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386th NEWS

  • Mission runs better with AGE

    Maintainer’s work around the clock across the U.S. Air Force to keep aircraft and vehicles ready to go at a moment’s notice. Aerospace ground equipment Airmen have a significant role in the maintenance career path to ensure warfighters can deliver combat air power when needed.

  • It takes a team: 386th ELRS ensure jet fuel storage

    U.S. Air Force Airmen, from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight, work together to unroll a new empty fuel bladder at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 7, 2019. Fuel bladders are replaced every three-to-four years after they become unserviceable. (U.S. Air

  • 43rd EECS EC-130H Compass Call departs after inactivation

    A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call aircraft lifts off to depart Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 2, 2019. The aircraft's departure coincides with the inactivation of the 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron on Sept. 30, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez)

  • U-Fix-It: AASAB’s cornerstone of self-help access

    Rows of power drills are stacked in wooden shelves and organized. Piles of air conditioning units are hoisted by loud forklifts in the backyard. Airmen work at their desks in a confined office space, nestled in a corner away from where customers come to check items out.

  • U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen team up for joint MEDEVAC exercise

    Military working dog liaison officers with the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Airmen with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group and Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 159th General Support Aviation Battalion deployed to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, conducted medical evacuation and UH-60 Black

  • Behind the curtain: protecting the force, focusing on tomorrow

    Protecting the base and force is a never-ending task both at the home station and theater of operations. While deployed, a special need for security and coordination arises. That need is met by the Airmen of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection flight.

  • Protocol: The face of the base

    “Out of sight, out of mind” is a phrase which can describe how some people may not know or understand what they don’t regularly see or are involved with. Working behind the scenes, protocol is one Air Force specialty some people may not see or recognize, but whose presence resonates throughout the