U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lorne Wyatt, 386th Expeditionary Mission Support Group superintendent, deployed for the first time during Operation Desert Shield. On the 25th anniversary of ODS, Wyatt served a More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristopher Sosebee, 386 Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron deputy airfield manager, updates a spreadsheet during Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwe More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda Veenendaal, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, prepares for her duty day at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 20, 2015. Women’s Equality Day was d More
U.S. Army Specialist Nathan Creel, 463rd Military Detachment Veterinary Service animal technician, intubates FFrida, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, during a dental cleaning a More
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Koscheski, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks during the 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group activation and assumption of command ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southw More
Members of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department gather together at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 10, 2015. The fire department honored their fallen comrades during More
U.S. Airmen and members of Italian and Canadian coalition forces lead a formation during a 9/11 tribute ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 11, 2015. Members deployed in support of Oper More
U.S. Army Capt. Raymond Wong, 463rd Military Detachment Veterinary Service veterinary officer in charge, demonstrates ways to check the capillary refill at a military working dog medical emergency training at a More
A joint service honor guard pays respect to service members at the POW/MIA table during an Air Force birthday ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2015. The POW/MIA table, also known More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Marie Cross, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group general dentist, and Staff Sgt. Gregory Johnson, 386th Expeditionary Medical Support Squadron dental technician, take x-rays of VVladimir, 332 More
Nuts and bolts lay on the tail of a C-130 Hercules aircraft at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 25, 2015. The 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron changed a propeller to keep their More
Members of the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department assess a simulated chlorine spill scene during hazardous material certification training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 26, 2015 More
A stray cat crouches in a cage at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 28, 2015. The 463rd Military Detachment Veterinary Service uses a Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return program for feral cats who More
Members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron fire rifle volleys during a battle cross memorial dedication at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 28, 2015. The dedication took place o More
Firefighters of the 386th Civil Engineer Squadron receive a safety brief at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 30, 2015. Prior to a controlled burn, firefighters discussed the simulated scenario, More
Miranda A.A. Ballentine, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. coins Tech. Sgt. Alberto Aguilar, 386th Civil More
A Canadian Forces member celebrates Remembrance Day Nov. 11, 2015 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. For days leading up to Remembrance Day, Canadian service members pin a poppy flower to their unifo More
Members of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight participate in a four-mile ruck march to begin their annual EOD Safety Down Day at an undisclosed location in Southw More
Air Force Maj. Sarah Ayers, left, 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron physician, applies acupuncture therapy to Senior Master Sgt. Julie Croft, 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron plans and programs fl More
Tech. Sgt. Joann Clifford, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineers Squadron plans and operations noncommissioned officer in charge, deployed from the 914 CES, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y., leads a Zumba fitness class at More
Maj. Gen. Peter Gersten relinquishes command of the 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant and passes the guidon to Lt. Gen. Charles Brown Jr., U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, during a change of com More
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Hellen, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and member of the Raptors, throws the ball during a dodgeball game at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 29, 2016. The Raptor More
Tech. Sgt. Holly Flores and Joseph Flores, members of the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, are a military couple deployed to this undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. They are deployed from the 1 More
Penny Mordaunt, the U.K Minister of State for the Armed Forces, visits with a member of the U.K. detachment and its MQ-9 Reapers at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 2, 2016. The visit provided Mo More
Maj. Gen. Scott Kindsvater, 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander, pins the Legion of Merit medal on Col. Clarence Lukes Jr., 386th Air Expeditionary Wing outgoing commander, during a change of comm More
Staff Sgt. Rubelle Pineda, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load planning technician, checks cargo to ensure it is properly secured and ready to load July 21, 2016 at an undisclosed location in More
Staff Sgt. Russel Dutcher, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technician, works on an A/C unit Aug. 9, 2016, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The More
Senior Airman Nicholas Contreras, left, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management journeyman, passes off an aircraft part to be shipped to Senior Airman Dominique Corbin, 386 ELRS tra More
Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group look inside an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prior to medical evacuation training Oct. 14, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The training gave th More
Camels graze in the desert lands that surround the base in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 1, 2017. The 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron base security zone patrol is responsible for s More
A 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member locates and identifies a simulated vehicle borne improvised explosive device as a wing inspection team member evaluates him during a force protection condit More
Senior Airman Jourdan Chaney, an airfield management specialist with the 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, communicates with air traffic controllers via radio at an undisclosed location in Southw More
Senior Airman Seth Bayles, a 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, sprays a dry lubricant on a jack tester at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 7, More
The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is slated to break ground on its tents to trailers lodging construction project in June. The project will remove the existing 114 war reserve material tents and generator power More
