An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

386th AEW Photos

Clear Filters | 661 - 680 of 3472 results

386th AEW change of command: Col. George M. Buch Jr. succeeds Col. Clinton M. Wilson

From left, Kuwaiti Air Force retired Gen. Ahmed Azmi, Dr. Rania Azmi, Dr. Mohamed Azmi, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Honorary Commander Mr. Saleh Al Ali, advisor to the Emir, Italian Air Force Col. Federico Pellegrini, Italy Task Force Air-Kuwait Commander, stand during a change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 1, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. George M. Buch, incoming commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, succeeded Col. Clinton M. Wilson, outgoing commander, 386th AEW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

386th AEW change of command: Col. George M. Buch Jr. succeeds Col. Clinton M. Wilson

U.S. Air Force Col. George M. Buch Jr., right, incoming commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, assumes command of the 386th AEW and receives the guidon from Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, assistant deputy commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), during a change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 1, 2022. Buch was the Director of Safety for United States Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He is a master navigator with more than 2,700 flying hours to include over 550 combat and combat support hours in the C-130 Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

386th AEW change of command: Col. George M. Buch Jr. succeeds Col. Clinton M. Wilson

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, outgoing commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, relinquishes command of the 386th AEW and gives the guidon to Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, assistant deputy commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), during a change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 1, 2022. Wilson has served as a combat deputy operations group commander, squadron commander, flight commander, flight examiner, instructor and aircrew pilot in multiple aircraft. He has over 3,200 hours of total flight time, 490 combat/combat support sorties and over 1,200 combat/combat support hours. Prior to this assignment, Wilson was the commander of the 317th Operations Group, Dyess Air Force base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

386th AEW change of command: Col. George M. Buch Jr. succeeds Col. Clinton M. Wilson

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, outgoing commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 1, 2022. Wilson has served as a combat deputy operations group commander, squadron commander, flight commander, flight examiner, instructor and aircrew pilot in multiple aircraft. He has over 3,200 hours of total flight time, 490 combat/combat support sorties and over 1,200 combat/combat support hours. Prior to this assignment, Wilson was the commander of the 317th Operations Group, Dyess Air Force base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

386th AEW change of command: Col. George M. Buch Jr. succeeds Col. Clinton M. Wilson

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, right, outgoing commander, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, receives the Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, assistant deputy commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), during a change of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 1, 2022. Wilson has served as a combat deputy operations group commander, squadron commander, flight commander, flight examiner, instructor and aircrew pilot in multiple aircraft. He has over 3,200 hours of total flight time, 490 combat/combat support sorties and over 1,200 combat/combat support hours. Prior to this assignment, Wilson was the commander of the 317th Operations Group, Dyess Air Force base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

407th Air Expeditionary Group inactivated, Col. Jason R. Barnes relinquishes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, center, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, and Col. Jason R. Barnes, outgoing commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, furl the 407th AEG guidon flag during an inactivation ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 30, 2022. The 407th AEG executed tactical airlift and airdrop, remotely piloted aircraft launch and recovery for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and was responsible for all airfield operations at two coalition airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

407th Air Expeditionary Group inactivated, Col. Jason R. Barnes relinquishes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason R. Barnes, right, outgoing commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, relinquishes command of the 407th AEG and passes the guidon to Col. Clinton M. Wilson, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, during an inactivation ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 30, 2022. The 407th AEG executed tactical airlift and airdrop, remotely piloted aircraft launch and recovery for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and was responsible for all airfield operations at two coalition airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

407th Air Expeditionary Group inactivated, Col. Jason R. Barnes relinquishes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason R. Barnes, outgoing commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, gives remarks after receiving the Legion of Merit from Col. Clinton M. Wilson, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, during an inactivation ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 30, 2022. The 407th AEG executed tactical airlift and airdrop, remotely piloted aircraft launch and recovery for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and was responsible for all airfield operations at two coalition airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

407th Air Expeditionary Group inactivated, Col. Jason R. Barnes relinquishes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, left, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, applauds after presenting Col. Jason R. Barnes, outgoing commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, the Legion of Merit during an inactivation ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 30, 2022. The 407th AEG executed tactical airlift and airdrop, remotely piloted aircraft launch and recovery for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and was responsible for all airfield operations at two coalition airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

407th Air Expeditionary Group inactivated, Col. Jason R. Barnes relinquishes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, center, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, presents Col. Jason R. Barnes, outgoing commander of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, the Legion of Merit during an inactivation ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 30, 2022. The 407th AEG executed tactical airlift and airdrop, remotely piloted aircraft launch and recovery for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and was responsible for all airfield operations at two coalition airfields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Sammons, a civil engineer with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, takes a ground reading during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. These readings ensure the grounding system used during refueling operations will adequately dissipate any dangerous static electrical charges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Sammons, a civil engineer with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, connects a grounding rod to a wire with tape during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. The connection will now enable him to test the ground capacity of this location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing insert a new grounding rod during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. These rods help ensure the safety of refueling operations for aircraft and Airmen (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Airmen 379th Air Expeditionary Wing measure the distance from one grounding point to another during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. This measurement allows the Airmen to determine how well the grounding rods will work at any given distance and helps indicate the level of grounding provided by the pre-existing rods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing holds a wire against a grounding rod during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. This is part of a larger process to ensure that the grounding capabilities at refueling stations can safely dissipate static electricity that could be generated during the refueling process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing insert grounding wires into a ground measuring device during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. Ensuring the ground is adequate to dissipate static electrical charges helps keep the process of refueling safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing roll out wires in preparation for testing grounding capabilities at a refueling station during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. These inspections ensure the dissipation of static electricity and improve the safety of refueling operations for aircraft and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Sammons, a civil engineer with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, lifts a hatch and searches for a static ground rod during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. Static ground rods use the charge from the soil to dissipate static charges that occur from pumping fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Sammons, a civil engineer with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, uses an earth ground detector to inspect the ground at the refueling station during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. These inspections ensure safety of refueling operations for aircraft and Airmen in the event that static electricity is produced in the vicinity of the highly ignitable jet fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download

Preparing for Accurate Test 22 refueling operations

U.S. Air Force Airmen 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, inspect refueling pipes and check for static grounding points during Accurate Test 22 at RAFO Thumrait Air Base, Oman, May 13, 2022. These inspections ensure safety of refueling operations for aircraft and Airmen in the event that static electricity is produced in the vicinity of the highly ignitable jet fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
Details Download