A crew chief performs prelaunch procedures on an F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 9, 2015. The F-22 is a fifth-generation aircraft and is designed to engage in air-to-air and air-t More
380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron team members search vehicles for contraband in the vehicle search area at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 13, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. More
Airmen assigned to the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron form the top of a concrete roof on a structure at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 28, 2015. RED HORSE is a self-sustaining, mobile, h More
Airman First Class Karli, Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions storage crew member, offloads munitions from a transport truck into a storage area at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 30, 2 More
Lt. Col. David, Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot, adjusts his full pressure suit helmet at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 7, 2015. U-2 pilots are required to wear the specialized More
Senior Airman Dominique is an aerospace ground equipment mechanic assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. As an AGE mechanic, Dominique is responsi More
Capt. Joshua, 380th Expeditionary Medical Squadron physical therapist, performs a battery of tests on a patient to determine the extent of his injury at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 1, 2015. More
To scan for defects, Staff Sgt. Logan uses a bolt hole eddy current probe to scan the inside of a fuse plug hole on a wheel at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 15, 2015. Logan is the assistant n More
Senior Airman Timothy inspects the common airborne modem assembly on an RQ-4 Global Hawk under maintenance at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia September 18, 2015. The assembly links imagery back to the More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform recovery operations for an EQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 11, 2015. O More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing hold their state flag during the National Guard birthday celebration at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 12, 2015. Approximately 200 Air N More
Ken Caldwell, senior vice president and general sales manager for theatrical sales and distribution, North America, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, visits with Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel Orcutt, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, attaches his g-suite prior to a Christmas morning combat sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 25, 2015. The More
Chief Master Sgt. Charles Mills, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, places a streamer on the 380th’s guidon in recognition of the unit receiving the Meritorious Unit Award during a ceremony at an undis More
Satie, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, age 4, attacks a bite sleeve during annual water-based aggression training at the base pool at undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, J More
The 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer, call sign Swat, stands on top of an F-15E Strike Eagle following a combat sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 13, 2016. Swa More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Nicholas, F-15E Strike Eagle fighter pilot assigned to the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, pins an Air Force Commendation Medal on Senior Airman Nash Camden, a 380th Expeditionary A More
First Lt. Karen, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer-in-charge for the Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit, introduces Vice President Joe Biden to U.S. and coalition personnel during Biden’s More
An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft executes a touch-and-go during Exercise Desert Flag March 30, 2016, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Desert Flag, also known as Exercise IRON FALCON 16-2, is a three- More
Lt. Col. Bash, top right, 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons system officer and instructor, prepares to disembark from a F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft after returning from a combat mission at an More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to U.S. and coalition forces at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 16, 2016. Secretary Carter spoke with the service members about the importance of the More
SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Senior Airman Devin, 380 Expeditionary Force Support Squadron Personnel Support for Contingency Operations technician, prepares to drop a plastic bottle into a blue recycling bin here in suppo More
Maintainers from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron check over a KC-10 Extender control panel at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 9, 2016. Maintenance crews are essential to th More
U.S. Air Force pilot climbs into an F-22 Raptor and prepares for take off from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 20, 2016. F-22 Raptors are one of several coalition airframes providing close air s More
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptortakes flight from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 21, 2016. F-22 Raptors are one of several coalition airframes providing close air support to ground forces working to More
A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender is prepped for take off in a formation departure with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30 from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 24, 2016. For the first time ever, t More
A KC-10 Extender fuel systems specialist, Airman 1st Class Richard, completes a fuels system inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 26, 2016. The KC-10s are providing refueling support to More
Airman 1st Class Jesus, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, points out the blow down door on the side of a U-2 Dragon Lady to members of the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Depar More
Two 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron firefighting specialists secure required personal protective equipment during a simulated fire response on Nov. 5, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest More
Members of the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron remove the protective shipping cover from a new fuel bladder at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 9, 2016. The cover has to be remov More
Brig. Gen. Charles Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander and F-22 Raptor pilot, taxis across a flight line after successfully completing 1000 flight hours in the F-22 at an undisclosed location in So More
A Supermoon rises over the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 14, 2016. The moon has not been closer to the Earth since Jan. 26, 1948. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senio More
