Security Forces of 380th AEW Stay Ready in Southwest Asia [Image 3 of 40]

(UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)

05.29.2010

Photo by Master Sgt. Jenifer Calhoun 

380th Air Expeditionary Wing

Security forces Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron prepare for their shift during operations for the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. The 380th ESFS provides all security and force protection for a deployed wing, the 380th AEW, of more than 1,900 people and for billions of dollars worth of Air Force equipment and assets. Also the 380th ESFS, as part of the 380th AEW, supports operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The wing is home to the KC-10 Extender, U-2 Dragon Lady, E-3 Sentry and RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft. The wing is comprised of four groups and 12 squadrons and the wing's deployed mission includes air refueling, air battle management, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in support of overseas contingency operations in Southwest Asia.

• Date Taken: 05.29.2010
• Date Posted: 06.03.2010 02:16
• Photo ID: 285843
• VIRIN: 100529-F-9429S-076
• Resolution: 1173x1730
• Size: 1 MB
• Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)