Brig. Gen. Cecil Richardson, Air Force deputy chief of chaplains, tours the flightline complex during a visit to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia, March 14, 2008.
Members of the 380 Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, work as a team to spread out a new fuel bladder July 24, 2008. The fuel bladder weighs approximately 2.5 tons empty and it can hold 200,000 gallons More
King Cone Band plays various country music medleys for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in the night heat at the Thirsty Camel Pavilion Aug 13, 2008. The band is performing as part of the Armed Forces Entertain More
Roy's Diner is isolated around all hardened facilties, Sept. 24, 2008. Roy's was named after the boyfriend of the first non-commissioned officer in charge of the facility, back in 2004.
Senior Airman Alexander Williams, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron journeyman, challenges Airman 1st Class Robert Sosa of the fire team during a room-clearing exercise. The Airmen are performing fir More
Members of four coalition countries who are united in one deployed U.S. Air Force unit make their way downstairs after a debrief, Oct. 7, 2008. Americans, Australians, British and Canadians are flying operation More
Airman 1st Class Stephen Lucero spends part of the long desert night waiting to provide transportation to about 25 E-3 Sentry air crew members, Oct. 7, 2008. Lucero, deployed from Yokota Air Base, Japan, is a v More
Capt. Jason Seelhorst from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing runs with a victim through an obstacle course during a fire muster. The event had each member run with a victim solo, followed by a team litter obstac More
Members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing record holiday greetings Oct. 10, 2008. The greetings will be sent to local media outlets to be aired during the upcoming holidays so family members and friends can s More
A Verse Unsung put on a good show Oct. 12, 2008. The band from Minneapolis toured Southwest Asia and performed some rock 'n' roll for the troops to bring a little taste of home to the desert.
Lt. Col. Vincent Catich shows Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley the cockpit of a U-2 Dragonlady during Secretary's visit to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Oct. 12, 2008. The Secretary visited the 3 More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley discusses a variety of topics at a breakfast with 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen Oct. 22, 2008.
Staff Sgt. Regina Kelly from the 380th Air Expeditionary Force Support Squadron replaces a DVD to its proper shelf. She manages over 2,500 DVDs, 1,700 books and 300 CDs to include CLEP and DANTES study material More
Members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing pay tribute to all veterans by running with a prisoner of war/missing in action flag, Nov. 11, 2008. The 380th is celebrating Veterans Day with a 24 hour memorial run More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Ashton from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer fire department removes the pendant (cable) from an F-15 tail-hook and gives a signal to raise the hook Nov. 19. The fire department was cond More
Airman 1st Class Richard Fails from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron monitors the rate of fuel going into a KC-10 Extender here. The average fuel transfer rate is 600 gallons per minute. Th More
Maj. Stephen Titus, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group surgeon general of the clinic, adjusts a cold compress on a severe ankle sprain with the assistance of Staff Sgt. Edwardson Aquino, 380th EMDG independent d More
U.S. Airmen participate the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's weekly retreat ceremony May 21, 2010, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol/Released)
Staff Sgt. Damon Williams, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Force Protection airman, trains with Staff Sgt. Kevin Hannah, ESFS security forces craftsman, July 16, at an undisclosed location in South More
A U2 Dragon Lady, piloted by Capt. James Bartran, is parked on the flight line after the captain completed his 1000th flying hour and 69th combat sortie in the U2 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, J More
A 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Airman clears his weapon during a shift change July 22 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Security Forces Airmen are responsible for securing more than 300 acres of land.
Senior Airman Adrian Gonzales, deployed with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, guides a forklift toward a plane during operations, March 10, at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. Gonzal More
Senior Master Joseph Doss, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, walks with his brother, Staff Sgt. Christopher Doss, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, whom he discovered recently during More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buckholtz, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, makes adjustments to an anti-gravity suit used by aircrew personnel flying in fighter aircraft at a location i 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 anti-G suit 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.
