U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Pendleton, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for a night launch during Operation HIGHMAST, Oct. 26, 2025.The operation is part of the routine multi-national UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, which demonstrates the UK and partner nations’ commitment to our allies and partners in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific regions while deterring those who seek to undermine global security. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons)
The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing held a change of command ceremony, October 6, 2025, marking the transition of leadership from Col. Douglas Stouffer to Col. Nathan Aysta.
