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386th NEWS

  • Military Working Dog Bite Training

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Yadao, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Betyar to execute bite training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 26, 2023. The MWD teams here train in tandem every day to accomplish their mission of defending and

  • Medics Train During Contingency Response Development

    U.S. Air Force and U.S. ARMY medical from multiple units came together for a contingency response development at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 9, 2023. This simulated mass-casualty training event provided joint participants from multiple wings and squadrons with the chance to put their life

  • Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Certifies Aircraft Arresting System

    A Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) received a Kuwait Air Force F/A-18 Super Hornet at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 10, 2023. This certification event was beneficial to both the U.S. and Kuwait as the MAAS was certified to provide enhanced stopping power to inbound aircraft, and the

  • ITAF Showcases Typhoon Capabilities with Coalition Partners

    U.S. and coalition partners take part in an immersion with the Italian Air Force to learn more about their Eurofighter Typhoon mission at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 4, 2023. Our Italian Air Force counterparts opened their doors to all of the coalition partners here for this unique

  • Building Confined-Space Competence

    U.S. and Canadian personnel pose at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, conducted confined-space training together July 25, 2023. This confined-space training allowed for us to share knowledge and expertise, thus reducing the risks associated with confined-space operations for all.

  • Military Working Dogs Go for a Ride

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and military working dog Lucky from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, take part in vehicle familiarity training with an M-ATV at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 13, 2023. The M-ATV is designed to provide the same levels of protection as the larger and

  • Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition

    A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a controlled detonation near Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. EOD technicians from the 386th ECES frequently work with our coalition partners during demolitions

  • 82nd EASOS CoC

    Maj. Shawn Bearinger relinquished command of the 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron to Lt. Col. Zachary Buckallew in a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 19, 2023. A change of command ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of

  • U.S. and Coalition Forces Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing trained with coalition partners during a medical response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 17, 2023. This exercise tested the emergency response systems of U.S. and coalition forces, which allowed for a better understanding

  • 386th ECES Dirt Boyz Build Multi-Capability

    386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Dirt Boyz receive training on the construction of a medium-sized shelter (MSS) at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 6, 2023.