Story by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera | 380th Air Expeditionary Wing | 08.29.2023
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, alongside multiple U.S. Central Command units and regional and allied partners, participated in Operation Agile Spartan 23.2 in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR), Aug. 20-24, 2023....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Alex Echols | 380th Air Expeditionary Wing | 06.07.2023
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing welcomed Col. Terence G. Taylor as the new commander during a ceremony at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, June 5, 2023....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi | 380th Air Expeditionary Wing | 10.24.2022
The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron continues to “Hold the Line” at Al Dhafra Air Force Base, United Arab Emirates. In order to achieve that, consistent training, vigilance and teamwork are required to ensure nothing slips by undetected. Although the Defenders of ADAB are trained, equipped and ready to handle whatever threats may come their way, it doesn’t hurt to have a......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi | 380th Air Expeditionary Wing | 10.19.2022
The U.S. Air Force is known for its planes and pilots. But having a fully functional, well maintained vehicle fleet is just as important, in order to keep wings in the air. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing has a fleet of approximately 600 vehicles, used to support its mission of delivering air power and defending the region. Whether it is a pickup truck, Humvee, forklift or 60K Aircraft cargo......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi | 380th Air Expeditionary Wing | 10.13.2022
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Castillo, a mobility specialist assigned to the Bravo Battery 3-157th Field Artillery Regiment and Colorado National Guardsmen, painted ten T-walls between March and September 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Castillo was recognized by the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Deputy Commander Col. Brian T. Hobbins, for his service to the base and ensuring future......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi | 380th Air Expeditionary Wing | 10.10.2022
The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing celebrated their top performers during a quarterly awards ceremony at the Phantom Pavilion, October 4, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Embracing the spirit of football season, the theme for the third quarter awards was a tailgating event. Airmen were encouraged to wear their favorite team’s jerseys and decorate their sections while they......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi | 380th Air Expeditionary Wing | 09.28.2022
Six Airmen assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing stepped forward to share their own experiences of hardship and resiliency during a “Storytellers” event, September 21, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Airmen spoke about their struggle with life, faith, suicide, the loss of a child, alcoholism, the war in Ukraine and sexual assault....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi | 380th Air Expeditionary Wing | 09.15.2022
The 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal section hosted an EOD skills challenge September 5-9, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Three teams of two were presented with various challenges to test their abilities as EOD technicians....
