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  • During their deployment rotation, the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight oversaw the throughput of 86.5 million gallons, maintaining the Department of Defense’s largest tactical fuel site.

    380th POL’s million-gallon duties

    When it comes to providing direct support to the aircraft of Al Dhafra Air Base, including the E-3 Sentry, KC-10 Extender, and RQ-4 Global Hawk, the various types of fuel required play a key part in the mission. Fortunately, ADAB has some of the most talented Airmen in the world handling that fuel.
  • A group of female Airmen pose in front of a KC-10 Extender aircraft

    Mission success for ‘unmanned’ KC-10 flight

    In recognition of Women’s Equality Day, which is observed on August 26, the commander of the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lindsey Bauer, conceived a plan to execute a completely ‘unmanned’ KC-10 mission. On August 1, 2021, the KC-10 Extender aircraft taking off from ADAB was unlike all the rest: its mission was supported entirely by women.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janelle Vicente, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group mental health technician, is spotlighted for her superb resilience.

    Airman overcomes series of challenges relying on superb resiliency

    It was the first night in a while that she’d slept so soundly. Unfortunately, it was the one night she wishes she hadn’t. Murphy’s Law continued a long streak of unfolding in Janelle’s life. One incident after another. It was enough to yank the cheer right out of the average person, but not her. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Janelle Vicente is a seasoned veteran when it comes to mental resiliency.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Flavia Carver, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Equal Opportunity director, explains the Diversity and inclusion initiative at Al Dhafra Air Base.

    Childhood adversity drives Airman’s passion for diversity & inclusion

    As young Romanian girl in a new country where she barely spoke the local language, Flavia Carver learned early that some negative preconceptions are picked up at a very young age, and she experienced how painful it is to be the object of others’ prejudices. The taunts and jeers from her peers for her to “go back to your own country” hardened her skin, and it also solidified her fervency for seeking justice and encouraging inclusion.
  • Six F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) line up on the flightline at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021.

    Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

    Six F-15E Strike Eagles landed here with a modified munitions configuration on Apr. 25, 2021, as part of an Agile Combat Employment operation in the U.S. Central Command theater.
  • U.S. Air Force Cols. Kristen Thompson (left), Bonnie Stevenson (center), and Laura Goodman (right), pose for a group photo at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2021. The colonels serve as the commanders for the 380th Expeditionary Operations Group, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group, and 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group respectively.

    A seat at the decision table: leadership lessons from three colonels

    There’s a subtle change taking place in the U.S. Air Force, one that could be missed if not consciously noted in the day-to-day battle rhythm of generating airpower.
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Greene, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron training NCO in charge, points a simulated M-18 while wearing a virtual reality (VR) system at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates, Jan. 20, 2020.

    Deployed defenders training goes virtual

    The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron became the first in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to receive a virtual reality emergency response and shooting simulator last month.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ana Villacorta, 380th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron production log manager, performs a deadlift at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 18, 2021.

    Strength of a Warrior, Spirit of a Champion

    Sweat has built up from her palms to her feet. A drop trickles down her forehead as the veins project from the sides of her neck and arms. Her body is saying “stop,” but her mind tells her “one more rep.”
  • Worshippers stand to pray during a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. unity service at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 17, 2021.

    ADAB honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through Unity event

    "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • 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 Emirates, Nov. 22, 2020.

    The guardians within the walls

    The day starts before the sun rises as Force Protection Airmen walk into the armory to arm up with a radio and baton. Once everyone has met up outside the dispatch facility, each individual flight has their guard mount briefings for the day. By this time the sun is rising and everyone is checking out vehicles to go pick up or meet the Other County Nationals they are escorting for the day. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s mission is to deliver airpower, defend against adversaries, and develop relationships. Without FP and OCNs working together, those priorities couldn’t be accomplished.
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