380th Fire and Refueler Maintenance members observe and advise Col. Kevin Eastland, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, in removing the paint from an R-11 fuel truck tank sump at an undisclosed locatio More
380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member Senior Airman Eli stands guard near a flight line at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 17, 2016. “We are important because the people on base ar More
The 380th Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight uses a remotely controlled robot to respond to a training scenario involving suspected explosive materials at an undisclosed location, Nov. 25, 2016. As part of thei More
Chef Robert Irvine participated in several audience-selected cooking challenges during his visit with Air Force and Army deployed members at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Since communication is a k More
Airman 1st Class Justin, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group crew chief, reaches for a tool during a KC-10 Extender preflight inspection before a refueling mission at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia More
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin presents the state flag to members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard deployed to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. More
Staff Sgt. Fernando, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, pushes through a body of water in response to a simulated improvised explosive device during a traini More
A maintenance crew removes excessive rubber buildup off of an active runway at an undisclosed in Southwest Asia, Dec. 15, 2016. Maintenance crews had roughly 5 minutes to evacuate the runways when aircraft were More
After the final sortie for one of the U-2 mission systems the aircraft passes under a water shower, a traditional way of celebrating major milestones or final flights, provided by the 380th Expeditionary Civil More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon disconnects from a KC-10 Extender after a successful refueling over Iraq, Dec. 25, 2016. Many pilots wore a traditional red “Santa” hat while flying on Christmas Day. F-16s are providing More
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-10 Extender pilot, 1st Lt. Andrew, eats reheated pizza during a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Dec. 25, 2016. Crew members More
A 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog team awaits the start of a detection training scenario at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 10, 2017. Military working dogs comp More
A 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron crew member finishes an E-3 Sentry preflight inspection before flying a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisc More
A 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter properly secures his mask before a timed firefighter confidence course at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 16, 2017. Wearing up to 75 pou More
Staff Sgt. Anita, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 maintainer, traces a mural for a historical U-2 achievement at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 30, 2017. (U.S. Air Force More
380th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard members practice for a retreat ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 31, 2017. More than 40 deployed service members volunteer their time weekly to More
380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief Airman 1st Class Mitchell signals an E-3 Sentry before completing a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an u More
A member of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron poses for a photo while guarding a U-2 Dragonlady at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 8, 2017. Security forces members directly contri More
Members of the Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Air Force construct Joint Direct Attack Munitions at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 9, 2016. The RAAF has employed more than 1600 munitions ag More
A U.S. Marine Corps dog handler with Commander, Task Group (CTG) 56.7 completes a detection training exercise with the U.S. Air Force at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 9, 2017. The 380th Expedi More
An F-22 Raptor launches a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 14, 2017. F-22s have provided close air support and preci More
An RQ-4 Global Hawk descends during a landing after completing a sortie in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 20, 2017. During the landing a chase car, oper More
A KC-10 Extender crew completes a preflight inspection before flying a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 22, 2017. The More
A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornet takes flight in support of Operation Okra at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 23, 2017. The RAAF is supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inhe More
380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter Staff Sgt. Jonathan paints a mural at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 6, 2017. Jonathan volunteered more than 150 hours of his time pain More
U.S. Air Force 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter and Royal Australian Air Force firefighters prepare for a Coalition training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1 More
A Royal Air Force Typhoon receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender during a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, March 22, 2017. Extenders have provided More
380th Expeditionary Mission Support Group members with the Fuels Management Flight work to pump water out of a berm following a heavy thunderstorm at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 24. It is v More
Members of the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron complete pre-flight checks on an EQ-4 Global Hawk equipped with a battlefield airborne communications node at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, M More
Airman 1st Class Wyatt, boom operator with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares to test the boom of a KC-10 Extender during a sortie in support of Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve ove More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright greets an F-22 Raptor maintenance Airman with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 14, 2017. Wright visited th More
Lt. Col. Shell, 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, briefs U.S. Central Command and component leaders on combat capabilities of the F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 21, More
Tech. Sgt. Justin, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron professional supervisor of conventional maintenance, describes details of the GBU-32 (Joint Direct Attack Munition) to Command Sgt. Maj. Eric C. Dosti More
Senior Airman Courtney, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Services lab technician, tests the density of a sample of JP-TS for testing April 25, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest More
Master Sgt. Michael, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel an F-22A Raptor May 2, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The 27 EFS enables the Air Force Gl More