One of four stained glass windows sits in the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Chapel after being transferred from Sather Air Base, Iraq, Nov. 11, 2011. They were originally created in Tucson, Ariz., in 2008 by Rog More
Maintenance airmen prepare an E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control systems aircraft for takeoff while an F-15C Eagle flies by Jan. 5, 2012. The E-3 is deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing from Tinker More
Airmen at the fabrication flight work with various types of machinery that all play a vital part in keeping aircraft serviceable. The 35 members of the fabrication flight are divided into the nondestructive ins More
Firefighters arrive on the scene for the initial response to kick off the exercise on the flightline Jan. 18, 2012. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing airmen participated in a major accident response exercise to More
Rap artist Paul Wall entertains troops from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at the Chapman Activity Center Pavilion Jan 18 2012. Wall have supported five USO turns so far but this has been his first tour to th More
Afterburner, the AFCENT band, performs next to the Chapman Activity Center Pavilion Jan. 20, 2012. During their three-day tour at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, they entertained airmen and soldiers at nine d More
Army Sgt. Amin Cannon moves around the patriot launching station to ensure it is clear and ready to engage targets during a mobility exercise at the patriot site Jan. 23, 2012. Charlie Battery, 3rd Battalion, 4 More
Senior Airman Walter Massey performs an original rap during a basewide talent competition at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Jan. 28 2012. Massey, a security forces specialist, separates from the Air Force thi More
Chief Master Sgt. James Roy meets members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at the passenger terminal Feb. 3, 2012. Roy, the chief master sergeant of the Air Force, stopped through on a tour of several deploy More
Maj. Mark lands a U-2 as his wingman in a chase car follows along, guiding him to the runway Feb. 10, 2012. During the mission, Mark became just the 30th pilot to reach 2,000 flight hours in the aircraft. He is More
Army Spc. Colyn Somol puts World Wrestling Entertainment superstar John Cena in a head lock as fellow wrestlers Chris Jericho and Kofi Kingston look on Feb. 10, 2012. WWE superstars met with members from the 38 More
Air Forces Central Band Afterburner sets up band equipment to perform the first-ever rock concert at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi Feb. 16, 2012. The performance was coordinated as part of the continuing diplom More
A fourship of F-15s prepares to take off for a training sortie Feb. 22, 2012. The 44th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southw More
Senior Master Sgts. Paul Turner and Todd Joiner cut a cake Feb. 24, 2012. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing celebrated their promotion to chief master sergeant with a recognition ceremony.
Members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing participate in sports day Feb. 25, 2012. The airmen and soldiers played softball, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes and kickball. Hundreds gathered to enjoy the day More
An airman fits a support beam in place as part of a basewide effort to construct a new tent city Feb. 27, 2012. Airmen and soldiers from around the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing pitched in to help build 48 structures.
An F-15 Eagle taxis prior to refueling on the flightline March 2, 2012. Hot pit refueling is conducted to fuel aircraft while they are still running to reduce ground time and get aircraft back up in the air as More
Airmen and soldiers from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing train during a combatives course March 5-9, 2012. During the class, students learned 18 different self-defense techniques. At the end of 40 hours of ins More
Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing compete in a fire muster March 17, 2012. During the fire muster, each four-person team had to accomplish five challenges based on skills firefighters hone every day. More
Gen. Donald Hoffman shakes hands with members from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing March 17, 2012. The commander of Air Force Materiel Command spent two days with service members deployed to the 380th AEW. Du More
Senior Airman Aaron Lawler cleans land mobile radio base stations March 19, 2012. To better support base communication needs, the 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron ordered more than 200 used computers More
Tech. Sgt. Donna Southwood-Smith sings the national anthem at the 2012 National Prayer Luncheon at the Phantom Center March 20, 2012. Chaplain (Col.) Dondi E. Costin, Air Forces Central Command chaplain, was th More
Senior Airman Justin Brannam secures a stack of insulated roof panels before they are lifted to the top of a construction site March 22, 2012. Roughly 30 Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadr More
Senior Airman Casey Lavallee welds a rail May 28, 2012. Lavallee is deployed to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott MacKay)
Senior Airman Demarreo Carter, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, packs a part for shipment June 8, 2012. Carter is deployed to the 380th ELRS from Pope Air Force Base, N.C.
