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386th AEW Photos

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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Powell, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, winds 100-pound cord around a MK-124 smoke and illumination signal during an inspection of an airsave survival vest within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30 , 2025. The MK-124 smoke and illumination signal is a critical tool in combat search and rescue operations, enabling isolated personnel to communicate position without voice or radio transmission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Powell, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, visually inspects an airsave survival vest within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. An airsave survival vest is equipped with mission-essential tools such as water pouches, signaling devices and communication aids to ensure the safety and survivability of pilots and aircrew members in increasingly complex environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alfredo Llamas Jr., 79th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects the integrity of a CSU-22/P full coverage G-suit using a joint combined aircrew systems tester within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The G-suit provides pilots with consistent pressure to the abdomen and legs, ensuring adequate blood supply to the upper body and head and enabling pilots to withstand increased gravitational forces during high-speed combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alfredo Llamas Jr., 79th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, completes an internal and external inspection by closing the zipper of a CSU-22/P full coverage G-suit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The G-suit's advanced materials and bladder configuration enable rapid inflation and deflation cycles, critical for pilots’ safety during evasive maneuvers and high-speed engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alfredo Llamas Jr., 79th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, winds 100-pound cord around a hook-blade knife before storing it in a CSU-22/P full coverage G-suit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The hook-blade knife is a combat tool, stored in the G-suit that provides the ability for pilots and aircrew to cut through cords, harnesses or fabric in life-threatening situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Richter, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, performs a visual inspection of a helmet ensemble within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The visual inspection covers both the interior and exterior of the helmet to detect any sign of degradation and verify operational readiness, ensuring every piece of gear worn by the pilots and aircrew maintains full mission capability, survivability and combat effectiveness.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Richter, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, swabs an MBU-20/P soft shell with isopropyl alcohol during an inspection within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. AFE Airmen deliver mission-ready equipment to pilots and aircrew, ensuring each asset undergoes rigorous inspection and meets stringent operational and safety standards. This equipment is crucial to mission effectiveness, enabling pilots and aircrew to execute critical sorties across the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Tailored for Survival: AFE deliver mission-ready capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Richter, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, cleans a helmet ensemble visor within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 30, 2025. The U.S. Air Force equips its pilots with advanced helmets engineered for high-threat combat environments, integrating the latest technology to enhance survivability and lethality. These helmets deliver acoustic noise reduction and seamless integration with night-vision goggles, secure communications and the joint mounted helmet cueing system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. The USDA-Air Force partnership allows dedicated specialists like Baity to focus solely on wildlife mitigation, ensuring sustained airfield readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. The long-standing partnership between the USDA and U.S. Air Force ensures a coordinated approach to wildlife management that directly supports operational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. This collaboration highlights the critical role of interagency cooperation in maintaining secure airfields and protecting vital aviation assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, records observed bird species during a routine survey within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. Wildlife observations gathered during patrols help inform airfield management decisions and improve long-term mitigation strategies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, records observed bird species during a routine survey within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. Baity’s efforts support a proactive approach to flight line safety, aiming to reduce the risk of costly or dangerous bird strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, scans the area for bird activity during an early morning patrol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. Baity works in partnership with the U.S. Air Force to support the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program, helping to mitigate wildlife threats that could impact aircraft and aircrew safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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Noah Baity: Clearing the flight line, protecting the mission

Noah Baity, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, scans the area for bird activity during an early morning patrol within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 17, 2025. By identifying attractants and implementing control measures, Baity plays a key role in preserving both mission capability and personnel safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Colmenares)
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386th AEW change of command: Chief Jendrzejewski

Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Jendrzejewski, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, connects with fellow 386th Marauders following a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. Jendrzejewski enlisted in 1989, graduating from the Air Force Security Police Academy as a security specialist before serving as an air transportation superintendent, operations superintendent and Squadron superintendent for 32nd Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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386th AEW change of command: Col. Stouffer

Col. Douglas Stouffer, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks to attendees during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. Stouffer's track record throughout his career includes piloting 6,000 flying hours, 400 of which are combat hours, 12 years of active duty service and assignments as an instructor pilot, wing safety officer, flight examiner and director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Leddick)
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386th AEW change of command: Col. Kline

Col. Robert Kline, outgoing 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents his final remarks during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. The change of command is a formal ceremony that signifies the transfer of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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386th AEW change of command: Lt. Gen. France

Lt. Gen. Derek France, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, addresses Airmen and guests during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. France spoke about the departing commander's accomplishments alongside the incoming commander's intent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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386th AEW change of command: Honor Guard

Honor Guard members present the colors during a change of command ceremony within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2025. The change of command is a formal ceremony that signifies the transfer of authority from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Fritz)
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