Senior Airman Ashley Reid, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, got married here Oct. 28 in a double proxy ceremony. Her now-husband Kevin received orders to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, which expedit More
Members of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight load unserviceable ammunition into wooden boxes at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 9, 2016. The unser More
This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Victor Granger, a 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron pavements and equipment journeyman, deployed from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air F More
Heavy equipment operator’s from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pick up broken pieces of asphalt Jan. 12, 2018, during the demolition phase of a construction project on the runway at an undisclo More
The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is close to halfway complete on their tents to trailers lodging construction project Mar. 23, 2018. The project will remove the existing tents and generator power infrastructure More
UDAIRI RANGE, Kuwait (Feb. 27, 2019) – Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the U.S. Army’s 705th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, Task Force Hellhound, Task Force Spartan, and the Air Force’s 407th More
A force protection flight special duty patch is photographed at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 4, 2019. The force protection flight is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and it's More
Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base conduct an airfield clearing exercise at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. E More
Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base, unpack ignition sources before a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Ra More
U.S. Army Maj. Darrell Jones, Forensic Exploitation Laboratory Central Command director, meets with Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense EOD technicians before an insensitive munitions disposal training at the Udari Ran More
Senior Airman Caleb Jones, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, applies concrete to the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 31, 2019. Leadership from the 386th Air More
The Gung-Ho award is a peer-based honor given to the student that exhibits the most motivation and espirit de corps during the course of the class. That honor was given to Senior Airman Adin Misner, 386th Exped More
386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters host a fire equipment demonstration for Col. Rodney Simpson, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Colon, 386th AEW command More
Two 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron construction vehicles sit side-by-side on the runway at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 11, 2020. The 386th ECES “Dirt Boyz” ensure mission readiness by prov More
Staff Sgt. Julianne Pena, 386th Expeditionary Support Squadron, talks about how geobase civil engineer Airmen support the local mission to Maj. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inhere More
SMSgt. Brian Sheffield, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing inspector general director of exercise inspections, simulates an active shooter during an exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, May 28, 2020. Three bases, ASAB, More
Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group and the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection walk towards an inbound jet to perform COVID-19 screenings at Cargo City, Kuwait, Ju More
Staff Sgt. James Barnes, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC technician, checks the system pressure at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Francis Lalic)
Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventillation, air conditioning flight, repair a wide range of HVAC equipment at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 21, 2020. The HV More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Monica Roybal, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, fires an MK-47 automatic grenade launcher at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Members ass More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Monica Hottle, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing sexual assault response coordinator, runs to a bunker during the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 22, More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 16, 2020. Prior to the exercise, More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron attaches to a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System cable during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. More
A member of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight pours unserviceable ammunition into a wooden box at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 9, 2016. A total More
Staff Sgt. Jorge Martinez, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration journeyman, uses a jack-hammer to break up asphalt into pieces Jan. 12, 2018, during a runw More
UDAIRI RANGE, Kuwait (Feb. 27, 2019) – Soldiers from Task Force Spartan and Airmen from the 407th and 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadrons work together to apply sheet explosives to 40 mm ammunition so More
Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron observe contractors building an addition to the flightline at Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, Sept. 4, 2019. The force protection flight provides a secur More
Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base, unpack fuse cords before a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, K More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Harris, 744th Ordnance Company operations sergeant, carries a 155MM insensitive high explosive round before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 201 More
Airmen with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron observe wing leadership conducting repairs to the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 31, 2019. During the visit, wing leadership joined More
Senior Airman Nathan Davis, 407th Expeditionary Support Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight technician, left, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jeff Graham, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force command ele More
Tech. Sgt. Alan Zimmerman, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron airfield non commissioned officer in charge, pushes a wheelbarrow on the runway at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 11, 2020. The 386th More
Maj. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander, talks to Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Support Squadron about their role in the current mission and its More
Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group and the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection climb the stairs to an inbound jet transporting service members to perform COVID-19 More
Airman 1st Class Tony Hawkins, 386th Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC technician, repairs the HVAC ductwork on an oudoor vent at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Francis Lalic)
Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventillation, air conditioning flight, repair a wide range of HVAC equipment at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 17, 2020. The HV More
A U.S. Army Soldier fires a Barrett .50-caliber rifle at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait members instructed participants from the 386th More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Coleman, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, relays fire and medical evacuation information during the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 at Ali Al Salem More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron removes debris with a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait More
Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production unit evaluate Mobile Aircraft Arresting System staging during a MAAS certification at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwai More
Members of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight make final adjustments to a pile of unserviceable ammunition at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 9, 20 More
UDAIRI RANGE, Kuwait (Feb. 27, 2019) – Sergeant Barry Craig, an explosive ordnance disposal team sergeant, 705th EOD Company, Task Force Hellhound, Task Force Spartan, prepares more than 6,800 pounds of unservi More