Senior Airman Erik Nelson and Staff Sgt. Noel Sandoval, 380th Air Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration technicians, work on an AC unit outside of the 38 More
DJ VH 1, Lady Gaga's disc jockey, performs for airmen and soldiers at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's Pavilion June 9, 2012. The 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron set up the show to boost the morale More
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment stand in formation prior to a 5K run/ruck march at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, June 14, 2012. The run was in celebration of the U.S. Arm More
The U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment Color Guard stands at parade rest before the start of their patching ceremony at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing June 14, 2012. The unit, deploye More
Comic Steve Bills performs for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing June 15, 2012. Bills is part of a five-man comedy team touring the region as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment program to boost troop morale.
Lt. Gen. David Goldfein, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, presents the Bronze Star medal to Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, outgoing 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the change of command c More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordon Holveck, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment maintainer, attaches a -95 air compressor cart to a truck June 27, 2012. Holveck is deployed from More
The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Quick Response Force responds to an intruder-on-base exercise July 12, 2012. The QRF responds to any hostile threat against the base in five minutes or less.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Klinger, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants flight, measures the conductivity of a fuel sample July 16, 2012. Klinger is the non-com More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roderick Kemp, a tactical aircraft maintainer, and Senior Airman Lonny Hawkins, a metals technician journeyman, from the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, work on the landing g More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jaclyn MacKinley, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing superintendent of wing staff executive services, plays the role of a disgruntled employee with a gun during an active-shooter exercise, More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Hollars, 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron cable TV non-commissioned officer in charge, ties a line to run cable underground Aug. 8, 2012. Hollars, a Mitchell, Ind., na More
The 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron's Desert Depot T-wall bears the image of a falcon. The Desert Depot T-wall underwent a touch-up, Aug. 14, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Anderson, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning non-commissioned officer in charge, tests the voltage of an air conditioning unit Aug More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Seth Woolcott, a copilot for the E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, from the 963rd Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, accomplishes a combat support mission over an More
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, right, speaks to airmen, soldiers and sailors at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia April 25, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christina M. Styer/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braden Hoglan, 380th Expeditionary Communication Squadron small computer repair technician, removes the mother board from a computer unit at an undisclosed location in Southwest More
Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing stand with their fellow airmen from a variety of career fields and ranks. The diversity of the 380th AEW shows that even though members come from all corners of the More
U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, far right, talks with members of the Mississippi Guard at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia July 5, 2013. Cochran and several members of the Senate visited the 380th Air Expediti More
U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Winston Jones, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, talks with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Bauer, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry crew chief, during a More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Jacques, 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron radio frequency transmissions craftsman deployed from the 712th ASOS Fort Hood, Texas, inspects a mine-resistant ambush-protected veh 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
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
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
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
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
Vvass, a military working dog, awaits medical evacuation July 18, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, to receive advanced care from U.S. Army veterinarians in Germany. Staff Sgt. Christopher Hotine, 380th Expedi More
A member of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing security forces stands on a flightline near a guard tower at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 14, 2016. Behind the Airman a rare supermoon rises in the More
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval speaks with Staff Sgt. Justin, a 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, member deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. More
A U-2 taxis back towards the maintenance hangar at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia after a sortie, Dec. 15, 2016. This sortie marked the final flight of one of the mission systems that the U-2 is capa More
A 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aircrew member boards a KC-10 Extender before a mission in support of a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwes More
Airmen from the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron board an E-3 Sentry before a mission in support of a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southw More
A 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 pilot adjusts his helmet while donning his flight suit before a mission in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed lo More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle refuels from a KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission in an undiscl More
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission Marc More
380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership greets U.S. Central Command and component leaders at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 21, 2017. Leadership visited the 380th AEW to gain a better understa More
Capt. Jon, a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot lands on the runway during his final flight with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 12, 2017. The U-2 brings versatile high alt More