First responders with the French air force, or l'Armée de l'air, extract a pilot from a Rafale aircraft during a joint crash exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 16, 2017. This exercise wa More
From left, Senior Airman Ryan and Airman 1st Class El John Julius, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron carpenters, cut lumber May 16, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Airmen used the More
Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit enable the Air Force core Command and Control mission through constant upkeep of the E-3 Sentry aircraft Ma More
Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions flight prepare small diameter munitions at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia, May 26, 2017. Munitions Airmen recently helped to set a r More
An Airmen with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing sprint to the finish of a 5-km Memorial Day run May 29, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The run served as an opportunity for all service membe More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepares to receive fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender May 31, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The Thunderbolt II can employ a wid More
380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen salute the U.S. flag as it is lowered during a monthly retreat ceremony June 2, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Retreat is a long-standing tradition honor More
Staff Sgt. John, 380 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, watches a vehicle approach a gate June 7, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southeast Asia. 380 ESFS Airmen enforce t More
Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery, undergo Contamination Control Area training in a Lightweight Inflatable Decontamination System June 8, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest A More
Under the guidance of Staff Sgt. Gabriel, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, MWD Vviper bites Senior Airman Troy, 380 ESFS MWD handler, June 15, 2017, at an undisclosed l More
Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department perform vehicle extrication training June 23, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The 380 AEW ECES Fire Department rec More
Senior Airman Tanner, 380th Expeditionary Communication Squadron Communications Fly-away Kit network manager explains how to establish a secure connection through a CFK June 27, 2017, at an undisclosed location More
Royal Danish Air Force Lt. Col. Claus Pedersen, left, Team 8 detachment commander, speaks to Team 8 and Team 7 members during a change of command ceremony June 29, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest More
Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, climbs down from an F-22 Raptor while being sprayed with water at his fini-flight June 30, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest A More
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, refuels his F-22A Raptor from a KC-10 Extender over the Persian Gulf, June 30, 2017. Harrigian served as the wingman of outgoing 380t More
From right, Brig. Gen. Charles S. Corcoran, outgoing 380th Air Expeditionary commander, passes the 380 AEW guidon to Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, during a change of More
Staff Sgt. Roberto, 380th Force Support Squadron storeroom manager, unloads pallets of food July 6, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. The 380 EFSS unloads approximately $200,000 worth of food More
A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet practices tying a tourniquet on Tech. Sgt. Ryan Folks, 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron medical element, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 6, 2017. Cadets visi More
Senior Airman Austin, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, searches for an oil filter July 12, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. AGE flight members More
A B-52 Stratofortress prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron July 19, 2017, over an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. Since January, 908th EARS More
Senior Airman Colt, left, and his mother Maj. Donna, right, reunite at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 20, 2017, after spending two years apart. Donna decided to surprise her son with a brief vis More
Tech. Sgt. Richard, member of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, waits to be issued weapons and ammunition prior to his shift at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 25, 2017. Weapons a More
Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford meets with 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen July 26, 2017, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. During the visit, Thetford encouraged Airmen to t More
Airman 1st Class Josiah Joyce, guitarist for Starlifter, U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band, performs for 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen July 26, 2017, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The AF More
Staff Sgt. Brian, right, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, shows Airmen how safely spray a firehose during Fire Immersion Training July 28, 2017, Al Dhafra Air Base, Unite More
A British Royal Air Force FGR4 Eurofighter Typhoon receives fuel from a U.S.KC-10 above Southwest Asia, Aug. 2, 2017. The FGR4 is a 'swing-role' aircraft providing simultaneously deployable air-to-air and air- More
Tech. Sgt. Javier, 380th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Extender Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, examines a strut August 3, 2017, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Maintenance Airmen often bear More
Tech. Sgt. James, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician, washes air conditioner condenser coils August 8, 2017, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emi More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet receives fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender during a sortie over Syria, Aug. 8, 2017. The F/A-18 was designed for traditional strike applicatio More
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson shares a laugh with Maj. Kenneth of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron during a visit to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 18, 2017. Wilson vis More
A 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot flies an F-22 Raptor up to a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender Aug. 22, 2017, in the skies over southwest Asia. As part of the Air Force Globa More
Flight crews and their bags ride to the flightline Aug. 23, 2017, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Flight crews rely on logistics Airmen for transportation to and from their aircraft. (U.S. Air Forc More
Master Sgt. Dan Demers, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron material handling equipment mechanic, instructs Airmen and Soldiers in Latin dance at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 26, More