Maj. Nick Hardeman (center), currently distribution flight commander of the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Chief Master Sgt. Nathan McCoy, chief enlisted manager of the 379th ELRS, are pi More
Elite special operations forces from Kuwait, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the U.S. conducted a simulated raid on a defended objective, practiced room clearing, responded to an explos More
Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conducted counterterrorism drills as part of Eagle Resolve 2017 near Kuwait International Airport, March 28, 2017. Urban warfare specialist More
Joint CBRNE exercise tests U.S. and Kuwaiti civilian and military response. Civilian and military emergency responders from Kuwait and the U.S. conduct a joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear def More
Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conduct chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear simulation training as part of exercise Eagle Resolve, March 30, 2017, in Ku More
Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the U.S. conduct chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response training as part of exercise Eagle Resolve 17, April 02, 2017, More
Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conduct counterterrorism drills, search and rescue operations, and respond to a mock vehicle explosion as part of exercise Eagle Res More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lindsey Gulliver (left), a broadcast journalist journeyman with the 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, gets up close with the action and her vid More
KUWAITI TERRITORIAL WATER, Kuwait - Elite military special operations forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the U.S. conducted a simulated rapid response to the hijacking of the motor tanker, or oil ta More
Search and Rescue Eagle Resolve 2017 - Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conduct counterterrorism drills, search and rescue operations and respond to a mock vehicle More
Civilian and military personnel from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conduct Boarding Vessel Search and Seizure operations and practice hostage extraction as part of exercise Eagle Resolve, March 27, 2 More
U.S. Air Forces Central Command Capt. Trent Davis (center) stands in the glow of a projector light discussing simulated incoming ballistic missiles with Kuwaiti officers March 27, 2017, during the command post More
2nd Lt. Alaa-Hamzah, a mission sensor operator, performs a pre-flight inspection on the sensor operator console for a King Air intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft at New Al-Muthana Air Base, More
Captain Tom Fiordelisi, an air adviser with the 321st Air Expeditionary Training Group, instructs situational leadership to Iraqi air force cadets at Forward Operating Base Rustamiyah, Iraq on Nov. 10, 2008. Fi More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shawn McMillian, senior enlisted advisor for the Coalition Army Advisory Training Team, watches Iraqi army Sgt. Maj. Hannoon Saskbor Arian al Taai, Taji Location Command Sgt. Maj., as More
The newest King Air intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft lands at New Al-Muthana Air Base, Iraq on Nov. 29. The ISR capable aircraft will enhance the Iraqi air force's capability to perform ur More
Florida National Guardsmen transfer the body of a fellow soldier killed in Afghanistan during a dignified transfer ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman 1st Class Melanie Bulow-Gonterman)
U.S. airmen with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load pallets of nonlethal aid for the Syrian Opposition Coalition onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at an undisclosed base in Southwest A More
Airmen forward deployed from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing assist in a crash damage reclamation and demilitarization project of a C-130J Super Hercules at a forward operating base in Afghanistan, July 3, 201 More
Peshmerga soldiers assemble before marching to training near Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 7, 2015. The multinational Kurdish Training and Coordination Center provides basic combat training for new Peshmerga soldiers to in More
Peshmerga soldiers discuss plans for their squad’s movement before training near Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 11, 2015. This training is part of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve’s building partner ca More
Peshmerga soldiers prepare to receive ammunition during live-fire squad-based movement training near Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 12, 2015. Through Iraqi Train and Equip Funds (ITEF), a majority of the equipment donations More
Peshmerga soldiers advance forward in a staggered formation during react-to-contact training near Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 13, 2015. The Peshmerga are part of the Kurdish Security Forces under the Kurdistan Regional G More
A Peshmerga soldier sets his sights on a target during squad-based training near Erbil, Iraq, Oct. 14, 2015. Many of these soldiers will complete some individual specialty training courses such as sniper, morta More
Peshmerga Maj. Arkan Awla Perot compares inventory numbers of M50 protective masks that were issued to the Peshmerga near Erbil, Iraq, Nov. 2, 2015. The U.S. donated 3,600 M50 masks and 140 navigation sets thro More
Peshmerga Brig. Gen. Faraydon Arif Saed compares inventory numbers of more than 7,500 81 mm mortar rounds donated as part of the Iraq Train and Equip Fund near Erbil, Iraq, Nov. 2, 2015. ITEF is being used to p More
A United States Marine speaks with Bahrain locals about U.S. military aircraft during the Bahrain International Airshow at Sakhir Airbase in Manama, Bahrain, Jan. 21, 2016. The Bahrain International Airshow 201 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
Pararescue specialists from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, rush to assist simulated wounded patients during a mass casualty exercise, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2016. Freedom’s Sentinel, th More
A pararescue specialist from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, attends to Senior Airman Joshua Calara, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron armament systems technician, during a joint mass casualty an More
The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducts missions out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan using C-130J Super Hercules out of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 19, 201 More
An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 93rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis out of a parking spot Aug. 22, 2016, Bagram Airfield Afghanistan. Freedom’s Sentinel, the follow-on to Enduring Freedom, is the contin More
Senior Airman Kaylee Pickerell, 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection escort, is deployed to Southwest Asia from the 319th Medical Operations Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North More
