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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Bak, a Belgian Malinois military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, locates a satchel emanating odors he is trained to detect, during a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. While it’s the MWD’s job to sniff out suspected items, the handler must be able to read an MWD’s change in behavior to receive early indications of specific odors.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Staff Sgt. Edward Lopez, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, signals to his MWD, Bak, to search an area during a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. It's the job of the handler to read an MWD’s change in behavior to receive early indications of specific odors.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Bak, a Belgian Malinois military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, returns to his car kennel after a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Initial military working dog training can take two to six months, depending on the abilities of the canine, but it is up to the handlers to continue to hone their abilities.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Adja, a German Shepard military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, passes through a training tube in the 380th ESFS obedience yard, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By practicing in the obedience yard, handlers can ensure their MWD is familiar with different obstacles so they are not impeded by new terrain on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)
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386 AEW stands up innovation cell--Task Force 99.M

From left, Maj. Brian Wright, Lt. Col. Joshua Elwell and Tech. Sgt. Joseph Martínez are the first appointed members of the 386 Air Expeditionary Wing’s Task Force 99.M--the very first satellite innovation cell under U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Task Force 99. TF 99.M is located at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait and stood up Oct. 26, 2022. TF 99.M, which pays tribute to the 386 AEW’s mascot, the Marauder, while maintaining the lineage of AFCENT’s TF 99, brings the wing’s innovation efforts under one office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cory Bunton, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of exercise, wing inspection team, worked alongside his WIT members to provide the most realistic and useful exercise experience across Ali Al Salem Air Force Base. The base engaged in two-days of exercises that tested command and control, accountability, major accident response and air and missile defense capabilities October 19-20, 2022. “We set up the scenarios so that everyone practices how they would respond,” said Bunton. “Then we evaluate their response against current policies, practices, and procedures to make sure that we are hitting the marks that we need to. We also make sure that in case one of these events actually occurs, we know how to respond and be more effective in that response.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Thacker, 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron independent medical technician, simulates treating Airman 1st Class Serena Rubin, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator (bottom), during a major accident response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 20, 2022. Thacker was in charge of maintaining the patient's airway during the initial treatment response and simulated intubating the airway in response to the sustained injuries to maintain adequate care of the patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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How you train is how you fight: 386 AEW conducts exercise, sets precedent for mission success

386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters transport patients to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron for treatment during a major accident response exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 20, 2022. Firefighters were able to respond within minutes of being notified and accurately assess the situation, being able to transport patients to a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386 AEW and coalition partners reopen runway, enhance mission capabilities

U.S. Air Force Col. George Buch Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Kuwait Air Force Brig. Gen. Murbarke Al-Qahtani, Ali Al Salem Air Base commander, cut a ribbon together during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the South runway and taxiway at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 13, 2022. With the runway construction completed, the runway will enable future mission success for years to come and is symbolic of the fruits of joint and coalition teamwork. This image was altered to remove a security item. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386 AEW and coalition partners reopen runway, enhance mission capabilities

A C-130J Super Hercules lands on the South runway at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, October 19, 2022. This aircraft was the first one to land on the South runway after renovations were completed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)
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Military working dog undergoes root canal operation

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog, Bolt, has some tissue cauterized during his root canal surgery, Sept 20, 2022, at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group clinic building on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The cauterization helped control bleeding and ensured a better healing process during Bolt’s recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Military working dog undergoes root canal operation

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog, Bolt, has a temperature-controlled air blanket placed on him and connected by an operating room nurse during his root canal surgery, Sept 20, 2022, at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group clinic on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This blanket helped keep Bolt’s body temperature stable while he was under anesthesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Military working dog undergoes root canal operation

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog, Bolt, has an x-ray taken during his Root canal surgery, Sept 20, 2022, at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group clinic on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The X-Ray helped showed the operating team the exact placement of the plug used to fill Bolt’s tooth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Military working dog undergoes root canal operation

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog, Bolt, has an oxygen tube inserted in his throat in preparation for his root canal surgery, Sept 20, 2022, at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group clinic on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The tube was integral to ensuring Bolt received enough oxygen during his root canal operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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Military working dog undergoes root canal operation

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog, Bolt, waits with his handler to begin preparation for his Root canal surgery, Sept 20, 2022, at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group clinic on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As Bolt is trained for bite work, keeping his teeth in tip top shape is of paramount importance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)
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U.S. Airmen, Soldiers, and Kuwait volleyball teams compete in exhibition games for International Day of Peace

U.S. Airmen, Soldiers and Kuwait volleyball players came together to play in all-female coalition teams in an exhibition of women’s strength and empowerment at the Kuwait Sports Club, Kuwait, October 1, 2022. Six teams from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Camp Buehring, Camp Arifjan and Kuwaiti players from the Kuwait Sports Club Women’s Volleyball Team came together for a day centered around celebration and peace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386th ECES lay foundation for Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alfred Roman, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration journeyman moves flightline debris onto a compact track loader during a flightline repair at an undisclosed location, August 5, 2022. After breaking up the section with jackhammers, pick axes, tele-handlers and shovels, debris was loaded up onto heavy equipment to clear room for flightline repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386th ECES lay foundation for Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryce Tharman, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment operator, says the mission fixing two upheavals on the flightline at an undisclosed location on August 5, 2022, has been the highlight of his deployment so far. “It's been a blast getting to come out here with the great leadership and the great people and working together to get the task done in a timely manner.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386th ECES lay foundation for Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Morris, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water, fuels and systems maintenance technician, operates a concrete saw during a flightline repair at an undisclosed location, August 5, 2022. Cutting out a defined section of the flightline and removing all debris to enable concrete to fill in, is an important part of Rapid Airfield Damage Repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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386 AEW Airmen pay tribute to those lost 9/11, conduct 24-hours of marching

Staff Sgt. Aaron Watts, 386 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, marches along the side of a member of the 386 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwaiti, 12 Sept. 2022 in remembrance of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Members from multiple branches of service and coalition teammates from throughout the world took part in the 24-hour march which started at 3:46 p.m. local time, 11 Sept 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Salanitri)
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