July 27, 2023 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.
July 25, 2023 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
July 25, 2023 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
July 19, 2023 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
July 7, 2023 386th EAMXS Crew Chiefs Train with the 386th ELRS Fuels Flight Crew chiefs from the 386th EAMXS have teamed up with the 386th ELRS to learn how to use the fuel trucks and service liquid nitrogen carts in order to further their capabilities as Multi-Capable Airmen.
July 6, 2023 Continuing Connections With UK Partners A group of U.K. leaders traveled to Kuwait to foster the working relationship between the U.K. and their Kuwaiti partners, and the visit also provided the opportunity for the U.S. to further the connection with our coalition partners on a strategic level.
June 29, 2023 Walking the Innovation Talk at the Rock Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Holman, 386th Expeditionary Wing Civil Engineering Squadron operations superintendent (right) and Master Sgt. Trevor Wilkinson, 386th ECES facilities superintendent (left) wrapped up their six-month deployments by moving forward the timeline for increased night-time
June 28, 2023 C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work together during a C-130J Super Hercules engine swap at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th EAMXS ensures their aircraft are always ready to deliver world-class warfighter support as a key airlift and airdrop
June 25, 2023 Eurofighter Typhoon Tour Enhances Coalition Integration Service members from the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army received a tour of an Italian Eurofighter Typhoon at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 22, 2023. Sharing our knowledge and capabilities with one another is critical to increasing the interoperability of our forces and projecting decisive
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.