Air Superiority✈️ The KC-135 Stratotanker delivers a vital global reach aerial refueling capability to support joint and coalition aircraft, including the U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt III and F-16 Fighting Falcon. U.S. Central Command U.S. Air Force

The 378 AEW collaborated with the Royal Saudi Air Force and conducted tactical airfield integration training. This partnership leveraged our combined capabilities and highlighted the value of coordinated training initiatives with allied forces. U.S. Central Command U.S. Air Force

Lt Gen Derek France, 9 AF #AFCENT commander, met with General Hamad, Royal Bahrain Air Force commander, this week at his headquarters to reinforce this vital Air Force partnership. U.S. Central Command | U.S. Air Force | قوة دفاع البحرين

AFCENT, the Royal Jordanian Air Force, and coalition partners began conducting humanitarian aid airdrops on March 2, 2024 and have provided over 1M meals into Gaza. To learn more about this mission visit: afcent.af.mil/News/Article/3…

Battle of the Badges 🚨 The 332d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron #defenders and the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron #firefighters competed in a morale building basketball game. The defenders won this year’s game with a score of 30-29. U.S. Central Command 332RedTails

USAF B-52 Stratofortress bombers integrated with Coalition Forces throughout the Middle East, June 12 and 14, including passes through the Red Sea and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This iteration involved MC-130J Commando II aircraft from Special Operations Command Central.🌏

The E-11A Aircraft is equipped with a Battlefield Airborne Communication Node and played a mission critical role with humanitarian airdrops in Gaza since March 2024. Learn more about the E-11A Aircraft and how it enhances operations within U.S. Central Command here: dvidshub.net/r/jfpv62

Our 378th AEW and Pakistan Air Force Airmen conducted the 5th iteration of Falcon Talon, a bilateral Field Training Exercise focused on tactical level counter-terrorism, air-to-ground weapons employment, and subject matter expert exchanges, held in Pakistan, June 1-11 U.S. Central Command

The 1st Expeditionary Theater Support Group: Bridging strategy & tactics in #AFCENT. Setting the theater, supporting operations, and shaping long-term posture across 12 countries within U.S. Central Command. Learn more about the ETSG here: dvidshub.net/news/475100/co…

Battle of the Badges!🚨 Last week, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted the Battle of the Badges, a friendly competition between #firefighters and #defenders! Take a look at some of the challenges these Airmen competed in to build camaraderie and strength! U.S. Central Command U.S. Air Force

Happy 4th of July! 🎆 "As fireworks light up the sky this holiday, let them serve as a reminder that we are a nation born in battle and remain grateful for patriots willing to fight for the freedoms we hold dear." - Lt. Gen. France, Ninth Air Force (AFCENT) Commander U.S. Central Command

DYK — 379th AEW operates a fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs, flying anytime, anywhere. Their efforts enable US AFCENT critical cargo transport, aeromedical evacuation, & airdrop capabilities.

Strengthening Morale🎼 Recently, the THE AFCENT BAND performed for Airmen assigned to the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing during a Morale Welfare and Recreation tour. They performed a wide variety of music ranging from Top 40, pop, rock, R&B, country, and jazz! U.S. Central Command U.S. Air Force

The THE AFCENT BAND traveled throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and recently completed a trip to Turkmenistan. These engagements help further regional priorities by strengthening partnerships, intergovernmental alliances and furthering military diplomacy.🎤🥁🪕

Welcome to U.S. Central Command, CMSgt of the Space Force Bentivegena! His recent visit to the 379th AEW underscores the United States Space Force's commitment to supporting global operations and enhancing partnerships with allies in the region.

Recently, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and F-15E Strike Eagles conducted exercise Sky Shield 9 alongside the Qatar Emiri Air Force building a strategic foundation for future engagements in support of the Combined Defense of the Arabian Peninsula. U.S. Central Command

Always Ready! Firefighters and Explosive Ordnance Detonation Airmen assigned to the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing perform Tactical Casualty Combat Care on simulated wounded or distressed volunteers during a mass casualty event. U.S. Central Command U.S. Air Force

AFCENT commander Lt. Gen. Derek France executes his first U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility flight, demonstrating continued U.S. strategic air presence and reaffirming our enduring commitment to regional security and stability. U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 8 as part of U.S. force posture changes in the region to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR).