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Capt. Tyler McBride, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron chief of safety, deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares for his first combat sortie as Staff Sgt. Devon Sheffey, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, looks on after removing the chocks from the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2015. The 555th EFS, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, is nearing the end of its six-month deployment at Bagram and will hand the reins over to the 421st EFS in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and N Stock Photo

RMFEYW4M–Capt. Tyler McBride, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron chief of safety, deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares for his first combat sortie as Staff Sgt. Devon Sheffey, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, looks on after removing the chocks from the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2015. The 555th EFS, deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, is nearing the end of its six-month deployment at Bagram and will hand the reins over to the 421st EFS in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and N

Several 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs secure and conduct post-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RF2GGGARK–Several 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs secure and conduct post-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

A bomb is strapped and secured at the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. With their expertise and coordination as a team, Airmen in the 386th EAMXS are able to build a bomb approximately every 10 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams) Stock Photo

RM2JMCFG4–A bomb is strapped and secured at the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. With their expertise and coordination as a team, Airmen in the 386th EAMXS are able to build a bomb approximately every 10 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

RM2NHK6RH–A bomb is strapped and secured at the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. With their expertise and coordination as a team, Airmen in the 386th EAMXS are able to build a bomb approximately every 10 minutes.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker and F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, for an aircraft to aircraft ground refueling at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 27, 2022. Airmen from multiple units across the Air Force Central Command area of responsibility, including PSAB, AFCENT and AUAB provided support for the proof of concept that the 379th EAMXS executed at AUAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert) Stock Photo

RM2M6TDNR–U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker and F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, for an aircraft to aircraft ground refueling at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 27, 2022. Airmen from multiple units across the Air Force Central Command area of responsibility, including PSAB, AFCENT and AUAB provided support for the proof of concept that the 379th EAMXS executed at AUAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory A. Staudinger, incoming commander, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gives remarks during an assumption of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 24, 2022. Staudinger succeeded Lt. Col. Dale Ellis, outgoing commander, 386th EAMXS. Stock Photo

RM2MC3HH4–U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory A. Staudinger, incoming commander, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gives remarks during an assumption of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 24, 2022. Staudinger succeeded Lt. Col. Dale Ellis, outgoing commander, 386th EAMXS.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, right, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, left, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, during the 378th EAMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The passing of a squadron's guidon symbolizes the transfer of command. Stock Photo

RM2M5EA3E–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, right, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, left, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, during the 378th EAMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The passing of a squadron's guidon symbolizes the transfer of command.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Powell, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, installs a nose kit on a GBU-12 bomb at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. With their expertise and coordination as a team, Airmen in the 386th EAMXS are able to build a bomb approximately every 10 minutes. Stock Photo

RM2NHK6RM–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Powell, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, installs a nose kit on a GBU-12 bomb at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. With their expertise and coordination as a team, Airmen in the 386th EAMXS are able to build a bomb approximately every 10 minutes.

Staff Sgt. Shelby Griscom, a crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan raises the USA and S.C. flags on the flight line, April 17, 2012, at the start of the deployment. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMCNMYER–Staff Sgt. Shelby Griscom, a crew chief with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan raises the USA and S.C. flags on the flight line, April 17, 2012, at the start of the deployment. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan.

U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, gives remarks during an assumption of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 24, 2022. Maj. Cory A. Staudinger, incoming commander, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron succeeded Lt. Col. Dale Ellis, outgoing commander, 386th EAMXS. Stock Photo

RM2MC3HH3–U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, gives remarks during an assumption of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 24, 2022. Maj. Cory A. Staudinger, incoming commander, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron succeeded Lt. Col. Dale Ellis, outgoing commander, 386th EAMXS.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lucas Brogdon, a crew chief with the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), an Stock Photo

RME5H1JJ–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lucas Brogdon, a crew chief with the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), an

A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walks across the flight line at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 18, 2020. The 379th EAMXS provides support to aircraft like the KC-135 Stratotanker, enabling the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to deliver air power throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Parsons) Stock Photo

RM2CW6XM8–A U.S. Air Force Airman with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walks across the flight line at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 18, 2020. The 379th EAMXS provides support to aircraft like the KC-135 Stratotanker, enabling the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to deliver air power throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Parsons)

Airmen from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron checks for foreign object debris after conducting maintenance and launching a B-52 Stratofortress July 2, 2013, on the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline. Members of the 36th EAMXS ar Stock Photo

RMDAB4N5–Airmen from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron checks for foreign object debris after conducting maintenance and launching a B-52 Stratofortress July 2, 2013, on the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline. Members of the 36th EAMXS ar

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Storer, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Senior Airman Dylan Pine, 386th EAMXS crew chief, and a C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, prepare to launch a C-130J at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 29, 2022. Crew chiefs are responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the aircraft, including things like diagnosing malfunctions and performing detailed inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams) Stock Photo

