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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Pedraza Castillo, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, marshalls a forklift dragging a fiber reinforced panel during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The E-ADR process, completed in mere hours by 378th ECES and Royal Saudi Air Force service members, preserves critical time for aircraft to rapidly launch and provide counter-air capabilities in defense of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members participate in an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. As the security partner of choice, the U.S. sustains regional deterrence and strategic advantage by working in close integration with partner nations through a network of exercises, engagements and shared operational priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Herlica, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Sallee, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment craftsman, operate a dynamic core penetrometer during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The DCP is used during one of the last steps of the E-ADR process to determine the integrity of the ground, ensuring the repaired airfield meets the standard requirements to support various airframes. This exercise highlighted seamless integration between U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members, as both nations demonstrated their E-ADR capabilities in support of enduring regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Avery Riedel, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment journeyman, directs a U.S. Airman operating a front-end loader during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. This multi-step operation demonstrated the ability of U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members to deliver rapid airfield restoration, emphasizing technical interoperability, security cooperation and partner integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members secure an expeditionary airfield light during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. Fostering long-standing partnerships with regional air forces, achieving technical interoperability and integrating cultural connections through military exercises are crucial to developing and maintaining enduring bonds between nations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carlos Quiroz Zamarron, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems apprentice, secures an expeditionary airfield light during a partner nation integration exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The EAL system plays a vital role in enabling aircraft operations in austere conditions, providing a safe landing zone while repairs are underway. This expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise showcased the ability of each career field within 378th ECES, integrated and supported by Royal Saudi Air Force service members, to rapidly generate airfield repairs in an increasingly dynamic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Burkett, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, secures a rivet onto a fiber reinforced panel during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members displayed their combined tactical and operational expertise to deliver rapid airfield damage repair in a dynamic environment, strengthening both nations’ commitment to regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Sallee, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment flight craftsman, swings a pickaxe to separate large pieces of debris for disposal during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. The 378th ECES encompassed each aspect of this exercise with Royal Saudi Air Force service members, showcasing the vast range of career fields and mission sets needed to accomplish a wide-scale exercise of this caliber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force Service members clear debris from an airfield during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. Consistent strategic engagements and integration with the Royal Saudi Air Force through meaningful operations, exercises and investments demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to the region and underscores the Air Force’s enduring posture in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron operate a CAT M318 Excavator and a CAT 2790 Compacted Track Loader to move debris during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. As an active partner within the region, the 378th ECES partnered with the Royal Saudi Air Force to execute an E-ADR exercise, reinforcing a shared vision for security and stability across the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to repair a section of a damaged airfield during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. As an engaged, postured and ready partner, 378th ECES Airmen operated alongside Royal Saudi Air Force service members during an E-ADR exercise, showcasing both nations’ capability to rapidly restore an operational airfield in response to potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger) (A portion of this photo was blurred to remove vehicle license plate information)
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Rapid Repair, Ready Response: 378th ECES partners with RSAF for E-ADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Coronado, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration craftsman, uses a “T” level to inspect an area of the airfield during an expeditionary airfield damage repair exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 16, 2025. This exercise began with precise coordination and planning between 378th ECES and Royal Saudi Air Force service members, underscoring both nations’ commitment to providing the tools necessary to rapidly generate combat airpower, effectively safeguarding the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Partners in Prevention: 378th AEW and RSAF conduct an integrated FOD walk

U.S. Air Force Maj. Preston Egan, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of safety, takes the first steps of a foreign object debris walk with U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 7, 2025. FOD walks are a systematic inspection that U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members use in areas such as ramps, runways and taxiways to identify and remove any foreign objects or debris that could pose a threat to aircraft and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Partners in Prevention: 378th AEW and RSAF conduct an integrated FOD walk

U.S. Airmen and a Royal Saudi Air Force service member prepare to conduct an integrated foreign object debris walk within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 7, 2025. FOD walks demonstrate a shared commitment to safety, cooperation and communication between the U.S. and its regional partners, further developing enduring bonds between the nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Partners in Prevention: 378th AEW and RSAF conduct an integrated FOD walk

U.S. Airmen and Royal Saudi Air Force service members conduct a foreign object debris walk across the flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 7, 2025. Both forces participated in a FOD walk to reinforce operational discipline and protect critical assets supporting the generation of combat air power across the region. Partner nation integration is crucial to maintaining strong relationships and building upon the shared commitment to operational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Partners in Prevention: 378th AEW and RSAF conduct an integrated FOD walk

U.S. Air Force Maj. Preston Egan, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of safety, along with U.S. and Royal Saudi Air Force service members prepare to conduct a foreign object debris walk on the flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 7, 2025. Through daily FOD walks, U.S. and partner nation forces foster integral relationships, build communication and highlight each nation’s ability to prioritize aircraft safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Partners in Prevention: 378th AEW and RSAF conduct an integrated FOD walk

U.S. Airmen and Royal Saudi Air Force service members pose for a group photo after conducting a foreign object debris walk across the flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 7, 2025. Sustained regional collaboration, training and innovation remain vital to global stability and security in the CENTCOM AOR. Engagements like this emphasize, demonstrate and effectively integrate the complementary capabilities of each nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Partners in Prevention: 378th AEW and RSAF conduct an integrated FOD walk

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Caleb Odom, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of flight safety, left, and a Royal Saudi Air Force service member conduct a foreign object debris walk across the flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 7, 2025. FOD walks are a systematic inspection that U.S. Airmen and Royal Saudi Air Force service members use in areas such as ramps, runways and taxiways to identify and remove any foreign objects or debris that could pose a threat to aircraft and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Partners in Prevention: 378th AEW and RSAF conduct an integrated FOD walk

U.S. Airmen and Royal Saudi Air Force service members walk side-by-side during a foreign object debris walk across the flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 7, 2025. FOD walks are a first line of defense, preventing aircraft damage before takeoff, maintaining the integrity of the flightline and preserving the ability to rapidly generate combat air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Partners in Prevention: 378th AEW and RSAF conduct an integrated FOD walk

U.S. Airmen and Royal Saudi Air Force service members conduct a foreign object debris walk across the flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 7, 2025. Routine FOD walks are essential for maintaining the integrity of the flightline, mitigating the risk of aircraft damage and offer the opportunity to collaborate with regional partners through the shared interest of safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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