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386th AEW Photos

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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialists and 380th Emergency Management Element emergency management specialists assemble a decontamination shower within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Fire and EM collaborated during decontamination training to understand how they can better assist each other in the case of an emergency of any scale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Heikkila, 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist, simulates decontamination procedures within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Two Airmen operated the decontamination shower while another aided Heikkila in removing his equipment and placing it in the proper receptacles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist and 380th Emergency Management Element emergency management specialists discuss how to use a decontamination shower within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. EM demonstrated how to use their decontamination shower and tested the fire Airmen on proper technique to verify their proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. April Edwards, 380th First Responder Element deputy fire chief, unfolds a large decontamination pool within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Decontamination is a multistep process to clean members and their equipment and targets known hot spots where contaminants build up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Popovich, 380th First Responder Element fire driver operator, left, assists Airman 1st Class Hunter Heikkila, 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist, in removing his mask in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Airmen decontaminated Heikkila’s gear to eliminate the possibility of others coming in contact with potential harmful materials and substances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Popovich, 380th First Responder Element fire driver operator, left, scrubs contamination off of Airman 1st Class Hunter Heikkila, 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Two Airmen used decontamination supplies while another aided Heikkila in removing his equipment and placing it in the proper receptacles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Popovich, 380th First Responder Element fire driver operator, left, and Airman 1st Class Hunter Heikkila, 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist, simulate decontamination procedures within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Decontamination is a multistep process to clean members and their equipment and targets known hot spots where contaminants build up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Heikkila, 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist, simulates using a decontamination shower within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Airmen use decontamination showers to remove contaminants from members and their equipment and ensure safety after exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Beard, right, 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist, raises a decontamination shower while Senior Airman Asher Hunter, 380th Emergency Management Element emergency management specialist, center, demonstrates decontamination procedures within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Fire and EM collaborated during decontamination training to understand how they can better assist each other in the case of an emergency of any scale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Riese Ornelas, 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist, assembles a decontamination shower within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Emergency Management Airmen demonstrated how to use their decontamination shower and tested the fire Airmen on proper technique to verify their proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Fire, EM decontamination training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Riese Ornelas, 380th First Responder Element fire emergency services specialist, assembles a decontamination shower within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2025. Airmen use decontamination showers to remove contaminants from members and their equipment and ensure safety after exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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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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