Staff. Sgt. Ramon Charriez, Air Defense Artillery operations noncommissioned officer, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command (forward), receives the U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander's coin from Lt. More
Vermont Air National Guard Master Sgt. Peter Callahan, 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons maintenance technician, ensures the forward laser strap of a of a 500-pound joint direct attack munition is st More
A crew chief with the 407th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walks past an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest As More
F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrive at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2016. The unit was able to fly combat operations within 15 hour More
An F-16 from the Alabama Air National Guard flies a mission with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group Dec. 13, 2016. The red tai More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaun McQuiston and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Hall, both 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, pose for a photo at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest As More
A decorative Santa Clause is seen nestled into constantine wire at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 23, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)(Released)
Staff Sgt. Larry Runk, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, (left) speaks with a pilot assigned to the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron during preflight checks at the 407th Air Expeditionary More
Staff Sgt. Tamba Benjamin, 407th Expeditionary Comptroller Squadron, poses for a photo at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Dec. 29, 2016. Benjamin was born in Monrovia, Liberia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master S More
Lt. Gen. Scott Rice, Air National Guard director, coins Airman 1st Class Jacob Bishop, 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, for excellence in service while deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group Jan. 2, More
Tech. Sgt. Brian O’Connor, 407th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of fuels distribution, withdraws a sample from a fuel mix set up at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Jan. 2, 2017. The More
Senior Airman Francisco Villalobos, 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, transfers fire retardant from a foam trailer at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Jan. 6, 2016. The unit switched al More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mary Jane Palumbo, 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager, waits for her brother to arrive outside a military air terminal, Jan. 7, 2017. Palumbo’s brother is i More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joe “Slap” Goldsworthy, an Airman assigned to the Italian air force 132nd Groupo as part of the Military Personnel Exchange Program, prepares to taxi in an AMX A-11 Ghibli at an undisclo More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Tedford, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions systems specialist, is one of about 300 Airmen who volunteered to serve on a short-notice deployment in support of Operation In More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Harlow, 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, poses for a photo at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Jan. 30, 2017. Harlow was na More
Master Sgt. Benjamin Hall, Air Mobility Command’s Military Emergency Manager of the Year, poses for a portrait at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Jan. 30, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Wi More
Senior Airman Leeann LeClair, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron fuels shop, works on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on the flightline of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Feb. 3, 2017. The 407th AEG is support More
Tech. Sgt. Alex Babbie and Senior Airmen Josh Clemons, 407th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron avionics specialists, reprogram the common central interface unit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the 407th Air Expe More
An HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron – Operating Location Alpha sits on the flightline at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 55th EQRS-OLA are respons More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Pitts, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, guards an entry control point at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2017. Pitts is forward deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Fo More
Airmen assigned to the 823rd Maintenance Squadron load an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 66th Rescue Squadron into a C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on the flightline at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq More
Senior Airman Melissa Jones, 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Group aerospace ground equipment journeyman, monitors gauges on an A/M32A-60A generator, commonly referred to as a Dash 60, during an inspection at t More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Mendenhall, 577th Expeditionary Prime Beef Squadron electrical systems specialist, increases the tension on a pulley to raise the arch of a 4K dome at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, March 21 More
Airman 1st Class Tanner McClung, 407th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels technician, checks on equipment after a flash flood at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, March 24, 2017. The fuels shop w More
Tech. Sgt. James Swann, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog section NCO in charge, catches a military working dog handled by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Boe, 407th ESFS, at the 407th Air Ex More
From left to right: U.S. Army Capt. Joon Lim a chaplain with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division out of Camp Buehring, Kuwait; Col. AL Harbi Eisa H. the chief of religious affairs for the Kingdom of S More
Members of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division receive a visit boarding search and seizure safety brief, March 28, 2017, Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait. Gulf Cooperation Council and U.S. Special Operation More
Ministry of Interior officer Raed Abdullah Al Saleem (second from right) instructs three U.S. Soldiers, 1st Lt. Matt Stone (left), Staff Sgt. Melanie French (right) and Sgt. Janelle Hernandez (center), all with More
Civilian and military emergency responders from Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States conduct a joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense detection, assessment More
