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April 4, 2023
332nd AEW demonstrates ACE capabilities during Operation Agile Spartan IV

Multiple Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) wings participated in the weeks-long exercise to demonstrate their ability to operate at forward operating locations while concurrently supporting Operation Inherent Resolve missions.
Feb. 16, 2023
Ali Al Salem AB medical evacuation training enhances coalition partnership, skillsets

During the training, Airmen from the 405th EAES reconfigured the C-130 from being able to load cargo to being prepped to hold multiple levels of stretchers, rising from the floor to the ceiling of the aircraft.
Jan. 7, 2023
430th EECS begins operations with new E-11A BACN

The 430th EECS is the only unit in the U.S. Air Force that operates the E-11A aircraft with the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node payload, supporting warfighters who conduct around the clock operations in the CENTCOM area of operation.
Jan. 6, 2023
AF Year in Photos

This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 15, 2022
AFCENT leads US military presence alongside partners during Bahrain International Airshow 2022

Since the inception of the Bahrain International Airshow in 2010, U.S. military support and participation has continued to build and enhance enduring relationships in the region.
Nov. 9, 2022
AFCENT Deputy Commander, allies, partners attend 4th Manama Air Power Symposium

Maj. Gen. David Harris, Deputy Commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), and Deputy, Combined Forces Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command, was a guest speaker at the 4th Manama Air Power Symposium, Bahrain, Nov. 8, 2022.
Oct. 27, 2022
386th AEW stands up satellite innovation cell

The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing stood up Task Force 99.M, the first satellite innovation cell under U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Task Force 99 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.
Sept. 6, 2022
US, partners conduct Middle East BTF through air, land, sea

United States ground and naval units, as well as coalition and regional partner air forces executed a Bomber Task Force mission across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 4.
July 12, 2022
Red Tails conduct joint air integration exercise

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and partner nation combat controllers coordinated with F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and conducted Close Air Support 9-Lines with target correlation.
Jan. 7, 2022
AF Year in Photos

This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Oct. 27, 2021
Coalition forces strengthen close air support capabilities

A joint coalition force of U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Army Soldiers and Italian air force members practiced close air support, in which aircraft provide firepower to friendly ground forces who are in close proximity to enemy forces.
May 7, 2021
609th AOC optimizes ATO production, first to use KRADOS operationally

U.S. Air Forces Central’s 609th Air Operations Center made history this week when it became the first AOC to operationally utilize the Kessel Run All Domain Operations Suite to plan and execute the Master Air Attack Plan.
March 12, 2021
Capstone event validates AFCENT ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Forces Central conducted an Agile Combat Employment capstone event across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Feb. 28 through March 5.
Sept. 6, 2018
Around the Air Force: Sept. 6

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- On this look Around the Air Force, U.S. Air Forces Central Command held their change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, and the Air Force is launching the newest generation of GPS satellites. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Koetz.For previous episodes,

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