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455th AEW Photos

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KC-46 and C-17 sunset operations

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 20, 2024. KC-46 aircrafts contribute vital air refueling capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces throughout the region, extending the Air Force’s global reach and reinforcing the U.S.’ commitment to stand alongside Coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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KC-46 and C-17 sunset operations

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 20, 2024. KC-46 aircraft contribute vital air refueling capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces throughout the region, extending the Air Force’s global reach and reinforcing the U.S.’ commitment to stand alongside Coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USCENTCOM sends THAAD support equipment to Israel

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 183rd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron analyze a panel on a C-17 Globemaster III within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 16, 2024. Maintainers perform routine inspections, repairs and replacement of worn parts to enable combat air power for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USCENTCOM sends THAAD support equipment to Israel

A U.S. Air Force petroleum, oils and lubricant technician assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron observes an aircraft being fueled within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 16, 2024. The 379th Fuels Management Flight provides fuel to enable thousands of sorties, increasing U.S. force posture in support of allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USCENTCOM sends THAAD support equipment to Israel

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 183rd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron sits loaded with Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) support equipment being sent to Israel within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 16, 2024. The cargo was deployed to Israel in order to increase air missile defense in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USCENTCOM sends THAAD support equipment to Israel

A U.S. Air Force aerial porter assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron pushes Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) support equipment being sent to Israel onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 183rd Expeditionary Airlift Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 16, 2024. THAAD systems are critical for increased force protection and defense of assets in allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AMC C-17s bolster AFCENT humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster waits to airdrop humanitarian aid for Gaza from an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III from an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 21, 2024. As a joint and combined mission, the Joint Base Charleston C-17s joined coalition C-130 variants from through the region to enhance airdrop efforts to expedite the movement of humanitarian aid into Gaza to support civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Sullivan)
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AMC C-17s bolster AFCENT humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Central Soldiers prepare humanitarian aid for airdrop aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 21, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. In the Coalition’s effort to support civilians suffering from the hardships of continued conflict in Gaza, the U.S. delivered aid via airdrop to ensure expedited delivery and access to critical aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Christian Sullivan)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Air Force loadmasters watch as humanitarian aid for Gaza is airdropped from an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III from an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. In the Coalition’s effort to support civilians suffering from the hardships of continued conflict in Gaza, the U.S. delivered aid via airdrop to ensure expedited delivery and access to critical aid. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers prepare humanitarian aid for airdrop aboard an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. As a joint and combined mission, the Joint Base Charleston C-17s joined coalition C-130 variants from through the region to enhance airdrop efforts to expedite the movement of humanitarian aid into Gaza to support civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command takes off to provide humanitarian aid in Gaza from an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts alongside C-130 variants deployed to U.S. Air Forces Central to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. The USAF rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

Humanitarian aid pallets destined for Gaza are prepared for airdrop aboard a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. In the Coalition’s effort to support civilians suffering from the hardships of continued conflict in Gaza, the U.S. delivered aid via airdrop to ensure expedited delivery and access to food and water. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster inspects humanitarian aid destined for Gaza on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. U.S. Air Forces Central requested additional airdrop-qualified C-17 aircrews from Joint Base Charleston to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. In the Coalition’s effort to support civilians suffering from the hardships of continued conflict in Gaza, the U.S. delivered aid via airdrop to ensure expedited delivery and access to food and water. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Army Central parachute rigger removes excess string from a parachute attached to humanitarian aid destined for Gaza inside a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston provided these C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers, specialized in rigging supplies for airdrop, ensured parachutes were prepared so that palletized food and water supplies could be dropped safely from the air. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command is loaded with pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. Air Mobility Command’s rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid supplies destined for Gaza onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed airdrop-qualified C-17 aircrews to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. In the Coalition’s effort to support civilians suffering from the hardships of continued conflict in Gaza, the U.S. delivered aid via airdrop to ensure expedited delivery and access to food and water. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command is loaded with pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. Air Mobility Command’s rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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C-17 Ops: Flying

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dane Butler, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, approaches a runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 4, 2023. The C-17 Globemaster III has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. It also has a fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system that allows a crew of three to operate all systems on any type of mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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C-17 Ops: Flying

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dane Butler, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, prepares to land Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 4, 2023. The C-17 Globemaster III has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. It also has a fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system that allows a crew of three to operate all systems on any type of mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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C-17 Ops: Flying

U.S. Air Force Capts. Dane Butler (left) and Ian Marlin (right), 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 prepare to land at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 4, 2023. The C-17 Globemaster III has an international range and the ability to land on small airfields. It also has a fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo system that allows a crew of three to operate all systems on any type of mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sahara L. Fales)
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