U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Deas, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron radio operator, inputs information in the on-board communications system at an undisclosed location in Southwest As More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Martin, 380th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead production superintendent, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Goode, 380 AMXS commander, pose to recreate the photo on t More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Messinger, 380 ELRS vehicle maintenance technician, troubleshoots a priming pump on a water truck at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 21, 2013. The vehicle maint More
Chief Master Sgt. Gary Meacham, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Master Sgt. Thomas Smith, 380th EAMXS first sergeant, assemble a Christmas tree from Trees for Troops at an undisclosed loc More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Damon Besimer and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Branden Lane, both assigned to the 557th Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer, assess their work area pr More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Barnes, 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron client systems technician, creates a user account for members deployed at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisc More
Firefighters, who are assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron here, prepare to board a KC-10 Extender and advance their attack line to fight simulated fire and search for victims during a tr More
An airman tosses a bottle into one of the many recycling bins located around the base. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's recycling program recycles plastic bottles, aluminum cans, shredded white paper, flatten More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Taylor, an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron here, cleans equipment at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, De More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Samantha and Air Force Maj. Dana Adrian, who are both assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group moulage team, apply make-up to Air Force Airman 1st Class Jenna Kester, an airborne r More
Air Force Tech. Sgt Naomi Keen, a vocalist for the "Gift of Music" holiday tour with the Air Force Entertainment Group, sings for members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southw More
Brig. Gen. Kevin Schneider, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Ramirez, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of training, a certificate after rec More
Air Force Airman 1st Class Scott Baxley pulls up a solar panel with a block and tackle for Senior Airman Jason Carniewski to mount on the light pole. All three airmen pictured are electrical systems journeymen More
Theresa Ahlgren holds her newborn son and 2-year-old son at Mike O’Callaghan Medical Center Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 2, 2014.
Air Force Col. Andrew Meadows, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, speaks to members of the 380 AEW team during the celebration of the medical clinic expansion at an undisclosed location in Southwest A More
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Johnson-Dean, an Air Force combatives instructor assigned to 380 Air Expeditionary Wing Check Six, observes as students practice moves taught during the Air Force combatives course at an undi More
Members of the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group watch as the F-15E fighter aircraft flag ship flying Air Force Maj "Dozer," a weapon systems officer assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, la More
Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Yator, a utlities journeyman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, troubleshoots an automatic valve for an aircraft fueling system at an undisclosed locat More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Felita LaRock, U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band vocalist, sings for members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during a strolling tour here, Feb. 4, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staf More
Air Force 1st Lt. Kristina Roberts, an Air National Guard air weapons officer deployed to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, poses for a photo here, Jan. 6, 2014. Roberts great uncle Chaplain (Capt.) More
Military working dog Penny leaps over an obstacle in the training area here as Senior Airman Samantha Baker, a MWD handler deployed to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, gives her commands. (U.S. More
Bruce Morrison, 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron deputy commander, speaks with fitness center staff here, Feb. 12, 2014. Morrison served nearly 23 years as an enlisted Tactical Air Control Party speci More
Military Working Dog Max sits stands on a C-130 as he was being prepared for air evacuation for medical treatment after he developed heart failure and fluid build-up in his abdomen. After the evacuation, Max wa More
Air Force Master Sgt. Shawn Tolar briefs airmen during the Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium here March 5, 2014. He is deployed to the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron as the first sergeant. (U More
Master Sgt. Gilberto Lucero and Senior Airman Blake Elkin, ground radar systems technicians assigned to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, check aircraft targets to make sure the radar system is prop More
Air Force Maj. Ralph Shoukry, a pilot and tactics and employment lead assigned to the 99th Expeditionary Reconaissance Squadron, flies a U-2 Dragonlady in for landing after reaching more than 1,000 combat hours More
Senior Airman Shawn Aldrich, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs preflight checks on a KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2014. (U.S. Air Force More
Members of the base honor guard hold the flag at table top as the names of military members who have given their life for their country this month are read during a retreat ceremony an undisclosed location in S More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Clifford Scott, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit E-3 computers technician, marshalls in an E-3 Sentry at an undisclosed location in Southwe More
Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Darrow, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Air Ground Equipment, works on a generator at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 20, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo More
Left: Then Air Force Tech. Sgt. April Lapetoda poses for a photo with her 5-month-old baby. Right: Air Force Master Sgt. April Lapetoda poses for a photo after completing her sixth half marathon and losing 100 pounds.
