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386th NEWS

  • Forging the Future: Innovation Competition Ignites at the Rock

    In a display of creativity and ingenuity, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted an innovation competition, inspired by Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Spark Tank” program, where Airmen of all ranks pitched their ideas to a panel of base leadership and innovation experts.

  • 387 AES QRT - A Force Multiplier for Theater Sustainment

    In the heart of challenging and dynamic operational environments, where resources are scarce, an elite team of aerial porters from the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team (QRT) are the unsung heroes of mission success in the U.S. Central Command, where they rapidly deploy to austere

  • "Hangar Queen" Turned Hero

    In an extraordinary display of determination and ingenuity, the Airmen of the 41st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit successfully turned a “Hangar Queen” into their saving grace.

  • AFCENT commander visits 386th AEW

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, recently visited the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, gaining insight into the wing’s mission as the theatre gateway for the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

  • 386th Wing Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Julie Gaulin, left, outgoing 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, passes the guidon to, Col. Sergio Anaya, incoming 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility,

  • Cargo City: CENTCOM’s heartbeat of supply

    From security forces Airmen who protect and defend to civil engineers that are on call 24/7 to make critical repairs to systems and infrastructure, Cargo City never sleeps.

  • Serving side-by-side: Father and son bond on dual deployment mission

    Navigating the twists and turns of military life can be like embarking on an exciting adventure where each challenge is a unique piece of a puzzle. While civilians settle into their typical daily grind, men and women in uniform continue to embark on adventures that are anything but ordinary.

  • 386th AEW Stands up Expeditionary Air Base Group

    U.S. Air Force Col. Adeleke Ekundayo, 386th Expeditionary Air Base Group commander, addresses his new squadrons during an assumption of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 3, 2023. The Expeditionary Air Base Group consists of nine squadrons: Civil Engineering, Communications,

  • 386 AEW Highlights Partnerships with Media Day

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a Media Day Oct. 2, 2023 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, to showcase how the base’s mission, coalition partnerships and enduring relationship with Kuwait help to maintain regional security and stability.