RM2M766KK–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Storer, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Senior Airman Dylan Pine, 386th EAMXS crew chief, and a C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, prepare to launch a C-130J at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 29, 2022. Crew chiefs are responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the aircraft, including things like diagnosing malfunctions and performing detailed inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

Staff Sgt. Anita, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 maintainer, prepares to create a mural for a historical U-2 achievement at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 28, 2017. Upon completion of the project several Airmen signed the artwork. The art work will be displayed at the 380 EAMXS for future Airmen. Stock Photo

RMRADARP–Staff Sgt. Anita, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron U-2 maintainer, prepares to create a mural for a historical U-2 achievement at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 28, 2017. Upon completion of the project several Airmen signed the artwork. The art work will be displayed at the 380 EAMXS for future Airmen.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron and 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron replace a tail pipe ejector on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 4, 2022. Maintainers assigned to the 386th EMXS and EAMXS perform a wide range of aircraft repairs to ensure mission readiness and success in completing airlift tactical orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy) Stock Photo

RM2HDP1F5–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron and 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron replace a tail pipe ejector on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 4, 2022. Maintainers assigned to the 386th EMXS and EAMXS perform a wide range of aircraft repairs to ensure mission readiness and success in completing airlift tactical orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

RF2GGGAPT–Several 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs secure and conduct post-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Senior Airman Anthony Taylor, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RF2GGGAN4–Senior Airman Anthony Taylor, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, congratulates U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 378th AMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2022. The 378th EAMXS is tasked with maintaining the combat readiness of PSAB’s KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries. Stock Photo

RM2M5EA3G–U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, congratulates U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 378th AMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2022. The 378th EAMXS is tasked with maintaining the combat readiness of PSAB’s KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory A. Staudinger, right, incoming commander, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assumes command and receives the 386th EAMXS guidon from Col. Clinton M. Wilson, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, during an assumption of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 24, 2022. Staudinger succeeded Lt. Col. Dale Ellis, outgoing commander, 386th EAMXS. Stock Photo

RM2MC3HHC–U.S. Air Force Maj. Cory A. Staudinger, right, incoming commander, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assumes command and receives the 386th EAMXS guidon from Col. Clinton M. Wilson, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, during an assumption of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 24, 2022. Staudinger succeeded Lt. Col. Dale Ellis, outgoing commander, 386th EAMXS.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Erin Walsh, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge of the KC-10 Extenders, receives on-the-job training from Staff Sgt. Cody Dillon, 380th EAMXS, while servicing the lavatory of an Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 9, 2021. Walsh, whose experience previously was limited to fighter aircraft, is learning to service the Extender’s lavatory as a means to understand and appreciate what her maintainers go through to accomplish the mission. Stock Photo

RM2GKWHDM–U.S. Air Force Capt. Erin Walsh, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge of the KC-10 Extenders, receives on-the-job training from Staff Sgt. Cody Dillon, 380th EAMXS, while servicing the lavatory of an Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 9, 2021. Walsh, whose experience previously was limited to fighter aircraft, is learning to service the Extender’s lavatory as a means to understand and appreciate what her maintainers go through to accomplish the mission.

Staff Sgt. Frank Brown, 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support section manager, receives equipment to be stored from 36th EAMXS maintainers July 2, 2013, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Support section managers make sure equipment is s Stock Photo

RMDAB4PE–Staff Sgt. Frank Brown, 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support section manager, receives equipment to be stored from 36th EAMXS maintainers July 2, 2013, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Support section managers make sure equipment is s

Senior Airman Kevin Zaragoza, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects a gear box on an F-16 Mar. 20, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS mission is to execute the Air Tasking Order by disciplined maintenance for responsive airpower. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMMHK5M0–Senior Airman Kevin Zaragoza, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects a gear box on an F-16 Mar. 20, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS mission is to execute the Air Tasking Order by disciplined maintenance for responsive airpower. (U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Damian Paelo, an aerospace propulsion maintenance journeyman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, works on a tail pipe ejector on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 4, 2022. Maintainers assigned to the 386th EAMXS perform a wide range of aircraft repairs to ensure mission readiness and success in completing airlift tactical orders (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy) Stock Photo

RM2HDP1EP–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Damian Paelo, an aerospace propulsion maintenance journeyman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, works on a tail pipe ejector on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 4, 2022. Maintainers assigned to the 386th EAMXS perform a wide range of aircraft repairs to ensure mission readiness and success in completing airlift tactical orders (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

Airman German Kudel, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RF2GGGAKC–Airman German Kudel, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, makes remarks during the 378th EAMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Formerly the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the unit along with it’s U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries recently relocated permanently to PSAB. Stock Photo

RM2M5EA42–U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, makes remarks during the 378th EAMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Formerly the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the unit along with it’s U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries recently relocated permanently to PSAB.

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Kevin Yeip, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), ensures aircraft are parked properly on the flight line at this forward deployed location in Southwest Asia. A USAF C-32A aircraft is visible in the background. Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M9M7CG–US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Kevin Yeip, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), ensures aircraft are parked properly on the flight line at this forward deployed location in Southwest Asia. A USAF C-32A aircraft is visible in the background. Country: Unknown

After their aircraft takes off, US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Tom Donahoe, Videographer, 1ST Combat Camera Squadron (CTCS), plays back video of the take off for USAF Maintenance members with the 363rd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M9MDNN–After their aircraft takes off, US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Tom Donahoe, Videographer, 1ST Combat Camera Squadron (CTCS), plays back video of the take off for USAF Maintenance members with the 363rd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

RM2GKWHFB–U.S. Air Force Capt. Erin Walsh, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge of the KC-10 Extenders, receives on-the-job training from Staff Sgt. Cody Dillon, 380th EAMXS, while servicing the lavatory of an Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 9, 2021. Walsh, whose experience previously was limited to fighter aircraft, is learning to service the Extender’s lavatory as a means to understand and appreciate what her maintainers go through to accomplish the mission.

Airmen from the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight and 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuel a B-52 Stratofortress July 2, 2013, before a mission on the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline. The 36th EAMXS is deployed he Stock Photo

RMDAB4NA–Airmen from the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight and 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron refuel a B-52 Stratofortress July 2, 2013, before a mission on the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline. The 36th EAMXS is deployed he

During the early morning hours at an undisclosed forward location support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 40th Expeditionary Aerospace Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), tow a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft onto position to conduct wash down operations. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M9JDFP–During the early morning hours at an undisclosed forward location support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the 40th Expeditionary Aerospace Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), tow a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft onto position to conduct wash down operations. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

Senior Airman Domynic Panto and Tech. Sgt. Bob Kaster, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Compass Call Aircraft Maintenance Unit communications navigations and mission systems technicians, and Airman 1st Class Mitchell Dillon, 455th EAMXS C-130 AMU electronic warfare combat systems technician, play video games at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Jan. 12, 2017. When they’re not working out on the flightline, members of the AMU play sports or video games and work out together. Stock Photo

RMRAAJYB–Senior Airman Domynic Panto and Tech. Sgt. Bob Kaster, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Compass Call Aircraft Maintenance Unit communications navigations and mission systems technicians, and Airman 1st Class Mitchell Dillon, 455th EAMXS C-130 AMU electronic warfare combat systems technician, play video games at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan Jan. 12, 2017. When they’re not working out on the flightline, members of the AMU play sports or video games and work out together.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Fortune, an aerospace propulsion journeyman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inserts a protective foam into an intake on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 4, 2022. Maintainers assigned to the 386th EAMXS perform a wide range of aircraft repairs to ensure mission readiness and success in completing airlift tactical orders (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy) Stock Photo

RM2HDP1EX–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Fortune, an aerospace propulsion journeyman assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, inserts a protective foam into an intake on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Jan. 4, 2022. Maintainers assigned to the 386th EAMXS perform a wide range of aircraft repairs to ensure mission readiness and success in completing airlift tactical orders (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

An MQ-4 Global Hawk sits in a hangar Feb. 17, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. ADAB can control this aircraft even when it’s away from the base or as the name of this technology implies, “Beyond Line of Sight”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady) Stock Photo

RMRT5M4X–An MQ-4 Global Hawk sits in a hangar Feb. 17, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. ADAB can control this aircraft even when it’s away from the base or as the name of this technology implies, “Beyond Line of Sight”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)

A fuel hose is placed in position for an aircraft to aircraft ground refuel at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 27, 2022. In the event of an emergency, this refueling technique can be used to provide fuel for aircraft when traditional means are unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert) Stock Photo

RM2M6TDNY–A fuel hose is placed in position for an aircraft to aircraft ground refuel at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 27, 2022. In the event of an emergency, this refueling technique can be used to provide fuel for aircraft when traditional means are unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Derek Seifert)

Loadmasters from the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and aerial porters from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load pallets of supplies onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. Airmen deployed to ASAB are part of the busiest port in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations ensuring that airlift and support continue on a 24-hour operations tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RM2BKE2WC–Loadmasters from the 5th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and aerial porters from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron load pallets of supplies onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. Airmen deployed to ASAB are part of the busiest port in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations ensuring that airlift and support continue on a 24-hour operations tempo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

RF2GGGAK6–Senior Airman Anthony Taylor, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Senior Airman Lucas Jesuit, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the propeller housing of an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group. It directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RF2GGGAP0–Senior Airman Lucas Jesuit, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the propeller housing of an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group. It directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

RM2GKWHDJ–U.S. Air Force Capt. Erin Walsh, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge of the KC-10 Extenders, receives on-the-job training from Staff Sgt. Cody Dillon, 380th EAMXS, while servicing the lavatory of an Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 9, 2021. Walsh, whose experience previously was limited to fighter aircraft, is learning to service the Extender’s lavatory as a means to understand and appreciate what her maintainers go through to accomplish the mission.

Airmen from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-52 Stratofortress for launch July 2, 2013, on the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline. Members of the 36th EAMXS are deployed here from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., to provi Stock Photo

RMDAB4MM–Airmen from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-52 Stratofortress for launch July 2, 2013, on the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline. Members of the 36th EAMXS are deployed here from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., to provi

An unidentified US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN assigned to the 40th Expeditionary Aerospace Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), uses a high-pressure water hose to wash down a USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, while deployed at an undisclosed forward location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M9JDGT–An unidentified US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN assigned to the 40th Expeditionary Aerospace Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), uses a high-pressure water hose to wash down a USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, while deployed at an undisclosed forward location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

A 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an E-3 Sentry engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 12, 2017. “This is a huge effort,” 380 EAMXS section chief Master Sgt. Gary said. “Changing an engine is an 18-hour job and these guys usually knock it out in about 12-16 hours.” During CJTF-OIR the E-3 Sentry has provided a real-time picture of the battle space for multi-national Coalition aircraft working to weaken and destroy Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant operations in the Middle East region and around the world. Stock Photo

RMRAC607–A 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an E-3 Sentry engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 12, 2017. “This is a huge effort,” 380 EAMXS section chief Master Sgt. Gary said. “Changing an engine is an 18-hour job and these guys usually knock it out in about 12-16 hours.” During CJTF-OIR the E-3 Sentry has provided a real-time picture of the battle space for multi-national Coalition aircraft working to weaken and destroy Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant operations in the Middle East region and around the world.

US Air Force (USAF) members, deployed to the 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), load an AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) onto an F-15C Eagle aircraft in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, at a forward-deployed location in Southwest Asia. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M9M4C6–US Air Force (USAF) members, deployed to the 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), load an AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) onto an F-15C Eagle aircraft in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, at a forward-deployed location in Southwest Asia. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Juan Montez, Jet Engine Mechanic, 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), checks the fan blades on a USAF E-3C Sentry Airborne Warning And Controls System (AWACS) aircraft engine at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M9M6CT–US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Juan Montez, Jet Engine Mechanic, 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), checks the fan blades on a USAF E-3C Sentry Airborne Warning And Controls System (AWACS) aircraft engine at a forward deployed location in Southwest Asia, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Unknown

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 17, 2022. 379th EAMXS Airmen were at PSAB conducting Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise. Stock Photo

RM2M5AYM8–A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 17, 2022. 379th EAMXS Airmen were at PSAB conducting Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, performs maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 15, 2022. The 379th EAMXS was at PSAB participating in Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise. Stock Photo

RM2M5A5PX–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, performs maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 15, 2022. The 379th EAMXS was at PSAB participating in Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise.

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., is taxied to a parking spot after completing a mission at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The C-17 Globemaster III is one the most versatile and flexible airframes within the Air Force allowing Airmen in the battle area to sustain airlift support with large and heavy equipment to improve response and capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RM2BKE2XP–A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., is taxied to a parking spot after completing a mission at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The C-17 Globemaster III is one the most versatile and flexible airframes within the Air Force allowing Airmen in the battle area to sustain airlift support with large and heavy equipment to improve response and capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Senior Airman Lucas Jesuit, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the wheels and hub of an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group. It directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RF2GGGAPE–Senior Airman Lucas Jesuit, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the wheels and hub of an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group. It directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Three C-17 Globemaster III’s wait to be loaded with cargo by Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The C-17 Globemaster III is one the most versatile and flexible airframes within the Air Force allowing Airmen in the battle area to sustain airlift support with large and heavy equipment to improve response and capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RM2BKE2WD–Three C-17 Globemaster III’s wait to be loaded with cargo by Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The C-17 Globemaster III is one the most versatile and flexible airframes within the Air Force allowing Airmen in the battle area to sustain airlift support with large and heavy equipment to improve response and capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Airman German Kudel and Senior Airman Anthony Taylor, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RF2GGGAJD–Airman German Kudel and Senior Airman Anthony Taylor, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

An MQ-9 Reaper currently deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is launched while a C-17 Globemaster III is being loaded with cargo prior to taking off at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz) Stock Photo

RM2BKX1BT–An MQ-9 Reaper currently deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is launched while a C-17 Globemaster III is being loaded with cargo prior to taking off at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

RM2GKWHF5–U.S. Air Force Capt. Erin Walsh, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge of the KC-10 Extenders, receives on-the-job training from Staff Sgt. Cody Dillon, 380th EAMXS, while servicing the lavatory of an Extender at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, July 9, 2021. Walsh, whose experience previously was limited to fighter aircraft, is learning to service the Extender’s lavatory as a means to understand and appreciate what her maintainers go through to accomplish the mission.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Vogt, 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals a B-52 Stratofortress July 2, 2013, at the flightline on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th EAMXS is deployed here from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Stock Photo

RMDAB4MW–Staff Sgt. Ryan Vogt, 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals a B-52 Stratofortress July 2, 2013, at the flightline on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th EAMXS is deployed here from Minot Air Force Base, N.D.,

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Master Sgt. Marcus A. Boykin, guidon bearer and first sergeant, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Maj. Cory A. Staudinger, incoming commander, 386th EAMXS, stand at attention during an assumption of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 24, 2022. Staudinger succeeded Lt. Col. Dale Ellis, outgoing commander, 386th EAMXS. Stock Photo

RM2MC3HGG–From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Clinton M. Wilson, commander of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, Master Sgt. Marcus A. Boykin, guidon bearer and first sergeant, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Maj. Cory A. Staudinger, incoming commander, 386th EAMXS, stand at attention during an assumption of command ceremony at the base theater at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, June 24, 2022. Staudinger succeeded Lt. Col. Dale Ellis, outgoing commander, 386th EAMXS.

Master Sgt. Paul Titus, a native of Denver, Colo., talks with Master Sgt. Andrew Davis, a resident of Moscow, Tenn., on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 2, 2013. Both are 455 EAMXS production superintendents who have deployed from Seymour Johnson Air F Stock Photo

RMDH9TPX–Master Sgt. Paul Titus, a native of Denver, Colo., talks with Master Sgt. Andrew Davis, a resident of Moscow, Tenn., on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 2, 2013. Both are 455 EAMXS production superintendents who have deployed from Seymour Johnson Air F

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Powell, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, installs a tail kit on a GBU-12 bomb alongside Airman Jonathan Gelormino, 386th EAMXS crew chief, and Senior Airman Parren Hawkins, 386th EAMXS crew chief, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. The team works around the clock to assemble and process munitions, handling each one with a high level of attention to detail and extreme care. Stock Photo

RM2NHK70T–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Powell, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, installs a tail kit on a GBU-12 bomb alongside Airman Jonathan Gelormino, 386th EAMXS crew chief, and Senior Airman Parren Hawkins, 386th EAMXS crew chief, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. The team works around the clock to assemble and process munitions, handling each one with a high level of attention to detail and extreme care.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Doug Mayo, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, enters an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft before conducting a preflight inspection with Staff Sgt. William Harris, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, June 8, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Fighting Falcons on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released) Stock Photo

RMF6AYCT–U.S. Air Force Capt. Doug Mayo, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, enters an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft before conducting a preflight inspection with Staff Sgt. William Harris, 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, June 8, 2015. The 455th EAMXS ensure Fighting Falcons on Bagram are prepared for flight and return them to a mission-ready state once they land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)

RMRAC606–A 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an E-3 Sentry engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 12, 2017. “This is a huge effort,” 380 EAMXS section chief Master Sgt. Gary said. “Changing an engine is an 18-hour job and these guys usually knock it out in about 12-16 hours.” During CJTF-OIR the E-3 Sentry has provided a real-time picture of the battle space for multi-national Coalition aircraft working to weaken and destroy Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant operations in the Middle East region and around the world.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshalls Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis's F-16C to the taxiway, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom. Stock Photo

RMCN65Y7–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshalls Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis's F-16C to the taxiway, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom.

RM2M5A5PM–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, performs maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 15, 2022. The 379th EAMXS was at PSAB participating in Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise.

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, other known as ‘White AMU’, complete routine pre-flight checks of an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes) Stock Photo

RF2GGGAJ9–Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, other known as ‘White AMU’, complete routine pre-flight checks of an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

An MQ-9 Reaper currently deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to takeoff at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz) Stock Photo

RM2BKX17Y–An MQ-9 Reaper currently deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to takeoff at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Powell, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, Airman Jonathan Gelormino, 386th EAMXS crew chief, and Senior Airman Parren Hawkins, 386th EAMXS crew chief, install tail kits and nose kits on GBU-12 bombs at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. The team works around the clock to assemble and process munitions handling each one with a high level of attention to detail and extreme care. Stock Photo

RM2NHK719–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ethan Powell, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron munitions controller, Airman Jonathan Gelormino, 386th EAMXS crew chief, and Senior Airman Parren Hawkins, 386th EAMXS crew chief, install tail kits and nose kits on GBU-12 bombs at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 30, 2022. The team works around the clock to assemble and process munitions handling each one with a high level of attention to detail and extreme care.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Campbell, an aircraft mechanic assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and deployed from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, works inside a gear panel of a C-130 Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 20, 2021. The EAMXS works 24-hour operations year-round to keep the C-130 Hercules’ in flight to accomplish the mission of fight to win today and to provide warfighter support in the area of responsibility. Stock Photo

RM2GKXMK0–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Campbell, an aircraft mechanic assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and deployed from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, works inside a gear panel of a C-130 Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 20, 2021. The EAMXS works 24-hour operations year-round to keep the C-130 Hercules’ in flight to accomplish the mission of fight to win today and to provide warfighter support in the area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, salutes Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis's F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom. Stock Photo

RMCN65YB–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, salutes Brig. Gen. Scott Dennis's F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom.

RMRAC605–A 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an E-3 Sentry engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 12, 2017. “This is a huge effort,” 380 EAMXS section chief Master Sgt. Gary said. “Changing an engine is an 18-hour job and these guys usually knock it out in about 12-16 hours.” During CJTF-OIR the E-3 Sentry has provided a real-time picture of the battle space for multi-national Coalition aircraft working to weaken and destroy Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant operations in the Middle East region and around the world.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Junior Steffes and Senior Airman Susan Smith with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform final checks on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 3, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom. Stock Photo

RMCN2HC5–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Junior Steffes and Senior Airman Susan Smith with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform final checks on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 3, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom.

RM2M5A5PG–U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, performs maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 15, 2022. The 379th EAMXS was at PSAB participating in Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs final checks and engine start-up on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom. Stock Photo

RMCN65XX–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs final checks and engine start-up on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom.

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance workers from the 20th Fighter Wing (FW), Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), deployed to the 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), pull pins on weapons attached to an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft in a hot ramp prior to a mission in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M9MDPX–US Air Force (USAF) maintenance workers from the 20th Fighter Wing (FW), Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), deployed to the 363rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), pull pins on weapons attached to an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon aircraft in a hot ramp prior to a mission in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tayler Harmon, a flight crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, walks around a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 15, 2022. The 379th EAMXS was at PSAB participating in Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise. Stock Photo

RM2M5B000–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tayler Harmon, a flight crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, walks around a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 15, 2022. The 379th EAMXS was at PSAB participating in Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise.

RF2GGGAMH–Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, other known as ‘White AMU’, complete routine pre-flight checks of an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tommy Hoppers, a crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, performs maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 15, 2022. The 379th EAMXS was at PSAB participating in Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise. Stock Photo

RM2M5A5RC–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tommy Hoppers, a crew chief assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, performs maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Feb. 15, 2022. The 379th EAMXS was at PSAB participating in Joint Air Defense Exercise 22-01, a theater-wide large-scale integrated air and missile defense exercise.

An Airman deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing maneuvers cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW serves as the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz) Stock Photo

RM2BKX183–An Airman deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing maneuvers cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th AEW serves as the primary airlift hub and gateway for delivering combat power to coalition forces in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mitchell Burris, a 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron member, rests underneath a KC-135 Stratotanker in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. The 379th EAMXS, along with other members of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, provided critical upkeep and repairs for KC-135 Stratotankers in order to support Agile Combat Employment concepts in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which will enhance Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s capacity and capability over time. Stock Photo

RM2M5ED12–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mitchell Burris, a 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron member, rests underneath a KC-135 Stratotanker in Southwest Asia, March 7, 2022. The 379th EAMXS, along with other members of the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, provided critical upkeep and repairs for KC-135 Stratotankers in order to support Agile Combat Employment concepts in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, which will enhance Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s capacity and capability over time.

Master Sgt. Manuel F. Tarango, Jr., a production superintendent 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, is on his eight and final deployment tour all to Al Dhafra. A KC-10 Extender aircraft maintainer by skill, Tarango says his favorite part about his job is the people he supports and the knowledge and experience he can share. Stock Photo

RM2M5BF9A–Master Sgt. Manuel F. Tarango, Jr., a production superintendent 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, is on his eight and final deployment tour all to Al Dhafra. A KC-10 Extender aircraft maintainer by skill, Tarango says his favorite part about his job is the people he supports and the knowledge and experience he can share.

As the only daughter in a family of military brothers, Tech. Sgt. Lily Gonzales, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group's public health team, says to always challenge the norm. “Take a seat at the table and show people what you got at every opportunity,” Gonzales said. “It’s been a good ride, my advice is to stay on, don’t get off and despite any low or any high, just stick with it.' Stock Photo

RM2M5GWBG–As the only daughter in a family of military brothers, Tech. Sgt. Lily Gonzales, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group's public health team, says to always challenge the norm. “Take a seat at the table and show people what you got at every opportunity,” Gonzales said. “It’s been a good ride, my advice is to stay on, don’t get off and despite any low or any high, just stick with it.'