An Army explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to the 630th EOD Company, performs counter improvised explosive device techniques during a joint service EOD field training exercise at an undisclosed lo More
Master Sgt. Michael Obrien, the incident commander assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, discusses a quick reference checklist with first responders during a major acciden More
Two Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians use smoke grenades for cover as they run across an open area during a joint service EOD field training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia More
Capt. Grant Tong, the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group physical therapy element chief, conducts dry needling treatment on a patient during a physical therapy session at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asi More
This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Andrew Williams, the Intramural Sports Director with the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, deployed from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. The Rock Solid Wa More
Loadmasters with the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron work together to secure a container delivery system in the cargo bay of a C-130 Hercules in preparation for an air drop at an undisclosed location in So More
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Trey Griffin marshals a C-130 Hercules as it starts to taxi at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 27, 2017.at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 27, 2017. More
Capt. Donovan Ricks (second from right), a maintenance operations officer with the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, conducts a brief on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing’s flying mission at an undisclos More
This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Tech. Sgt. Eric Rubio, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron assistant flight sergeant and base security zone supervisor, is deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Ondrey (left) and Staff Sgt. Matthew Ramos (right), both air traffic controllers deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and assigned to t More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Gavia, an air transportation specialist deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve and assigned to the 442nd Air Expeditionary Squadron, p More
This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Allan Pierre, the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, medical control center supervisor, deployed from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a More
Col. Charles D. Bolton (right), the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing outgoing commander passes the 386th AEW guidon to Maj. Gen. Dirk D. Smith, the deputy commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Res More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgts. Daniel and Scott Hose, both assigned to the 370th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, pose for a photo at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, July 13, 2017. The twin brothers are both deploy More
Master Sgt. James Abner, a loadmaster with the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, reviews a checklist in the cargo bay of a C-130H Hercules in preparation for an air drop, at an undisclosed location in South More
A team of 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron members welcome newcomers during an in-processing briefing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 16, 2017. PERSCO conducts in-processing briefin More
This week’s Rock Solid Warrior Staff Sgt. Rajesh Jaiprashad, an emergency manager with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron, is deployed from Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. The Rock Solid Warrio More
Staff Sgt. Melissa Lackore, one of the lead vocalists for the AFCENT Band, sings into the microphone during an AFCENT Band performance at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, August 7, 2017. The band’s hi More
Tech. Sgt. Phillip Berry, a duty officer, and Staff Sgt. Karl Burghart, a senior controller, both assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, work together in the air terminal operations c More
Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David Goldfein (second from right), is greeted by 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Col. Stephen Hodge (second from left) and Command Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Pachasa (left More
This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Nathanael Burchett, an integrated electronics systems specialist with the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Charleston Air National More
This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman John Perry III, a munitions system crew chief with the 386th Maintenance Squadron, deployed from Langley Air Force Base, Va. The Rock Solid Warrior program is a w More
Tech. Sgt. Michael Martin, a heavy equipment operator assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, uses a trowel to flatten minor ridges and holes, as well as the embed aggregate particles in co More
This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Brittany Edwards, the NCOIC of mental health with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, deployed from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Rock Solid Warrior program i More
The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hockey rink, was constructed for off-duty recreational use for the men and women serving in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)
Patches from various civilian police departments across the United States decorate the wall of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron in Southwest Asia. The patches are provided from the Air National More
Chief Master Sgt. Raymond Arnold, 737 Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flight engineer (left), and Capt. Jonathan Lemley, EAS pilot, initiate preflight preparations on the C-130H Hercules Nov. 14, 2017, before de More
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Santiagobarrera, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flight engineer, puts on his headset Nov. 15, 2017, during cockpit checklist preparations for a mission at an undisclosed location in So More
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., visits with Airmen from the Wyoming Air National Guard assigned to the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Nov. 23, 2017, in the Silver Bullet dining facility during a visit to an u More
Airman 1st Class Mark E. Whitcomb, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron takes time to hydrate during a hazardous material (HAZMAT) exercise, November 24, 2017. Whitcomb was participating in the hands More
Members of the Ali Al Salem Air Base Honor Guard prepare to post the colors at the Cargo City Ribbon Cutting Ceremony near the Kuwait International Airport, May 19, 2019. Cargo City, although a temporary gatew More
Tech. Sgt. Julian Ray Tayag, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group pharmacy technician from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, does inventory of the medication in the pharmacy at an undisclosed location in Sou More
