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386th AEW Photos

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378 AEW Commander Visits Ali Al Salem AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristofer Miller (right), 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron NCO in charge of Combat Metals, explains the process of reverse engineering and designing a new and improved crank handle used in armored vehicles. The originally-manufactured handle was breaking under the weight of the bulletproof glass, rendering the apart ineffective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Isaac Garden)
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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 flying capabilities at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The two Airmen conducted in-depth research and data collection in order to demonstrate the viability of purchasing solar runway lights as a timely and inexpensive option. As the project moves forward, it also has the potential to increase the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) Capabilities.
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians work together to install an engine onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

Senior Airman Austin Willard, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, signals to a crane operator 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 enabled asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

From left, Senior Airman Austin Willard, Staff Sgt. Jay Michael Rymarz, and Senior Airman Steven Garland, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, prepare a C-130J Super Hercules to receive a new engine at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

A 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician prepares a C-130J Super Hercules for an 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 enabled asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

Senior Airman Austin Willard and Senior Airman Steven Garland, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians, move an engine towards a C-130J Super Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jay Michael Rymarz, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, inspects an engine before it is installed onto a C-130J Super Hercules 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 enabled asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

Senior Airman Austin Willard, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, prepares a C-130J Super Hercules for an engine swap at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 27, 2023. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to joint and coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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C-130J Engine Swap on The Rock

386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technicians prepare a C-130J Super Hercules for an 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 enabled asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Eurofighter Typhoon Tour Enhances Coalition Integration

Italian Air Force Maj. Maurizio Lanzilotto (left), gives Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Squadron a tour of the cockpit inside an Italian Eurofighter Typhoon at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 22, 2023. The visit set the stage for cooperation between the 82nd EASOS and the ITAF. Collaborations like these happen everyday and they help secure our position as CENTCOM’s premier coalition combat enabler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Eurofighter Typhoon Tour Enhances Coalition Integration

Italian Air Force Maj. Maurizio Lanzilotto (right), talks to Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Squadron about the controls within the cockpit of an Italian Eurofighter Typhoon at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 22, 2023. The visit set the stage for cooperation between the 82nd EASOS and the ITAF. Collaborations like these happen everyday and they help secure our position as CENTCOM’s premier coalition combat enabler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Eurofighter Typhoon Tour Enhances Coalition Integration

Service members of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army and the Italian Air Force take 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 coalition combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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Eurofighter Typhoon Tour Enhances Coalition Integration

A Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman from the 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Squadron, takes a tour of the underside of an Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 22, 2023. The visit set the stage for cooperation between the 82nd EASOS and the ITAF. Collaborations like these happen everyday and they help secure our position as CENTCOM’s premier coalition combat enabler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Diaz)
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Eurofighter Typhoon Tour Enhances Coalition Integration

Service members of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army and the Italian Air Force stand together in front of an Italian Eurofighter Typhoon after a tour of the aircraft 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 coalition combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Diaz)
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Eurofighter Typhoon Tour Enhances Coalition Integration

U.S. Air Force Maj. Shawn Bearinger, 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron, speaks with Italian Air Force Maj. Antonio D’Oria, force protection unit commander, during a tour of an Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 22, 2023. The visit set the stage for cooperation between the 82nd EASOS and the ITAF. Collaborations like these happen everyday and they help secure our position as CENTCOM’s premier coalition combat enabler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Diaz)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, addresses his new squadron during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Wetlesen formally assumed command of the unit from Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Michael E. Wetlesen, incoming 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the passing of command from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander, passes the guidon to Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. Ruiz passed the guidon back to Buch as a symbol of relinquishing command of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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386th ESFS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch, Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Tito Ruiz, outgoing 386th Security Forces Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 23, 2023. The medal was presented in recognition of Ruiz’s accomplishments after a year-long command of the 386th ESFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)
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