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, stand at the position of attention during the 378th AMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2022. Formerly the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the unit along with it’s U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries relocated permanently to PSAB. Stock Photo

RM2M5EA19–U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Busch, 378th Expeditionary Operations Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Purcell, incoming 378th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, stand at the position of attention during the 378th AMXS unit activation ceremony at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, March 7, 2022. Formerly the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, the unit along with it’s U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extenders and E-3 Sentries relocated permanently to PSAB.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Pettus, a crew chief assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and deployed from Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, removes bolts from a panel on a C-130 Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 20, 2021. The EAMXS works 24-hour operations year-round to keep the C-130 Hercules’ in flight to accomplish the mission of fight to win today and to provide warfighter support in the area of responsibility. Stock Photo

RM2GKXMH5–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Pettus, a crew chief assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and deployed from Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, removes bolts from a panel on a C-130 Hercules at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 20, 2021. The EAMXS works 24-hour operations year-round to keep the C-130 Hercules’ in flight to accomplish the mission of fight to win today and to provide warfighter support in the area of responsibility.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Taylor (left), 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) RQ-4 Global Hawk avionics specialist, and Airman 1st Class Marc Radziewicz (right), 380th EAMXS RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief, move a generator at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 25, 2021. The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group manages sortie production for theater support packages, and various expeditionary operations and task forces ensuring maintenance on the wing’s 60 plus combat aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2GKE292–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Taylor (left), 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) RQ-4 Global Hawk avionics specialist, and Airman 1st Class Marc Radziewicz (right), 380th EAMXS RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief, move a generator at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 25, 2021. The 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group manages sortie production for theater support packages, and various expeditionary operations and task forces ensuring maintenance on the wing’s 60 plus combat aircraft.

RMRAC608–A 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an E-3 Sentry engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 12, 2017. “This is a huge effort,” 380 EAMXS section chief Master Sgt. Gary said. “Changing an engine is an 18-hour job and these guys usually knock it out in about 12-16 hours.” During Combined Joint Task force-Operation Inherent Resolve the E-3 Sentry has provided a real-time picture of the battle space for multi-national Coalition aircraft working to weaken and destroy Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant operations in the Middle East region and around the

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Dowland, a crew chief assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and deployed from Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, hands bolts from a C-130 Hercules panel to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Pettus, a crew chief assigned to the 386th EAMXS and deployed from Maxwell AFB, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 20, 2021. The EAMXS works 24-hour operations year-round to keep the C-130 Hercules in flight to accomplish the mission of fight to win today and to provide warfighter support in the area of responsibility. Stock Photo

RM2GKXMK2–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Dowland, a crew chief assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and deployed from Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, hands bolts from a C-130 Hercules panel to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Pettus, a crew chief assigned to the 386th EAMXS and deployed from Maxwell AFB, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 20, 2021. The EAMXS works 24-hour operations year-round to keep the C-130 Hercules in flight to accomplish the mission of fight to win today and to provide warfighter support in the area of responsibility.

RMCN65Y0–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs final checks and engine start-up on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom. (

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing recently held a change of command ceremony for the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 28, 2021. The 386 EAMXS said goodbye to U.S. Air Force Maj. Kipp Williams, and Lt. Col. Dale Ellis took command. Stock Photo

RM2GKMNET–The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing recently held a change of command ceremony for the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 28, 2021. The 386 EAMXS said goodbye to U.S. Air Force Maj. Kipp Williams, and Lt. Col. Dale Ellis took command.

RMCN2HBM–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Junior Steffes and Senior Airman Susan Smith with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform final checks and engine start-up on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 3, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom.

RF2GGGAJJ–Airman German Kudel and Senior Airman Anthony Taylor, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Noesen and Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform final checks and engine start-up on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom. Stock Photo

RMCN65XP–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Noesen and Staff Sgt. Jared Newman with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform final checks and engine start-up on an F-16C, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Apr. 5, 2012. The mission of the 451st EAMXS is to provide their aircraft with efficient maintenance support in order to deliver decisive airpower for Operation Enduring Freedom.