(Left to right) Air Force Senior Airman Edward Espinal and Senior Airman Edwin Espinal meet up during a shift change for the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at an undisclosed location in Southwest More
Air Force Airman 1st Class Emma Makransky, 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron storeroom assistant, offloads a forklift loaded with food into one of the walk-in freezers here April 3, 2014. (U.S. Air For More
Air Force Staff Sgts. Jonathan Smith and Sarah-Jane Mesina, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering technicians, check the wet bulb temperature at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asi More
Air Battle Manager 1st Lt. Kristina Roberts and Surveillance Technician Staff Sgt. Lindsay Wagner monitor air traffic while serving with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron at an undisclosed location i More
Members of Kingpin become familiar with the new Battlespace Command and Control Center Theater, or BC3-T, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 9, 2014. Part of the BC3-Ts mission is to provide cr More
Staff Sgt. Michael Shortsleeve, 557th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Ivan Alandzak, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, install a 20 foot section of glass re More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robin Ottmo, a member of the 380th Air Expeditionary Medical Group’s preventative medicine flight, operates a fire hose during the firefighter challenge obstacle course conducted by the fir More
Command Post Controller Air Force Senior Airman Robert Maxwell, Command Post Superintendent Air Force Master Sgt. Eboney Moore and Command Post Controller Air Force Staff Sgt. Willie Sloan review a checklist of More
Air Force Senior Airman Troy Marquez attempts to cut the 13 ball into the corner pocket during a game of pool at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s community activities center at an undisclosed location of Sout More
Air Force Senior Airman Erik Winter and Air Force Master Sgt. Andre Williamson, both chaplain assistants, unpack one of the donated guitars to be used by Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at t More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Chandra Smith reviews a book at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s learning resource center at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia June 4, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master More
Staff Sgt. Ronald Ball, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces, performs a security check on a vehicle June 25, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Ball, 50, was recently promoted to the rank of st More
Air Force 2nd Lt. Christina Bausch administers the oath of enlistment to Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Newsom, during his reenlistment ceremony at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in S More
Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia play pool volleyball at the base pool on July 4, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson/Released)
Air Force Maj. Lesley Savaggio checks in Air Force Staff Sgt. Pauline Fajota during a mass-casualty exercise held in the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's Phantom Center at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asi More
Chaney Ferguson, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s community and recreation services flight chief, strums his guitar during a evening guitar class taught at the wing chapel July 16, 2014. Ferguson was one of 15 st More
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing chapel staff members, Master Sgt. Andre Williamson and Senior Airman Erik Winter, set up a tent to distribute donated items sent from home to Airmen and Soldiers assigned to the More
Air Force Master Sgt. James Nielsen listens to Air Force Senior Airman Erik Winter discuss goals for his mentorship program at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Oasis Dining Facility Aug. 23. The two are parti More
Air Force Senior Airman Stephanie Faught and her brother, Air Force Staff Sgt. Blain Faught walk near the flightline area on their base Sept. 3, 2014. The two are deployed and serving together at the 380th Air More
Senior Airman Benjamin, crew chief, kneels by an F-22 Raptor prior to take-off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. Airmen with the Raptor AMU work around the clock ensuring the F-22 Rapt More
Airman 1st Class Ryan, radio frequency transmission technician, prepares a non-secure internet protocol router to access a network at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., through a Broadband Global Area Network antenna a More
Senior Airman Will, KC-10 Extender instrument and flight control systems technician, preforms a preflight inspection on a KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 2, 2015. KC-10 Extende More
Tech. Sgt. Melanie, NCO in-charge console operations, monitors several computer systems to keep an eye on base happenings at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 3, 2015. Command Post Airmen are resp More
Chase cars prepare to catch a U-2 Dragon Lady as she comes in for a landing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 9, 2015. The U-2 Dragon Lady provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and re More
Airmen with the Expeditionary Contracting Squadron inspect a construction site at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 11, 2015. Contracting Airmen will usually inspect a work site at least monthly to More
Lt. Col. Mike Solis, left, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment commander, and Command Sergeant Major Paul Albright, 1-7 ADA command sergeant major, uncase the colors for the 1-7 ADA during the tra More
Senior Airman Spencer, Oasis storeroom clerk, unloads a pallet of soda from a delivery truck at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 17, 2015. The Oasis storeroom houses several days’ worth of food va More
Tech. Sgt. Lawrence, Raptor Quality Assurance inspector, performs a Key Task Listing inspection on an F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2015. KTLs are inspection items that have More
Staff Sgt. Derek, aerospace propulsion craftsman, performs an inlet and exhaust inspection on an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 24, 201 More
Senior Airman Michael, aircraft armament systems specialist, removes expended impulse cartridges during a post-flight inspection of an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 25, 20 More
Technical Sgt. Ronald, Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron water and fuels systems manager, cuts polyvinyl chloride pipe to an old shower cadillac at an undisclosed location in Southwest More
Staff Sgt. Jaime, aerospace ground equipment, performs a phase 2 inspection on an A/M32A-103 Generator at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 4, 2015. AGE provides the vital support to the flightlin More
Staff Sgt. Paul, crew chief, uses the vehicle test controller for a RQ-4 Global Hawk at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 7, 2015. The vehicle test controller controls the aircraft on the ground t More
RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft 2019 taxis prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 7, 2015. During its service, the aircraft has been providing support to warfighters by relaying communica More
