U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Megan Bender, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron weapons director, poses for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base United Arab Emirates, Jan. 8, 2019. Bender is one of the three Airmen More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Heffner, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief, poses for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 15, 2019. The cr More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Braxton Willoughby, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance customer service representative, repairs a parking brake of a vehicle at Al Dhafra Air Base, Un More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Theophilus Agyare, 380th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron contracting officer, poses for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 17, 2019. In 2014, Agyare receiv More
The t-wall has recently been repainted and relocated for Martin Luther King Day at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 21, 2019. While being in a deployed environment, the 380th Air Expeditionary Win More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight use an R-12 Hydrant Servicing Vehicle to refuel a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 21, 2 More
The Coalition for Awareness, Response and Empowerment Team poses for a photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 30, 2019. The C.A.R.E. Team consists of personnel from the 380th Expeditionary Medi More
From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Smellie, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron radar maintenance technician; Senior Master Sgt. Martin Hutchinson, 727th EACS NCO in charge of radar maintenance; a More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Herrera, poses with his son, Airman Basic Anthony Castro, during Castro’s Basic Military Training graduation at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, July 1, 2016. Castro followed h More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Kealty, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight EOD member, dons a bomb suit helmet during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, Unite More
Senior Airman Kyle Thompson, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron force protection escort, and Senior Master Sgt. Troy Sahai, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing command post superintendent, pose for a photo a More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 14, 2019. As the commander of AC More
Tech. Sgt. Tyler Hawkins, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions flight production section chief, secures the tie-down strap to a 40-foot trailer at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 15 More
Senior Airmen Michael Young and Zachary Ford, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeymen, troubleshoot a light switch at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 18, 2019. E More
Army Private First Class Nolean Francisco, 1-43 Air Defense Artillery combat medic, attends hands-on training during a Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return initiative at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 2 More
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing occupational safety team briefs 380th AEW commanders, chiefs and leaders on improved confined spaces at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 28, 2019. The 380th Air Ex More
Tech Sgt. Louis Matos, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic systems specialist, troubleshoots a KC-10 Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 5, 2019. Hydraulic systems More
Maj. Christopher Wilkes, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing comptroller, and Staff Sgt. Ellis Robinson, 380th AEW customer service technician and cashier, assist a customer at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates More
Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron fire their M4 Carbine weapons at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2019. The 380th ESFS members used the method of “zeroing” More
Staff Sgt. Luis Rosa, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group RQ-4 Global Hawk and U-2 Dragon Lady quality assurance inspector, inspects an RQ-4 Global Hawk maintenance crew at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emi More
727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Airmen, deployed from the Utah Air National Guard, speak to Brig. Gen. Christine Burckle, UTANG commander, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 14, 2019. Bu More
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Plans and Programs shop displays a list of base plans at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Mar. 21, 2019. The 380th AEW plans and programs shop, also known as XP, manage More
380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration journeymen, verify power in preparation of replacing an A/C unit at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, More
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies overhead prior to their first landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2019. The F-35A Lightning II is deploy More
Two F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly overhead prior to their first landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2019. The F-35A Lightning II is deploy More
An AV-8B Harrier II, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands after a mission at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 16, 2019. The composite squadron is making use of the base while the More
Staff Sgt. Karl Tesch, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, performs an inspection prior to launch check on an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, Uni More
Four F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina prepare to land at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, June 13, 2019. The F-15E More
Staff Sgt. Steven Chamble, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management plans sergeant, speaks into a radio during training June 13, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Chambl More
Staff Sgt. Kyle Poston, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, secures a strake to the front of a GBU-38 June 21, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The st More
An F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron dons his aircrew flight equipment June 25, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The pilot is part of the U.S. Air Force F-35 More
Airman 1st Class Ryan Joplin, 380th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inspects an F-35A Lightning pilot life preserve unit June 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, Unit More
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard presents the colors during the change of command ceremony July 1, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The ceremony played both national anthems for th More
Staff Sgt. Aaron Oakley, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, walks across a U-2 Dragon Lady July 9, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Crew chiefs make sure the aircraf More