A C-17 Globemaster III, deployed from the 167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, sits on the flightline as a C-130 flies overhead at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz) Stock Photo

RM2BKX1C7–A C-17 Globemaster III, deployed from the 167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, sits on the flightline as a C-130 flies overhead at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 2, 2020. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing is U.S. Central Command’s theatre gateway and is responsible for delivering decisive combat power and unparalleled theatre support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

Staff Sgt. David Yocom and Senior Airman Nadja Ainsworth make the final check and pull the safety pins from weapons loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff June 29 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Sergeant Yocom is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, and is a native of Oldbridge, N.J. Airman Ainsworth is a 332nd EAMXS weapons loader from Puyallup, Wash. Both are deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Stock Photo

RMCBYGA0–Staff Sgt. David Yocom and Senior Airman Nadja Ainsworth make the final check and pull the safety pins from weapons loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff June 29 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Sergeant Yocom is a 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, and is a native of Oldbridge, N.J. Airman Ainsworth is a 332nd EAMXS weapons loader from Puyallup, Wash. Both are deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.

Aircraft maintainers with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan watch as F-16 fighter jets prepare to launch for the first flying mission for the squadron on April 17, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RMCNMYF8–Aircraft maintainers with the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS) at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan watch as F-16 fighter jets prepare to launch for the first flying mission for the squadron on April 17, 2012. Personnel are deployed from McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Swamp Fox F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment early April to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan.

A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an A-10 Thunderbolt II Aprill 6, 2012, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS is responsible for repairing and maintaining military aircraft at Bagram Airfield as well as performing preventative maintenance inspections. Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom Stock Photo

RMEG1F5R–A 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew repairs an A-10 Thunderbolt II Aprill 6, 2012, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 455th EAMXS is responsible for repairing and maintaining military aircraft at Bagram Airfield as well as performing preventative maintenance inspections. Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom

Senior Airman Justin Lassiter is a KC-10 Extender aerospace propulsion journeyman deployed with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. Here he is pictured on Jan. 31, 2010. His primary mission is to fix and maintain KC-10 aircraft engines and systems. He is on his third deployment with the 380th EAMXS. Airman Lassiter is deployed from the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and his hometown is Wilson, N.C. Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol Stock Photo

RMEG15BM–Senior Airman Justin Lassiter is a KC-10 Extender aerospace propulsion journeyman deployed with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. Here he is pictured on Jan. 31, 2010. His primary mission is to fix and maintain KC-10 aircraft engines and systems. He is on his third deployment with the 380th EAMXS. Airman Lassiter is deployed from the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and his hometown is Wilson, N.C. Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol

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Weapons load crew chiefs perform end-of-runway inspections on two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 20, 2012. The A-10 can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units and laser-guided bombs. Stock Photo

RMCEH4T2–Weapons load crew chiefs perform end-of-runway inspections on two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 20, 2012. The A-10 can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units and laser-guided bombs.

Staff Sgt. Hermann Nunez, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Senior Airman Alex Young, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Chance Cole, 386th EAMXS and Senior Airman Elio Esqueda, 386th EMXS, recently teamed up to create the ‘Spline Insert Extractor.’ Stock Photo

RMPDF2AD–Staff Sgt. Hermann Nunez, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Senior Airman Alex Young, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Chance Cole, 386th EAMXS and Senior Airman Elio Esqueda, 386th EMXS, recently teamed up to create the ‘Spline Insert Extractor.’

Airman 1st Class Matthew Haynes seals an air cart hose to the side of a KC-10 Extender May 18, 2011, in Southwest Asia. Airman Haynes is a crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Stock Photo

RMCBP04E–Airman 1st Class Matthew Haynes seals an air cart hose to the side of a KC-10 Extender May 18, 2011, in Southwest Asia. Airman Haynes is a crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

RM2GKMNFP–The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing recently held a change of command ceremony for the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 28, 2021. The 386 EAMXS said goodbye to U.S. Air Force Maj. Kipp Williams, and Lt. Col. Dale Ellis took command.

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Melrose, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase technician, inspects the interior of an F-16C Fighting Falcon during routine phase maintenance at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 18, 2016. The aircraft went through phase maintenance where members of the 455th EAMS phase flight closely inspected the aircraft for cracks and other types of damage, verifying that the 30-plus year old aircraft was safe to fly. /Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman Stock Photo

RMHE1WY0–Tech. Sgt. Christopher Melrose, a 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron phase technician, inspects the interior of an F-16C Fighting Falcon during routine phase maintenance at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 18, 2016. The aircraft went through phase maintenance where members of the 455th EAMS phase flight closely inspected the aircraft for cracks and other types of damage, verifying that the 30-plus year old aircraft was safe to fly. /Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman

RF2GGGAKJ–Airman German Kudel and Senior Airman Anthony Taylor, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts routine pre-flight program checks at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait June 10, 2020. The 386TH EAMXS ‘White AMU’ is part of the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, which directs maintenance operations in an expeditionary tactical airlift and electronic attack environment within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., launches July 2, 2013, from the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline. Stock Photo

RMDAB4NJ–A B-52 Stratofortress from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., launches July 2, 2013, from the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, flightline.

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