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  • Tech. Sgt. Alexander Nunez, left, 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron air transportation NCO in charge, and Tech. Sgt. William Nicholas, right, 557th ERHS air transportation augmentee, construct an approach shoring at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 4, 2019. Nunez and Nicholas are responsible for facilitating air transportation for engineering assets needed across U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Logistics Airmen were vital in the completion of more than 400 construction missions across the CENTCOM Theater during a six-month period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

    AUAB power projection: 1st ECEG “Loggies” enable construction across CENTCOM

    The 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group manages and executes construction missions across U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, and thanks to the group’s logisticians, or “loggies,” equipment and engineers are able to move downrange. “Loggies” assigned to the group’s 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron, are vital in ensuring mission success at more than ten deployed locations throughout the region.
  • The unofficial unit Air Force Central Command Depot Liaison Engineering patch rests on a desk within the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group April 11, 2019.

    Depot Liaison Engineer – Why the middle man?

    The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group hosts one of only five Depot Liaison Engineer (DLE) positions within the Air Force Central Command area of responsibility. “I have a pretty boring job if there are no aircraft broken – which is fine, we accept that.” said 1st Lt. M. Rebecca Kretzer, sustainment engineer and AFCENT DLE.
  • U.S. Navy Airman Shannon Barde, left, Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) “Black Ravens” plane captain, and U.S. Navy Airman Waisum Cheung, VAQ-135, use hand signals to ensure pre-flight inspections for an EA-18G Growler are conducted safely March 4, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. VAQ-135 is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. The squadron’s EA-18G Growlers employ an electronic attack capability in support of combat missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

    VAQ-135 brings unique joint airpower to AUAB

    Sailors from U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) deliver a unique warfighting skill set to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. Through the use of EA-18G Growler aircraft, VAQ-135 brings electronic based airborne attack and defense capabilities to Al Udeid’s joint environment by detecting, identifying, locating, and suppressing hostile “emitters.”
  • Senior Airman Joshua Vanwinkle, 386th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron weather forecaster, checks over a weather radar at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 25, 2019. As a weather expert, he utilizes the latest technology to predict weather patterns, prepare forecasts and communicate weather information to commanders and pilots so that every mission goes as planned

    Weather Airmen provide critical mission impact

    Predicting something that is ever changing can be a daunting task, especially when that prediction can have a significant impact on a mission. For weather forecasters this is their job, to sift through the countless factors that can change in no time and directly impact the safety of pilots and aircrew.
  • Tech. Sgt. Steven Jenkins, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) fuels lab NCO in charge, dumps recoverable Jet Propellant 8 (JP-8) after completing a ‘bottle method’ as part of a fuel inspection Jan. 24, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. As part of his job, Jenkins analyzes various fuel types including gasoline, diesel fuel and Jet Propellant 8, to ensure they are free of contaminants before use in aircraft and vehicles. Airmen from the 379th ELRS fuel lab retrieve samples for testing from various sources including pipelines, trucks and fuel tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

    Fuels lab keeps AUAB combat ready

    Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels lab work around the clock to help aircraft deliver decisive air power in the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. As the largest fuel operation in the Department of Defense, Airmen from the fuels lab must work together to inspect various types of fuel including gasoline, diesel fuel and Jet Propellant-8 to ensure products are free of contaminants.
  • 386th EOSS Airfield Management elevates mission readiness

    386th EOSS Airfield Management elevates mission readiness

    The 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management team is charged with managing the airfield at The Rock to ensure mission success, while also reducing any threats that may arise on the runway. Maintaining over 52 million square feet is no easy task, but it is exactly what seven highly devoted Airmen do for Air Force Central Command’s busiest flight line day in and day out.
  • Staff Sgt. Jasmine Gates, left, and Staff Sgt. Alexis Ellingson, right, both 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technicians, inventory and store a shipment of blood in the Blood Transshipment Center (BTC) Jan. 9, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Ellingson and Gates volunteered to prepare blood products for transport at the BTC. The BTC is comprised of a four-person team that orchestrates the flow of blood and platelet products to 72 forward operating locations and eight mobile field surgical teams throughout U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

    Medical Airmen, volunteers keep blood supply flowing

    Al Udeid Air Base’s Blood Transshipment Center is a one of a kind place. While it is the only blood transshipment center in U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, it also houses one of the few missions on base that regularly uses volunteers from other career fields.
  • Airmen learn with virtual reality

    Airmen learn with virtual reality

    When an Airman becomes a noncommissioned officer, they are entrusted with the duty of leading and mentoring junior enlisted Airmen, at times this includes conflict resolution. In partnership with Squadron Officer School, Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing had the opportunity to participate in scenarios that tested their interpersonal skills. Through a virtual reality program, an Airman interacts with an avatar that is portrayed by an actor and has a pre-selected scenario that will test the Airman.
  • Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron provide fly away securty during a flight to Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan Nov. 10, 2018.

    Deployed security forces Airmen ensure safety of DOD assets at Bagram

    In a deployed environment, security forces Airmen perform a unique mission that differs from their traditional roles at home station. From patrolling the flightline in armored tactical vehicles to providing security for all personnel and Department of Defense assets going to austere locations in Afghanistan, the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron maintains a vigilant presence at Bagram Airfield.
  • 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. As a member of the Joint Combat Assessment Team, Dart evaluates aviation combat damage incidents, assesses the threat environment for operational commanders, and collects data to support aircraft survivability research and development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Stoltz)

    JCAT Airman uses combat forensics to evolve the AFCENT mission

    The ideal outcome of any conflict is to achieve victory and come out the other side unscathed. However, an undesired outcome does not mean lessons cannot be learned and applied for future conflicts. The United States military has used this mentality since its inception and applies it today in the form of the Joint Combat Assessment Team.According
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