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455th AEW Photos

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210507-F-VZ160-1003

An RQ-4 Global Hawk assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron undergoes pre-launch maintenance at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 7 28, 2021. The Global Hawk is a long-endurance, high-altitude remotely piloted aircraft that provides all-weather reconnaissance capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao'Torey Johnson)
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210428-F-vz160-2004

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to launch an RQ-4 Global Hawk assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 28, 2021. Based in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the 99th ERS supported a U.S. European Command mission utilizing the long-range capabilities of the Global Hawk remotely-piloted aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao'Torey Johnson)
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210428-F-vz160-2003

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to launch an RQ-4 Global Hawk assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 28, 2021. Based in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the 99th ERS supported a U.S. European Command mission utilizing the long-range capabilities of the Global Hawk remotely-piloted aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao'Torey Johnson)
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210428-F-vz160-2002

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Wedgewood, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief, prepares to launch an RQ-4 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 28, 2021. Global Hawks provide near-real-time coverage using imagery intelligence, signals intelligence, and moving target indicator sensors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao'Torey Johnson)
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210507-F-VZ160-1036

An RQ-4 Global Hawk assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron speeds down the runway at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, May 7, 2021. Based in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the 99th ERS supported a U.S. European Command mission utilizing the long-range capabilities of the Global Hawk remotely-piloted aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao'Torey Johnson)
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PSAB hosts joint air defense training with RSAF forces

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Larry Broadwell, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, straps in to fly an E-3 Sentry aircraft assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2021. The E-3 crew participated in Desert Mirage III – the third iteration of a bilateral event designed to enhance the interoperability and air defense capabilities between partner nation forces in the region. The AWACS, assigned to the 380th AEW, delivered all-weather surveillance and direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift, and close-air support to joint and Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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PSAB hosts joint air defense training with RSAF forces

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Allan Niu, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron air battle manager, relays commands aboard an E-3 Sentry aircraft assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2021. The E-3 crew, members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, participated in Desert Mirage III – the third iteration of a bilateral event designed to enhance the interoperability and air defense capabilities between partner nation forces in the region. The AWACS delivered all-weather surveillance and direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift, and close-air support to joint and Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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PSAB hosts joint air defense training with RSAF forces

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Najee Menefee, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron communications systems operator, sets up his workstation aboard an E-3 Sentry aircraft at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2021. The E-3 crew, members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, participated in Desert Mirage III – the third iteration of a bilateral event designed to enhance the interoperability and air defense capabilities between partner nation forces in the region. The AWACS delivered all-weather surveillance and direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift, and close-air support to joint and Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army Spc. Scottlin Bartlett, Alpha Battery, 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion patriot fire control operator/maintainer, signals directions for the launch station to Pfc. Edwin Rieves, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. The mission of Patriot is to protect forces and selected geopolitical assets from aerial attack, missile attack, and surveillance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army Soldiers of Alpha Battery, 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion conduct a Patriot march order at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. The mission of Patriot is to protect forces and selected geopolitical assets from aerial attack, missile attack, and surveillance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army Pfc. Jonah Berlasty, Alpha Battery, 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion patriot fire control operator/maintainer, cranks open the antenna of the antenna mast group (AMG) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. The AMG works as an amplifier and a communications relay for voice and data transmission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Castagno and Pfc. Jonah Berlasty, Alpha Battery, 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion patriot fire control operators/maintainers, prepare the antenna mast group (AMG) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. The AMG is used to overcome terrain obstacles and increase the range of the communications network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jason Lykins, Alpha Battery, 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion fire control platoon leader, carries a power cable from the electric power plant to connect to the to the radar set (RS) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. The RS provides all tactical functions of airspace surveillance, target detection, identification, classification, and tracking, and missile guidance and engagement support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jason Lykins, Alpha Battery, 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion fire control platoon leader, pulls a power cable from the electric power plant (EPP) to connect to the radar set and to the engagement control station at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. Each diesel generator of the EPP can operate more than eight hours with a full fuel tank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army Soldiers of Alpha Battery, 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion prepare the electric power plant (EPP) during emplacement training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. The EPP was the prime power source for the engagement control station and the radar set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

A U.S. Army Soldier apart of Alpha Battery 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion grounds a truck in preparation for emplacement at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. Emplacements are conducted every few months and can be used to help get newer troops certified in their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Battery 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion march-order Patriot Missile equipment on the way out of the area of operation at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. The unit’s goal during their marching order was to set up an alternate battle position to obtain minimum engagement which is the ability to shoot two interceptors from two separate launching stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Soldiers conduct Patriot emplacement training at Al Dhafra

U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Battery 5-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion convoy out to perform a survivability jump at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, May 5, 2021. During the survivability jump the unit set up an alternate battle position within 45 minutes to commence active defense of ADAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Medics distribute next batch of COVID-19 vaccines

U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Myers, 181st Field Artillery Regiment medic, administers a vaccination at the COVID-19 vaccine point of distribution (COVID POD) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 1, 2021. The 380th Expeditionary Medical Group directed all unvaccinated troops new to the base to attend the COVID POD to either receive or officially decline the vaccination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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Medics distribute next batch of COVID-19 vaccines

U.S. Army and Air Force troops await their vaccinations at the COVID-19 vaccine point of distribution at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 1, 2021. This is the second large batch of the Janssen vaccine received by the 380th EMDG, with a total of 1,400 vaccines to be administered to Department of Defense personnel in country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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