb suit. EOD members are tasked with clearing unexploded ordnance to ensure the safety of the base and may be
Sept. 12, 2021 Coalition troops participate in 9/11 Memorial U.S. troops and coalition forces participated in the 20th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremony & Memorial 5K ruck march at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, September 11, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
Sept. 9, 2021 Department of Defense Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Attestation and Screening Testing for Unvaccinated Personnel Today, the Department of Defense released Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 23) which provides guidance for implementing additional force health protection and workplace safety measures directed by the White House Safer Federal Workforce Task Force to reduce the transmission of the virus
Sept. 7, 2021 The 46th Expeditionary Attack Squadron takes flight with the MQ-9 Reaper The 46th Expeditionary Attack Squadron serves a multi-faceted operation that is responsible for reconnaissance, intelligence and surveillance throughout the area of responsibility. Here they have a launch and recovery element utilizing the MQ-9 Reaper to complete their mission to meet daily air