U.S. Air Force officer 2nd Lt. Kaitlyn Toner (left), a public affairs officer with 23rd Wing Public Affairs out of Moody Air Force Base and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David Giorda, mass communications sp More
U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Marine regiment exit an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 during a mission exercising the tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel at a More
U.S. and Gulf Cooperation Council forces conduct the culminating field-training event of exercise Eagle Resolve 2017, April 6, in Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port. Eagle Resolve is the premier multi-national exercise in More
Exercise Eagle Resolve - Illustration
U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson (right) and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright (center) speak with Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at t More
A Polish air force maintainer looks on as an F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to taxi for a mission at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, April 24, 2017. The Polish Airmen are part of the 60-nation coalition force More
Staff Sgt. Dustin Tischner, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron vehicle control non-commissioned officer, guides a mine-resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle down a road May 26, 2017, in South More
The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Band performs for a crowd of U.S. service members and coalition partners in Southwest Asia on May 31, 2017. These dynamic musicians perform and tour in small ensembles throug More
Tech. Sgt. Nikki Webb, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen ministry center non-commissioned officer in charge, left, and Chaplain (Capt.) Xiomara Diaz, 332nd AEW, removes freeze pops from their cooler June 2, 2 More
Members of the 332nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group render a salute to their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 4, 2017 in Southwest Asia. The ceremony was held to recognize Col. Christ More
Members from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group unload ordnance and munitions from a trailer during an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operation in Southwest Asia, June 6, 2017. Personnel from the 407th Expedi More
Airmen applaud Col. Thomas S. Palmer, for all his hard work as the 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group commander during a change of command ceremony June 7, 2017, in Southwest Asia. During the ceremony Col. Wi More
Col. William L. Marshall, 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group commander, left, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Nathan G. Shelton, during the 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron assumption of command More
Members of the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron clear a building during an active-shooter exercise June 8, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The purpose of the exercise was to evaluate the squadron’s ability More
Staff Sgt. Madeline Davis, 332nd Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, inspects radios June 12, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Members of AFE shop manage a variety of gear including helmets, G-suits and night vision g More
A U.S. Air Force pilot with the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, demonstrates the headgear aircrew must wear while flying June 13, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The Belgian Medical Component treated aircrew from the 33 More
Airman 1st Class Joshua Anthony332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron inspection section journeyman, works on an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, June 16, 2017, in Southwest As More
Capt. Lucia White, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing sexual assault response coordinator, works from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 17, 2017. As the sole SARC for the 332nd AEW, White is responsible More
Col. John W. Chastain III, 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Group commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony July 1, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Chastain was presented the Legion of Merit for his More
Lt. Col. Douglas, 361st Expeditionary Attack Squadron commander, pilots an MQ-1B Predator, July 2, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The day prior, the MQ-1B completed its last combat mission while assigned to the 361st More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Montgomery, U.S. Air Forces Central Command chief, speaks with Airmen during his visit to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in Southwest Asia Aug. 2, 2017. Chief Montgome More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron maneuvers his aircraft during a mission refueling U.S. Navy F/A-18's and E/A-18's above Iraq, Oct. 18, 2017. The F More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kyle Robinson, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, shakes hands with 407th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron members Oct. 20, 2017, in Southwest Asia. Robinson visited the More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on the ramp at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, before takeoff in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Oct. 25, 2017. The More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts preflight checks at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, prior to takeoff for a mission in support of Operation Inhere More
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flying crew chief from the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron performs a preflight inspection on the ramp before conducting combat airlift operations for U.S. and coaliti More
Tech. Sgt. Jesse Miller, weather forecaster assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, uses a laser range finder to determine the altitude of clouds at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 8, 20 More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bruce LopezMoreno, a trainee with the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Rein), performs a engine borescope on an AV-8B Harrier II at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Nov. 9, 2017. T More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew McCandless and 1st Lt. Andrew Hart, C-17 Globemaster III pilots, 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron perform a preflight inspection on the ramp at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, before More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Miguel Rodriguez, a medical technician with the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, inputs patient data to a computer during a mission to pick up sick patients in Iraq More