Lt. Col. Katherina Donovan, 386th Expeditionary Mission Support Group deputy commander, reads the United States Uniformed Services Oath of Office to her daughter, 2nd Lt. Kelsey Donovan, during her commissionin More
SSgt Hermann Nunez, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, holds the revised version of the ‘Spline Insert Extractor,’ which he helped create. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christop More
Senior Airman Cory Woodford, 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman and Senior Airman Clayton Cahoon, 5th EAMS crew chief, replace rotor blades on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraf More
Senior Airman Crayton Noe, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels technician, speaks about his running club to event-goers during the Holistic Health Fair May 26, 2018, at an undisclosed locatio More
Master Sgt. Travis Eldridge, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office superintendent, Senior Airmen Matthew Koch and Edward Dunn, 386th ELRS inbound cargo technicians, inspect More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Abraham Ruiz, Joint Special Operations Forces Support Detachment – K motor transport operator, helps U.S. Army Sergeant William Poley, JSSD-K movements specialist, use a Kalmar RT240 rough More
U.S. Army Private Christian Suarez, a wheeled-vehicle mechanic with Fox Company 227, 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, replenishes the More
Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline Risley, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal equipment non-commissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo Aug. 24, 2018, at an undisclosed location i More
Senior Airman Adam Sanders, 386th Air Expeditionary Medical Group environmental program manager, inspects a case of water Oct. 3, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. On any given week, Sanders a More
Tech. Sgt. Nakisha Simon, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering non-commissioned officer in charge, has turned her previous battles with mental health into way to help other Airmen duri More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jorge Roman-Castillo, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, poses with a photo of his family Sept. 27, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Roma More
U.S. Air Force 1st. Lt. Collin Dart, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group depot liaison engineer, inspects the internals of a C-130 Hercules aircraft Oct. 17, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia More
Tech. Sgt. Branden Hassett, 386 Expeditionary Force Support Squadron resource advisor, pauses after preparing a pallet for forward deployment at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 19, 2018. The 386 More
Tech. Sgt Calvin Moore, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, works with Ritz, a single-purpose explosive detector dog, during an MWD Expo held at an undisclosed location in More
Staff Sgt. Michael Reed, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection crew chief, deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., utilizes a Halligan bar during forcible entry training at an undisclo More
A C-17 Globemaster III is loaded with a D7R-II medium bulldozer at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 11, 2019. Along with the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group, the 386th Expeditionary Logistic More
An Engine and Tanker from the Rock Fire Department respond to a dumpster fire at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 17, 2019. Firefighters here are responsible for the fire protection of Air Force More
Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee (center), Air Force Reserve commander, speaks with Col. Patrick Schlichenmeyer (front left), 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and other wing leaders at an undisclosed location in More
Sgt. Harrison Meyer a flight medic from Minnesota National Guard's C Company Medevac, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, exits a UH-60 Black Hawk to teach a Medevac 101 course to j More
Col. Scott Tonko, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group commander, calls in the start of a mass casualty exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 16, 2019. Throughout their deployment, the medica More
811th Security Forces Squadron executive aircraft security team member waits for the arrival of Army General Joseph L. Votel, CENTCOM commander, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Feb. 18, 2019. The More
Staff Sgt. Steven Huggett, Air Force Engineering and Installation Team installer, deployed from the Pennsylvania Air National Guard's 270 EIS, cuts through a piece of conduit at Erbil Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 23, 2 More
An Ilyushin Il-76 prepares to land at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 11, 2019. The U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Air Mobility Division and Airlift Control Team orchestrate the utilization of commercia More
Staff Sgt. Anthony Mandt, 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron tactical air control party member, receives acupuncture modified percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation from Lt. Col. James Arnold More
386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Viper Team defenders herd a camel in the five-kilometer base security zone stretching outward from the perimeter of Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 31, 2019. Ma More
Tech. Sgt. Lionell Peake-Marshall, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member, a Reservist deployed from March Air Force Base, Calif., speaks with Lt. Col. Barry Nichols, 386th ESFS commander, outside More
Tech. Sgt. Shane Gillen, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member deployed from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., stands by a high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle near the airfield at Al More
The U.S. Air Forces Central Band performs for a crowd at the Drop Zone at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 17, 2019. The AFCENT band travels throughout the area of responsibility performing to promote troop m More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Breanna Gawrys, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group physician, climbs the bouldering wall near the Flex Gym on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 30, 2019. Gawrys worked with a colleague to r More
U.S. Air Force C-130s from the Montana and Connecticut Air National Guard currently assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing sit side by side on the tarmac at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 3, 2019. Th More
Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load a contracted Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft with cargo pallets as part of Global Heavyweight Service at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait July 9, 2019. More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander, provides remarks during the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing change of command ceremony at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Ku More
A cake is displayed during the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron change of command at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 19, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
A cake is displayed during the 407th Air Expeditionary Group assumption of command at Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)