A force protection mural is placed by the force protection flight area at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 4, 2019. The flight is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and it's manned More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Dejulio, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, and Tech. Sgt. Shane Bridges, 386th ECES explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, p More
Blocks of C-4 explosives are laid out before an insensitive munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. C-4, or Composition C-4, is a common variety of the plastic explosive family k More
U.S. Air Force Col. Rod Simpson, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, puts on work gloves before operating a jackhammer on the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 31, 2019. Wing leadership visi More
A U.S. Marine Corps uniform tape is photographed at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 4, 2019. The corporal’s course, hosted by Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Command Element, is a 14-day for More
Staff Sgt. Adam Palmer, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heavy pavement and equipment operator, operates a cement truck at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 11, 2020. The 386th ECES “Dirt Boyz” en More
Maj. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander, greets Tech. Sgt. Luis Carrasco, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, as part of a site visit at Carg More
An Airman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron covers a doorway during an active shooter exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, May 28, 2020. Three bases, ASAB, Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base and C More
Capt. Stephanie Kompoltowicz, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group nurse, performs COVID-19 screenings on an inbound jet transporting service members at Cargo City, Kuwait, June 16, 2020. The 386th EMDG screens se More
Senior Airman Jesse Coley, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC technician, checks the control voltage at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Francis Lalic)
A Canadian Armed Forces member fires a Barrett .50-caliber rifle at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. The weapons at the range are essential to support various missions in the area of responsibil More
Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron report an unexploded ordnance during the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 22, 2020. Participation More
An excavator with a hammer attachment breaks through concrete during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 16, 2020. Breaking the concrete around a crater all More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron awaits 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter assessments during a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System More
Tech Sgt. Daniel Hipps, 386th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leader, pours fuel onto a munitions burn pile in preparation to destroy unserviceable ammunition at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. More
UDAIRI RANGE, Kuwait (Feb. 27, 2019) – Brigadier Gen. Charles Kemper, deputy commanding general for support, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, speaks with Sgt. Gabriel Leon, 705th Explosive O More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Page Johnson, 386th Civil Engineering Squadron force protection escort, radios dispatch at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 4, 2019. The force protection flight provides a se More
Senior Airman Zachary Virdin, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, assigned to Ali Al Salem Air Base, exits a vehicle before a rapid airfield damage repair exercis More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Harris, 744th Ordnance Company operations sergeant, places C-4 high explosives on to a 155MM insensitive high explosive round before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Ran More
U.S. Air Force Col. Rod Simpson, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, works with a 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator on the flightline at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct More
(From Left) Senior Airmen Lemuel Travis and Jarrod Stebbins, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heavy pavement and equipment operators, pave rapid-set concrete onto the runway at Ali Al Salem Air Base, More
Maj. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander, is greeted by Col. Gage Handy, 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander during a site visit at Cargo City, Kuwa More
SMSgt. Brian Sheffield, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing inspector general director of exercise inspections, is handcuffed during an active shooter during an exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, May 28, 2020. Three b More
Staff Sgt Brandon Bingham, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC technician, performs preventive maintenance on an HVAC unit at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Francis Lalic)
U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Roble, Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait material readiness division noncommissioned officer in charge, fires a Barrett .50-caliber rifle at the Udairi Range Complex More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Standley, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, assesses an unexploded ordnance during the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 at More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Brindus, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron construction manager, marks an area around a crater during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training exercise at Ali Al Salem More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production journeyman, adjusts a component of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System during a MAAS certif More
Tech Sgt. Cody Cochran, 386th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leader, left, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Beckmann, 386th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member, right, make their way back to the safe area so that they More
UDAIRI RANGE, Kuwait (Feb. 27, 2019) – Brigadier Gen. Charles Kemper, deputy commanding general for support, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, speaks with 1st Lt. Daniel Dixon, 705th Explosiv More
Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base, prepare an assembly of igniters, fuses and blasting caps before a rapid airfield d More
An explosive ordnance disposal badge is worn by a Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense EOD technician during an insensitive munitions training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 26, 2019. The EOD badge is a military badg More
Chief Master Sgt. Jason Colón, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, operates a jackhammer with Staff Sgt. Victor Gutierrez, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, at Ali Al More
Tech. Sgt. Alan Zimmerman, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron airfield non-commissioned officer in charge, shovels rapid set concrete at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 11, 2020. The 386th ECES “D More
Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire department triage simulated patients during an active shooter exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, May 28, 2020. Three bases, ASAB, Ahmed Al More
Senior Airman Lauren Frensley, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group flight medical technician performs COVID-19 screenings on an inbound jet transporting service members at Cargo City, Kuwait, June 16, 2020. The 3 More
Staff Sgt Brandon Bingham and Senior Airman Jesse Coley check an HVAC unit at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Francis Lalic)
A firing range participant holds .50 caliber ammunition at the Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Oct. 12, 2020. Joint Special Operation Forces Support Detachment-Kuwait members instructed range participants on safe More
Members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing post attack reconnaissance team plan a safety perimeter for an unexploded ordnance during the Air and Missile Defense Exercise 21-1 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, More
A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to clear the area of debris while a saw-equipped compact track loader cuts through concrete during a Rapid Airfield Damage R More
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron push a 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System certification a More