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.
June 22, 2023 Multi-Capable Airmen Develop Alert Photography Skills The 386th AEW public affairs office hosted this hands-on training to equip the safety team with the skills necessary to photograph a variety of scenarios and provide the imagery to assist with investigations.
June 22, 2023 Off the Clock, on the Rock, One Maintainer Never Stopped In December of 2021, an aircraft rescue and firefighting apparatus (ARFF) belonging to the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, was involved in an accident that rendered it inoperable for 514 days.