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Det. 4 is the design and construction manager while AFCEC monitors construction execution to ensure the efforts stay on time and within budget. The construction, supporting the European Deterrence Initiative implemented by U.S. European Command, is expected to enhance security across Europe and increase the responsiveness and readiness of U.S. air forces and NATO member state forces in the region. “The EDI program includes construction of airfield infrastructure and supporting facilities nec...

The 378th Expeditionary Operations Group hosted F-16CJ Fighting Falcon “hot pit” refueling training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for aircraft maintainers from Al Udeid AB, Qatar, April 29 to May 4, 2021.Hot pit refueling occurs when,

nd AEW suffered what most would consider an unrecoverable tragedy. Senior Airman Francis Andrew was born in Sudan in Northeast Africa where one night his town suffered the ravages of civil war, as soldiers attacked without warning ripping him from the life he’d known until that point. This is how his journey to the United States and to the U.S. Air Force began in 2001.  He found himself at a refugee camp first in Ethiopia and then in Kenya. He spent 14 years—all of his childhood in those c...

Airmen with the 612th Air Base Squadron traveled to the Children of Love Foundation Orphanage in La Paz delivering donations to 18 orphans who call the sanctuary home, April 25. Most units on base have a local orphanage they sponsor, but for Airmen with the 612th ABS, this visit marks the second time they’ve visited their newly-sponsored orphanage. "This particular orphanage is one my lieutenant, back at Davis-Monthan [Air Force Base, Arizona], told me about since her and her family come to...

By Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs / Published April 15, 2021 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven C. Rehana, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron cryogenics technician, purges a liquid oxygen cart at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2021. The cryogenics flight is responsible for providing more than 4,000 gallons of liquid oxygen per month to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera) U....

By Capt. Carrie Volpe, AFCENT Public Affairs / Published April 13, 2021 Coalition leaders from multiple countries gather for a conference at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 9, 2021. Senior military representatives from nine countries traveled to Shaw AFB this week to participate in “Coalition Week,” a series of events focused on showcasing 9th Air Force’s (U.S. Air Forces Central) ability to distribute operations and command and control airpower from more than ...

332d AIR EXPEDITIONARY WING -- The history of the 332d dates back to World War II where members of the Army Air Corps flew dangerous missions escorting bombers to their targets over war-torn Europe. After the war ended the wing stood down for many years. In 2002 the wing was returned to service in when American Airmen again went into harm’s way enforcing the no-fly zone during operation SOUTHERN WATCH and then  went on to participate in Operation’s ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Toda...

By Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride, USAFCENT Public Affairs / Published February 25, 2021 A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, stands outside the aircraft to observe engine start-up during a stop as part of a cargo transport mission at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 17, 2021. The C-17 Globemaster III is capable of rapid, strategic delivery of personnel and cargo to ...

U.S. Air Forces Central, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Army Central Command, coalition partners, and four regional partner nations conducted Joint Air Defense Exercise 21-01, Feb. 15-19, 2021. , The official website for the U.S. Air Forces Central.

Three air expeditionary wings assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central participated in an integrated combat turn exercise, Feb. 13, 2021. ,