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386th NEWS

  • Sibling strength: Military twins face deployment together

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Brandi and Mikal Newmark, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Squadron air transportation technicians, know that reality firsthand. The fraternal twins, both from the 70th Aerial Port Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, are currently serving together on their

  • Tech. Sgt. promotion ceremony held at the 386th AEW

    U.S. Air Force Airmen across the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing gathered together to recognize one of the most pivotal transitions in an enlisted Airman’s career: the promotion to technical sergeant.The ceremony, held at the base theater, Aug. 2, 2025, marked more than just a change in rank — it

  • 386th AEW welcomes new commander

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing held a change of command ceremony, April 2, 2025, marking the transition of leadership from Col. Robert Kline to Col. Douglas Stouffer.

  • 387 AES QRT - A Force Multiplier for Theater Sustainment

    In the heart of challenging and dynamic operational environments, where resources are scarce, an elite team of aerial porters from the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team (QRT) are the unsung heroes of mission success in the U.S. Central Command, where they rapidly deploy to austere

  • 386 AEW Highlights Partnerships with Media Day

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a Media Day Oct. 2, 2023 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, to showcase how the base’s mission, coalition partnerships and enduring relationship with Kuwait help to maintain regional security and stability.

  • AMDEX 21-1 concludes at ASAB

    Air and Missile Defense Exercises aim to refine and apply joint tactics, techniques and procedures for defense against simulated air and missile threats.

  • Airmen, Soldiers work together to transport heavy vehicles

    U.S. Army M1A1 Abrams tanks are parked next to a flight line in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 3, 2020. USCENTCOM directs and enables military operations and activities with allies and partners to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests.

  • U.S. Airmen share insight on crisis comms at Kuwaiti conference

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Barger, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of public affairs, center, discusses elements of social media and crisis communication with Master Sgt. Daniel Ward, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent of emergency management, right, and a communications

  • Your Ticket to the AOR: Aerial Porters Welcome You to ASAB

    As of this summer, more than 55,000 service members and civilians have made their way to and from Ali Al Salem – the busiest port in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations. Ensuring safe and vital passenger transportation and cargo movement is just one critical role performed by aerial