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380th EOD competes in skills challenge

Staff Sgt. Raul “Adrian” Ayala, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, remotely controls an Andros F6 robot through an obstacle course September 8, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. While other challenges were linear, the obstacle course asked EOD technicians to scout out problems and determine solutions as a team, made up of an operator and a spotter.
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380th EOD competes in skills challenge

Staff Sgt. Raul “Adrian” Ayala, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, sets up a laser pointer and a Percussion Actuated Neutralizer tool during an x-ray challenge September 8, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By using a grid and x-ray imaging in tandem, EOD technicians can precisely target key components of explosive circuits without setting them off.
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380th EOD competes in skills challenge

Staff Sgt. Raul “Adrian” Ayala, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, identifies improvised explosive device components during an x-ray challenge September 8, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. EOD technicians use x-ray targeting devices to see the contents of suspicious packages that may contain explosive devices.
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380th EOD competes in skills challenge

Staff Sgt. Raul “Adrian” Ayala, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, uses a lead plate and a grid during an x-ray challenge September 8, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By using a grid and x-ray imaging in tandem, EOD technicians can precisely target key components of explosive circuits without setting them off.
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380th EOD competes in skills challenge

Senior Airman Hunter Rudnik, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, secures Staff Sgt. Raul “Adrian” Ayala, into a bomb suit during an x-ray challenge September 8, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. EOD technicians use x-ray targeting devices to see the contents of suspicious packages that may contain explosive devices.
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380th AEW remembers 9/11

Senior Airman Jason T. Helgeson, a firefighter assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, strikes “the four-fives” during a 9/11 memorial ceremony September 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Historically, when a firefighter died in the line of duty, departments would use the tolling of a bell to alert all members that a comrade had perished. During the memorial ceremony the striking of the four-fives signified the moment of each attack on the World Trade Towers, and the end of the moment of silence, which concluded the ceremony.
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380th AEW remembers 9/11

Staff Sgt. Jasmine Handy, the non commissioned officer in charge of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Honor Guard, participates in a 9/11 memorial ceremony, as part of the color guard September 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The purpose of the ceremony was to ensure those who saw that day continue to remember it, and those too young to remember know and feel what occurred.
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380th AEW remembers 9/11

Airmen of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Honor Guard perform a flag folding ceremony during a 9/11 memorial September 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The intent of giving the flag a distinctive fold is to show respect to the flag and express gratitude to those individuals who fought and continue to fight for freedom at home and abroad.
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380th AEW remembers 9/11

Staff Sgt. Kyle Barber, an independent duty medical technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, "builds" the police cross during a 9/11 memorial ceremony, September 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The cross bears a Kevlar helmet, flak vest, combat boots and an M4 rifle.
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380th AEW remembers 9/11

Senior Airman Jeffrey Moore, a firefighter assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, "builds" a cross dedicated to medical professionals during a 9/11 memorial ceremony, September 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The cross holds a stethoscope, a utility vest, a defibrillator and a folded stretcher.
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380th AEW remembers 9/11

Staff Sgt. Michael Clark, a fire team member with the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, "builds" the fire cross during a 9/11 memorial ceremony, September 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The fire cross is set with a firefighter's helmet, pants, coat, pry bar and long axe.
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380th AEW remembers 9/11

Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer McKeen, the command chief of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony September 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. During the ceremony, several members from the 380th AEW shared the impact of 9/11 on their lives as young Soldiers and Airmen.
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380th AEW remembers 9/11

Airmen of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing attend a 9/11 memorial ceremony on September 11, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. During the ceremony, a video chronicling the events of that day was shown to ensure those who saw that day continue to remember it, and those too young to remember know and feel what occurred.
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OAS III Portrait

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Erin Brilla, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing/A5X Plans and Programs Director, poses for a photo next to a F-16CM Fighting Falcon during an exercise at an Undisclosed Location, September 12, 2022. Brilla acted as the lead planner at a dispersed location during Operation Agile Spartan III, ensuring supported to the dislocated assets and personnel. Operation Agile Spartan III was Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)'s third agile combat employment capstone event, testing wings' ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS II G3 Flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, thanks Senior Airman Tyler Collins, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prior to departure during an exercise at an undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. Grynkewich flew an F-16 Fighting Falcon alongside coalition partners in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as part of Operation Agile Spartan III. OAS III tested rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III G3 Afterflight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, shakes the hand of Capt. Sean Cahill, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot, after flying a mission together at an undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. Grynkewich flew an F-16 Fighting Falcon alongside AFCENT Airmen and coalition partners in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as part of Operation Agile Spartan III. OAS III tested rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Check In

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leland Lelix, 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services craftsman, right, inprocesses Tech. Sgt. Adam Kipper, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron support NCOIC, during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, August 3, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Lelix worked hand-in-hand alongside his team to make sure that Airmen arriving from Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, would have vital support available to them as soon as they arrived, such as lodging areas and a dining facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Night Ops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Parrett Adasen, 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, and Airman 1st Class Joshua Snowden, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, monitor lighting system operations during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 4, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility region. During the exercise, each squadron worked hand-in-hand with each other each day to achieve mission success and were capitalizing on opportunities to learn new skills outside of their career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Night Flight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Trueblood, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares a F-16CM Fighting Falcon for departure during Operation Agile Spartan III at an undisclosed location, September 6, 2022. In order for pilots from the 79th EFS to depart and demonstrate vital Agile Combat Employment capabilities from a dispersed location, Airmen from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait and Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, rapidly deployed, testing its logistics and operational capabilities. These actions reflect the ACE paradigm, which is to proactively and reactively execute an operational scheme of maneuver within threat timelines in order to increase survivability while simultaneously generating combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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OAS III Equipment Download

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron and 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron work together to download supplies from a C-17 Globemaster III for Operation Agile Spartan III at an Undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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