5 Nov 2021

USACE commander oversees construction

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kimberly Colloton, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, takes a tour of the construction area of a new dining facility with Ali Al Salem Air Base leadership and USACE at ASAB, Kuwait, Oct. 21, 2021. It’s a priority of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to improve its installations and the

2 Nov 2021

Defender balances cultures, career

Two cultures. Two military branches. Two degrees. These are just some of the attributes and achievements of Tech. Sgt. Madia Daniel, a first generation Liberian American who applied the lessons from her immigrant family to succeed while having joy. Daniel, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron team leader, is currently working on her PhD in Family & Consumer Science while on her deployment in Kuwait. These pursuits are inspired by her parents’ influence, according to Daniel.

26 Oct 2021

Coalition forces strengthen close air support capabilities

A joint coalition force recently trained together at Udairi Range, Kuwait, Oct. 20, 2021. U.S. Air Force tactical air control party (TACP) Airmen deployed to the 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron, along with the U.S. Army 1st Battalion 194th Armor Regiment joint fires observers (JFOs) in-training, and the Italian air force (Aeronautica Militare) Task Group Typhoon practiced close air support, fostering enduring partnerships and advancing its decisive combat dominance.

19 Oct 2021

Change your mindset, change your life

This is part of the story of Airman 1st Class Jessica Briggs, and how her strong and tenacious character has led and influenced her career to be a member of the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron Services Flight.

11 Oct 2021

386th Air Expeditionary Wing- 2021 Mission Video

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, located at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, is the primary tactical airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. Ali Al Salem is the busiest aerial port in the AOR supporting ongoing Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s

7 Oct 2021

386 AEW executes Blue Marauder 21

Airmen from here and Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, honed the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s force generation capabilities by training in the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept between the two bases on Oct. 1, 2021.

25 Jul 2021

24-hour operations for the U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules maintainers

The Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron works 24-hour operations year-round to keep the C-130 aircraft in flight to support the execution of the wing's mission of national, regional and global importance and stabilize the U.S. Central Command's areas of responsibility. The wing is USCENTCOM's theater gateway in delivering dominant combat airpower and unparalleled theater support.

16 Jul 2021

386th Expeditionary Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainers keep the fleet rolling

The 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight is responsible for the service and maintenance of all vehicles of the 386th Expeditionary Air Wing here. The vehicle management flight provides maintenance support to a 936-vehicle fleet, valued at approximately $123 million. Of the 936 vehicles 336 of them are leased from a local company in the host nation.

29 Jun 2021

386 EMDG change of command

The 386th Expeditionary Medical Group welcomed a new commander during an assumption of command ceremony here, June 17.

29 Jun 2021

386 EMSG change of command

The 386th Expeditionary Mission Support Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony here, June 28.