Oct. 31, 2024 9th Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to the region The first enduring U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) was established in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), with aircraft deploying to the region in early October.
Jan. 6, 2024 US, Bahrain showcase expeditionary deployment capabilities Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s 378th Air Expeditionary Wing and 379th Air Expeditionary Wing are executing Ballast Cannon 24.3 alongside the Royal Bahraini Air Force, January 6-12, 2023, in Bahrain.
Nov. 15, 2022 386 AEW hosts media day to showcase mission The 386 Air Expeditionary Wing hosted its first known Media Day Nov. 14, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, showcasing the many ways the wing advances peace and stability in the region, while furthering relationships with Kuwait.
Jan. 27, 2021 Enduring, resolute partners: US, Qatar conduct historic air-to-air refueling exercise For the first time ever, Qatar Emiri Air Force Rafales integrated with U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers during a week-long air-to-air refueling exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
March 18, 2020 386th ELRS expedites rations time from pallet to warfighter Airmen assigned to the 386th ELRS cargo processing team ensure that 15 to 30 thousand pounds of water, food, and MREs are delivered across the area of responsibility to military members in need.