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386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron combat metals flight pose for a group photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. The team specializes in aircraft structural repairs, component fabrication, corrosion control, and support for aerospace ground equipment maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaden Birch, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, cuts tubing for a hood vent holder within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. The hood vent holder designed by the 386th EMXS combat metals flight streamlines maintenance operations, reducing manpower requirements and enhancing safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaden Birch, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, fabricates a custom bracket for a field deployment tool within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. The bracket, engineered by the 386th EMXS combat metals flight, improves the functionality of the tool, ensuring increased efficiency and durability during its use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jorge Vidal Alvares, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, polishes a piece of equipment within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. Vidal and his team specialize in aircraft structural repairs, component fabrication, corrosion control, and support for aerospace ground equipment maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Quentin Claxton, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, applies protective coating within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. Aircraft structural maintenance specialists apply protective coatings and markings to ensure durability and preserve mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Quentin Claxton, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, inspects a ball joint valve for pin holes within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. The valve will serve as an emergency shutoff system, designed to minimize water outages and improve resilience of base infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jorge Vidal Alvares, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, conducts mill machinery training within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. This training enhances precision machining capabilities, enabling aircraft metals technology specialists to fabricate and repair critical aircraft components, ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ulyses Medina, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, welds a portion of an emergency water shut off valve within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2025. The valve, designed in collaboration with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, aims to reduce water outages by allowing localized shutoffs during infrastructure repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A member of the Kuwaiti Army speaks with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Posey, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, while working with explosives within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The collaboration between U.S. Airmen and the Kuwaiti Army involved joint training and knowledge exchange, enhancing interoperability, strengthening trust, and reinforcing the bond between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Youngblood, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, takes off his gloves after working with explosive ordnance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Youngblood aided in the controlled demolition of expired and unneeded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Posey, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, speaks with a member of the Kuwaiti Army explaining how they are conducting a controlled demolition within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The presence of partner nations during explosive disposal operations allows communication and collaboration, strengthening lasting bonds between allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Posey, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, walks a member of the Kuwaiti Army through the process of controlled explosive demolition within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The controlled demolition used a newly acquired range, a product of months of collaboration with host nation leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

Smoke and fire billow into the air after a controlled detonation within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight conducted the detonation to safely dispose of expired and unneeded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen help place explosive ordnance inside a berm in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The demolition, conducted by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, allowed the safe disposal of expired and unneeded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Hoffrichter, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, stands on the side of a berm in preparation of a routine disposal of old ordnance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Controlled demolitions allow the safe and efficient disposal of expired or unneeded munitions and ordnance, and allow EOD technicians to train for real world threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Francisco Gonzalez-Ramirez, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation specialist, carries a box of ordnance to a berm within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Gonzalez-Ramirez helped set up the site for a controlled demolition conducted by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen wait to be handed a box of ordnance to be demolished within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The Airmen carried the ordnance to berms for safe and efficient disposal by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A U.S. Air Force M-ATV drives in a convoy to an explosive demolition range within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The range was recently acquired after months of coordination with the host nation and was being used for the controlled demolition of expired and surplus munitions and ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight drop off a front loader within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Airmen used the front loader to fill in a crater left by the controlled detonation of expired ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader is prepared to be dropped off by U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Airmen used the front loader to fill in a crater left by the controlled detonation of expired ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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