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220123-F-VA676-5130

Royal Canadian Air Force Master Cpl. Nathan Lewis, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Steven Ayala, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron air battle manager, talk aboard a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th EAACS, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 23, 2022. The E-3 provided command and control support during Sky Shield IV, a joint bilateral training scenario that included defensive combat air and offensive strike against a simulated threat, as well as combat search and rescue scenarios and an aerial formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dan Heaton)
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220123-F-VA676-5009

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Ronald Anderson and Zackary Huff (left to right), 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron airborne radio operators, review radio communication system controls aboard an E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 968th EAACS, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 23, 2022. The E-3 provided command and control support during Sky Shield IV, a joint bilateral training scenario that included defensive combat air and offensive strike against a simulated threat, as well as combat search and rescue scenarios and an aerial formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dan Heaton)
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Team PSAB welcomes the 378th EAMXS

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, makes remarks during the 378th EAMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Formerly the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the unit along with it’s U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries recently relocated permanently to PSAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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Team PSAB welcomes the 378th EAMXS

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, congratulates U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 378th AMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2022. The 378th EAMXS is tasked with maintaining the combat readiness of PSAB’s KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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Team PSAB welcomes the 378th EAMXS

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, right, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, left, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, during the 378th EAMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The passing of a squadron's guidon symbolizes the transfer of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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Team PSAB welcomes the 378th EAMXS

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, stand at the position of attention during the 378th AMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2022. Formerly the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the unit along with it’s U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries relocated permanently to PSAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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New aircraft, Airmen arrive at PSAB

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron unload bags from an E-3 Sentry at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2022. The 968th EAACS provides airborne, command and control, all-weather surveillance and communications to the U.S. and its coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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New aircraft, Airmen arrive at PSAB

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, greets U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Bailey, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2022. Previously stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the 968th EAACS will now begin operating from PSAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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New aircraft, Airmen arrive at PSAB

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert Davis, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, greets U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Bailey, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2022. Previously stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the 968th EAACS will now begin operating from PSAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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New aircraft, Airmen arrive at PSAB

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron sits on the flight line at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 6, 2022. The E-3 is an airborne warning and control system, aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)
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E-3 Sentry conducts routine flight

1st Lt. Max Marosko, an E-3 Sentry pilot, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron (EAACS), Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, conducts a pre-flight brief on February 15, 2022. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick
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E-3 Sentry conducts routine flight

1st Lt. Max Marosko, an E-3 Sentry pilot, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron (EAACS), Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, monitors midair refueling on February 15, 2022. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick)
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E-3 Sentry conducts routine flight

Capt. Michael Dunlap, an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) pilot assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, conducts flight operations during a routine mission on February 15, 2022. AWACS provides situational awareness of friendly, neutral and hostile activity, command and control of an area of responsibility, battle management of theater forces, all-altitude and all-weather surveillance of the battle space, and early warning of enemy actions during joint, allied, and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea E. FitzPatrick)
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210828-Z-KL947-1095

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, taxis an E-3 Sentry aircraft for takeoff at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 28, 2021. In support of air and ground operations, the Sentry can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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210828-Z-KL947-1066

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, taxis an E-3 Sentry aircraft for takeoff at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 28, 2021. In support of air-to-ground operations, the Sentry can provide direct information needed for interdiction, reconnaissance, airlift and close-air support for friendly ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michelle Y. Alvarez)
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8,000 Flight Hours

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry assigned to the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, piloted by Lt. Col. Brian Hardeman, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group vice commander, is marshaled onto the flightline at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 3, 2021. The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system aircraft with an integrated command and control battle management, surveillance, target detection, and tracking platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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8,000 Flight Hours

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Andrew Clark, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander (right), and Lt. Col. Brian Hardeman, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group vice commander (left), talk beside an E-3 Sentry at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 3, 2021. Hardeman was celebrated as it was his final flight at ADAB, and in the same mission, he passed 8,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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8,000 Flight Hours

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Hardeman, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group vice commander, greets Airmen after being soaked with water at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 3, 2021. Hardeman was celebrated as it was his final flight at ADAB, and in the same mission, he passed 8,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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8,000 Flight Hours

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Hardeman, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group vice commander, is sprayed with water after he exits an E-3 Sentry at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 3, 2021. Hardeman was celebrated as it was his final flight at ADAB, and in the same mission, he passed 8,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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8,000 Flight Hours

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Hardeman, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group vice commander, is sprayed with water as he exits an E-3 Sentry at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 3, 2021. Hardeman was celebrated as it was his final flight at ADAB, and in the same mission, he passed 8,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jao’Torey Johnson)
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