An F-15E Strike Eagle weapons load crew team prepares munitions July 15, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The various munitions provide the F-15E with diverse response options while conducting More
A convoy of civil engineers assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron arrive on site during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise July 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. More
Staff Sgt. Adan Nunez, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, attaches an alternator to a four-cylinder diesel engine July 30, 3019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Em More
Members of the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, assigned to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, board a C-17 Globemaster III to forward deploy to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of More
A KC-10 Extender crew from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates Aug. 6, 2019. The crew supported F-35A Lightning II’s participating in exercise More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Baugh, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to place an engine cover on an F-15C Eagle during Exercise Hype Eagle Aug. 18, 2019, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Sa More
380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle weapons load crew members attach a munition September 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter des More
Airman 1st Class Lauren Ashe, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, pumps hydraulic fluid into an F-15E Strike Eagle September 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, U More
First Lt. “SP” Acosta, 494th Fighter Squadron weapons system officer, exits a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle Oct. 18, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2019. The 494th Fighter Squad More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Lucas, 727th Air Expeditionary Squadron Detachment 3 electrical power production journeyman, poses for at photo at his unit at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 13, 2020. Lucas More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Collin Leger, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management specialist, dollies a crate at the individual protective equipment (IPE) warehouse on Al Dhafra Ai More
A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 19, 2020. A detachment of F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed from th More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Phaysawan Sengphrachanh, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Force Protection Hawkeye flight escort, uses a radio to contact personnel at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Em More
A U.S. Air Force EC-130H Compass Call assigned to the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron sits parked on the ramp at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2020. The EC-130H system employs More
An Airman assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron assists customers with preparing packages for delivery at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, Dec. 8, 2020. The ADAB post office More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) performs pre-flight procedures at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, Dec. 16, 2020. The 480th More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Larry Broadwell, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, congratulates 1st Lt. Teirra Franklin, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, HAWK Aircraft Maintenance Unit office More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nathaniel Unruh, 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron Client Systems section chief, shows off his “Excellent” fitness shirt at Al Dhafra Air Base, Jan. 15, 2021. Unruh was one More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christina Price, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, provides fuel to a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing during a Bomber Task Forc More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Francis Hamer, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle dedicated crew chief, annotates maintenance information at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emi More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frank Unsioug, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, uses a virtual reality (VR) system in a simulated response at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirat More
Participants in the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) Honorary Members Program receive a briefing prior to a 380th Expeditionary Medical Group immersion event at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. More
Two U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) taxi at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 5, 2021. A detachment of F-15Es along with support person More
Aircrew assigned to the 779th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare to load cargo onto a C-130 Hercules assigned at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 13, 2021. Airmen from the 379th Air Expedition More
Airmen assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron set up gates around aircraft Nov. 15 at the Dubai World Central Airport in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, prior to the 2013 Dubai Airshow No More
A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing U-2 Dragon Lady launches from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 10, 2017. The historic U-2 has been in operation since the 1960s and continues its legacy in Combined More
Senior Airman, Jonathan D. Cantrell, crew chief, 99th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, removes a cooling tube from a U-2 Dragon Lady sensor pod, Southwest Asia, March 5. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing houses the on More
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's Maj. Peter Zalewski, priest, performs a confirmation ceremony at the base chapel Aug. 17, 2008.
Airman 1st Class Mack Carter from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, uses an arc welder on a brace. He is welding a brace to a new work bench for the structures shop to increase work space and cap More
Airman 1st Class Chad Tilleraas, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, makes adjustments to an anti-gravity suit used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a loc More
A KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, hovers above another KC-10 during an air refueling mission over international waters, June 3.
Capt. Scott Snider, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, puts on his flight harness in preparation for an exercise sortie in Southwest Asia, June 5, 2011.
Senior Airman David Holley, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, begins procedures to replace an auxiliary power unit for an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control More
An F-15 Eagle from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies out to meet its opponents during a training exercise in Southwest Asia, June 8, 2011.