U.S. Army Spc. Cody, right, launching station control member, teaches U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua, tactical control assistant, how to conduct preventative maintenance checks on a launcher station at an undisclosed lo More
Staff Sgt. Wilfredo, radar maintenance technician, verifies system parameters and enters weather daily values into a TPS-75 radar system to accurately calculate target altitude at an undisclosed location in Sou More
Senior Airman Christopher, client service technician, prepares wiring for a new telephone line at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 30, 2015. Airmen of the Expeditionary Communication Squadron cli More
Senior Airman Yeudy, Individual Protective Equipment journeyman, performs a gas mask inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 20, 2015. The IPE team here is responsible for keeping track o More
Tech. Sgt. Kermit adjusts the sensitivity controls on a planned position indicator at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 29, 2015. The sensitivity controls allows the radar to detect targets and di More
A French Air Force Rafale approaches a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A drogue line to refuel during a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The RAAF KC-30A operates as part of the Australian Air Task Group. T More
An F-22 Raptor pilot conducts prelaunch procedures at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 9, 2015. The F-22’s combination of sensor capability, integrated avionics, situational awareness, and weapon More
Senior Airman Alema searches the bottom of a vehicle for contraband and explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 13, 2015. Airman Alema is a security forces member assigned to the 380th Exp More
Senior Airman Anthony pours a concrete roof on a structure at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 28, 2015. Airman Anthony is a structural apprentice assigned to the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squ More
Guided bomb units sit in a designated storage area within the munitions compound at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 30, 2015. Upon arrival, munitions are stockpiled in these designated areas unt More
Airman First Class Christian, Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron physiology support technician, prepares a full pressure suit helmet at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 7, 2015. U-2 pilots are More
Senior Airman Dominique changes a compressor on an air conditioning unit at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 19, 2015. The air conditioning unit supplies cold air to aircraft while they are perfo 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
Senior Airman Alvaro inspects the right engine bay of an RQ-4 Global Hawk during a preflight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Sept. 14, 2015. Alvaro is a crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditiona More
Senior Airman Christopher reviews an X-ray of an F-15E for cracks at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 15, 2015. Nondestructive inspection uses X-rays to look inside aircraft to identify damage. More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, recover an EQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 11, 2015. The EQ-4 Global Hawk nic More
U.S. Air Force Col. Johnny Barnes (center), 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, prepares to cut a cake with National Guardsmen assigned to the 380th AEW during the National Guard birthday celebration a More
Ken Caldwell, senior vice president and general sales manager for theatrical sales and distribution, North America, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, poses for a photo in front of a KC-10 Extender with Army More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kevin, 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, removes personally identifiable items from his pocket prior to a Christmas Day combat sortie at an undisclosed location More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Pumares, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group aeromedical dental flight commander, is pictured with both Chief Master Sgt. and Lt. Col. ranks, representing the pinnacle of his enlist More
Brig. Gen. Daniel Orcutt, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Col. Johnny Barnes, 380 AEW vice commander and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Mills, 380 AEW command chief, left to right respectively, pose for a gr More
Satie, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, age 4, prepares to leap from the edge of a pool during annual water-based aggression training at the base pool at undisclosed location i More
U.S. Air Force 380 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Engines spray water over a taxing F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 13, 2016. The water arch was brought to the More
Four Air Force Commendation Medals are presented to 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen during an awards ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 16, 2016. Air Force Comm More
Vice President Joe Biden speaks to a crowd of more than 1,000 service members, civilians and coalition partners from five nations at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2016. Biden delivered a m More
Capt. Andrew, F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft pilot assigned to the 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, and Capt. James, F-15E weapons system officer assigned to the 391 EFS, prepare to depart for a training sort More
Fire engines from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron render a water salute to a taxing F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 9, 2016. The water sal More
U.S. Air Force Col. Johnny Barnes, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, greets U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 16, 2016. Secretary Carter visited More
SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Airman 1st Class Tyler, 380 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron crewmember, inserts a hose into a 55 gallon drum full of used coolant here 20 Apr. 2016. The coolant reclaimer returns 60 perc More
Lt. Col. Rico, 380th Safety Office commander and 2016 Wing Chief of Safety of the year winner, poses for a photo at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Mar. 28, 2016. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing als More
Capt. Justin, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, checks the exterior of his KC-10 Extender as part of his pre-flight inspection at an undisclosed location in Soutwest Asia, Oct. 9, 2016. Pre-flig More
A U.S. Air Force assistant crew chief prepares an F-22 Raptor 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 More
A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A is prepped for a formation departure with a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 24, 2016. This is the first time U.S. and RAAF More
A U.S. Marines EA-6B Prowler seperates from a KC-10 Extender refueling operation near Iraq, Oct. 26, 2016. Prowlers specialize in interrupting enemy electronic activity and obtaining tactical electronic intelli More
Tech. Sgt. Hart and Airman 1st Class Jesus, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, lead members of the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department through familiarization with the ma More