378 AEW

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri relinquished command of the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to Col. Seth Spanier during a change of command ceremony at an undisclosed location, in the CENTCOM AOR, April 6, 2024. Spanier will lead the second rotation under the new XAB model.

Airmen gather to celebrate U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Quaid Quadri’s fini-flight as the commander of the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location. Quadri served as the commander of the first rotation under the new Expeditionary Air Base (XAB) model.

U.S. Congressmen from the House Armed Services Committee visit an air base at an undisclosed location in the USCENTCOM. The CODEL toured the base to get a more robust understand how the U.S. and our regional partners are postured to defend common security interests in the region.

U.S. Airmen, assigned to the USCENTCOM AOR, construct tents during an exercise at an undisclosed location. The importance of the Multi-Capable Airmen concept, is to showcase diverse skills beyond assigned specialties, allowing us to project air power in any environment.

U.S. EOD Airmen and Soldiers assigned to the USCENTCOM AOR partner with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) Airmen to conduct a decontamination exercise, at an undisclosed location. The collaboration event was designed to develop efficient interoperability.

U.S. Petroleum Oil and Lubricants (POL) Airmen assigned to the USCENTCOM, install a fuel bladder at an undisclosed location. The installation allowed Airmen from different specialties an opportunity to develop the Multi-Capable Airmen concept by setting up tactical fuel systems.

U.S. Air Force airfield operators, security forces, and firefighters assigned to the USCENTCOM AOR, participate in a combat airfield exercise at an undisclosed location. This exercise provided the troops an opportunity to secure and land an aircraft in austere conditions.

U.S. Air Force and Army EOD troops assigned to the USCENTCOM, conduct a joint defusal exercise at an undisclosed location. The exercise was set up in four locations with limited equipment for the purpose of inducing stress to develop interoperability between the branches.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the USCENTCOM AOR familiarize host nation personnel with quality inspection procedures on a KC 135 stratotanker at an undisclosed location. The event provided vital hands on training while also strengthening collaboration efforts with regional partners.

U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the assigned to the USCENTCOM AOR, load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster at an undisclosed location. Aircraft loadmasters ensure all cargo is properly loaded and secured for the safety of the air crew during flights and landing.

USAF firefighters assigned to the USCENTCOM, conduct automobile extraction techniques during a partner nation integration exercise at an undisclosed location. The PNI program allowed USAF forces to engage with host nation personnel to establish efficient interoperability.

U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to the CENTCOM AOR, install modified steel poles at an undisclosed location. Civil engineers incorporate the necessary infrastructure to support and protect sensitive technological assets.

A U.S. Air Force structures personnel assigned to the CENTCOM AOR, fabricates custom fittings for a new structure at an undisclosed location. Civil engineers assess structure requirements and specific needs, to create an infrastructure that protects critical assets.

USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jets arrive at an undisclosed location within the Central Command area of responsibility. The F-16 fighter jet is deployed within the USCENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region.

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker lands at an undisclosed location within the USCENTCOM area of responsibility. The KC-135 aircraft is deployed within the USCENTCOM AOR to support U.S. assets across the region.

A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy delivered equipment to an undisclosed location in the Central Command area of responsibility at an undisclosed location. The C-5 aircraft delivered supplies to U.S. assets that promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region.

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the CENTCOM area of responsibility, conducts a tail swap at an undisclosed location. A tail swap is an operation that allows aircraft in need of detailed maintenance to be exchanged without halting operational missions.

USAF personnel assigned to the CENTCOM area of responsibility, conduct an F-16 Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at an undisclosed location. The ACE concept was implemented by organizing a quick response team to repair and launch aircraft at any time and any place.

A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy delivered vehicles and equipment to an undisclosed location in CENTCOM area of responsibility. The USAF is globally postured to protect and defend the freedom of coalition allies and regional partners.