Members of the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department gear up to fight a simulated building fire during a major accident response exercise at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing July 25, 2012. More
Helmets sit at the ready in the 122nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment section, July 30, 2012. The AFE section ensures gear such as flight helmets are ready to go at all times.
An U-2S Dragon Lady, piloted by Lt. Col. Andrew McVicker, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, burns rubber during landing at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Aug. 7, 2012. McVicker, deployed f More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Orr guides a missile as Staff Sgt. Randy Millet drives it during a generation exercise Aug. 17, 2012. Orr and Millet, New Orleans natives, are 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Main More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Barr, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrolman, secures a pair of boots before a ceremony commemorating 9/11, Sept. 11, 2012. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing held More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Vincent Wright, aircraft commander, left, and 1st Lt. Kurt Rommel, co-pilot, right, fly a KC-10 Extender during refueling operations Sept. 18, 2012. Wright and Rommel are deployed to the 38 More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Laurie Cherry, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron first sergeant, is up walking at sunrise, training for the Susan G. Komen three-day walk for breast cancer research and awarene More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, U.S. Air Forces Central Command command chief, speaks to 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defenders on the flightline at the 380th Air Expeditionary W More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy and Chief Master Sgt. Derick Stepp, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, speak to Senior Airman Justin Carter, 380th ESFS force protection, about his favori More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Early and Airman 1st Class Sean McNelly, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, prepare a missile to be loaded during the Weapons Loading More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaleigh Curran, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron interface control technician, deployed from Tomah, Wis., monitors the air picture in the Battle Command and Control Center Jan. More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, exits a fire truck during a ride-along at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 29, 2013. While participating More
U.S. Army Pfc. John Howard, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion 7th Air Defense Artillery PATRIOT system repairer, fixes a public address system using an oscilloscope Jan. 31, 2013. Soldiers as More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody receive a mission brief from Maj. Ramothea Webster, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group chief medical officer, Feb More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordon Stipcak, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management craftsman, tests suspicious materials during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosiv More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian DeCicco, 380th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and Senior Master Sgt. Ronald Bradford, 380th OSS weather flight nonco More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, and Col. Laura Lenderman, 380 AEW vice commander, participate in retreat at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia F More
The U.S. Air Forces Central Band "Total Force" performs for members of the 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron during a strolling performance at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 26, 2013. More
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl Receiver Vincent Jackson poses with a U-2 adorned with his number, 83, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 28, 2013. Jackson visited the men and women of the 380th Ai More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jay A. Banghart, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-10 Extender aircraft maintenance unit superintendent, lights the candle representing the rank of chief mas More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Leitch, 380th Logistics Readiness Squadron special material handling equipment craftsman, and Airman 1st Class Travis Martin, 380 LRS vehicle maintenance journeyman, marshal Air More
U.S. Air Force Capts. Dale Wood, 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons system officer, and Rory Klepper, pilot, give a tour of an aircraft to members of Everclear at an undisclosed location in southwest More
Members of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron attempt to apprehend an intruder, played by Airman 1st Class William Densford, a native of Austin, Texas deployed from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Mykytyn, 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron commander, assumes command of the 968 EAACS from Col. Ronald Henry, 380th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, durin More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Kahn, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fuel systems apprentice, deployed from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. performs maintenance on the fuel system of a KC More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Kaltenegger, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrolman, apprehends an intruder played by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Cooke, 380 SFS training member, during a base defense ex More
Members of the 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron remove rubber on the runway using a detergent called Avion 50 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 29, 2013. In two days airmen removed more More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender, deployed from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., over an undisclosed location in Southwest More
U.S. Air Force and Army First Sergeants assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and Headquarters and Headquarters Battery 1-62 Air Defense Artillery serve hotdogs, cookies, snacks and drinks to service mem More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen David Vaughner and Daniel Bulla and Airman 1st Class Jacob Kokinda, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing pavement and construction equipment journeymen, prepare to pour concrete pads at an More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Aysenne, a radar maintenance technician with the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, mans the ground control system for an AN/TPS 75 radar at an undisclosed location in Sou More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chris Parker, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls a hose out from the fire truck during a training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asi More