3 Dec 2020

Defenders reinforce IED awareness, response

Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron participated in an improvised explosive device and unexploded ordnance familiarization course at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 2, 2020. ESFS leaders partnered with 386th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal members to conduct the course, which aimed to reinforce IED and UXO identification skills, as well as tactical combat casualty care applications in field conditions.

30 Nov 2020

ASAB Airmen perform MAAS certification

Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit and fire department partnered with the 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron and the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to perform a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System certification for an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. MAAS certification enables ASAB airfield units to maintain readiness for safe fighter aircraft diverts to the runway.

25 Oct 2020

AMDEX 21-1 concludes at ASAB

Air and Missile Defense Exercises aim to refine and apply joint tactics, techniques and procedures for defense against simulated air and missile threats.

20 Oct 2020

JSSD-K range day builds relationships, promotes readiness

Members assigned to the Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait hosted a range day for mission-essential partners at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020.

29 Jul 2020

Ali Al Salem welcomes ECES’ newest Chief

Reaching the pinnacle of the enlisted force, members from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron witnessed the promotion of the squadron’s highest enlisted member as Chief Master Sergeant Adam J. Boubede officially joined the Chief’s group during his promotion ceremony 30 June 2020 here at the base theater.

20 May 2020

ASAB EOD conducts MMC training

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron conducted mass mechanical clearance May 15, 2020. EOD technicians employed MMC, a subset of Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery, as a proactive training scenario designed to develop loader skills as well as refine runway clearing tactics, techniques, and procedures.

27 Feb 2020

386th ECES, Marines train with RADR Mobile Training Team

An airfield is one of the most vital aspects of an Air Force installation, enabling Airmen to successfully deliver decisive combat support to the warfighters night and day. Ensuring the flightline is quickly back to operational status becomes the top priority in the event of a real-world attack.

17 Dec 2019

U.S. Airmen share insight on crisis comms at Kuwaiti conference

U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Barger, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of public affairs, center, discusses elements of social media and crisis communication with Master Sgt. Daniel Ward, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent of emergency management, right, and a communications professor from the University of Kuwait during the

1 Oct 2019

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.

17 Sep 2019

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.