Dec. 4, 2024 U.S. C-130Js support Saudi-led airdrop exercise The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing recently launched a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to 39th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in support the Royal Saudi Air Force-led TUWAIQ-4 multilateral exercise occurring in early December 2024 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.المملكة العربية
Dec. 2, 2024 386th EFSS hosts Thanksgiving meal service The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron hosted an annual Thanksgiving Meal Service event for deployed service members, Nov. 28, 2024, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The meal service, a long-standing tradition at the Rock, kicked off with opening comments provided by
Nov. 25, 2024 386th AEW crosses finish line on new track project The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing opened its brand-new running track and field with a ribbon cutting ceremony, Nov. 22, 2024, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The quarter-mile running track boasts a synthetic surface designed for all weather functionality and features 4 lanes,
Nov. 21, 2024 386th ESFS advances mission readiness with UAS operator certification The 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron recently conducted an unmanned aerial system (UAS) defense certification event within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR).After a week of training with the outgoing air defense section and other key players, the culminating event
Nov. 14, 2024 AFCENT command chief visits with 386 AEW Airmen U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief, visited the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to connect with Airmen and gain firsthand insight into the wing’s mission as U.S. Central Command’s theater gateway, Nov. 4-6, 2024, within the U.S. Central
Nov. 12, 2024 386 AEW leaders take pause to remember with Coalition partners 386th Air Expeditionary Wing leaders took pause to attend a ceremony with Coalition partners commemorating Canada's Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, 2024, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Remembrance Day in Canada honors Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their life in service to
Oct. 26, 2024 First Sergeants at The Rock: Supporting the mission at every level In the fast-paced environment of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, first sergeants are the cornerstone of mission readiness and the well-being of Airmen under their care within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR).Affectionately known as the Diamonds on the Rock, these dedicated,
Oct. 21, 2024 C-130J crew chiefs deliver combat ready aircraft C-130J Super Hercules crew chiefs assigned to the 39th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducted aircraft inspections Oct. 10, 2024, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR). The crew chiefs are responsible for marshaling and inspecting aircraft while also ensuring they
Oct. 18, 2024 386th EMXS AGE flight powers the mission U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment (AGE) flight inspect, maintain, and repair essential ground power units such as generators and tow bars within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 9, 2024. The AGE flight is
Oct. 8, 2024 Honoring Senior Airman Kcey Ruiz: A Ceremony of Remembrance and Purpose A ceremony to honor the lives of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kcey Ruiz and 10 others who tragically lost their lives was held on Oct. 2, 2024, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR).