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Published Aug. 18, 2025 By Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AFNS) -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, Aug. 11, to visit Airmen and see the mission firsthand. Tasked with conducting combat operations, building regional partnerships, integration of forces and base defense, the 378th AEW plays a pivotal role in the U.S. Central Commands area of responsibility. The installations efforts and manpower support regional stability, deter adversarial threats and are directly connected to recent instrumental successes in the CENTCOM operational theater. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi examines an F-16 Fighting Falcon alongside Airmen assigned to multiple expeditionary fighter generation squadrons within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. EFGSs ensure routine and emergent maintenance tasks are completed for the fleet of F-16s assigned to the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, which are responsible for continuous airpower projection in support of theater objectives and deterrence of adversarial threats in the AOR. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring papers.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During his visit, Flosi spent time with multiple expeditionary squadrons to experience firsthand how the 378th AEWs ability to rapidly generate air power in a dynamic threat environment supported recent successful combat operations around the AOR. Flosi also coined several superior performers in recognition of their accomplishments and hosted an all-call to provide direction and engage with Airmen. The senior leaders engagements emphasized the strategic impact of the 378th AEWs mission and the vital role Airmen play in maintaining a forward, persistent and ready combat presence. While visiting with multiple Expeditionary Fighter and Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadrons, the 378th AEWs successful implementation and utilization of the Air Forces Mission Generation Force Element structure was apparent in their ability to execute rapid combat airpower generation across dynamic and contested environments. Both the Air Force and Airmen across the 378th AEW continue to successfully apply the Air Forces Agile Combat Employment strategy by adapting to constantly changing operational conditions impacted by real world threats in the AOR, in order to generate combat power to eliminate said threats. Weve seen amazing Airmen doing incredible work, Flosi said. What were really encouraged by is this concept of ACE, missions over functions, and unlocking the capability of Airmen and empowering them to make good decisions at consequential times and it is paying off. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks with service members assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. The 378th ECESs work underpins strategic posture, joint capability and service members quality of life to maintain the warfighting spirit needed to compete, and win, in the current threat environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jebson Edge, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels superintendent, explains to Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, how the 378th ELRS developed an innovative process to inspect fuel lines within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. The innovative process of using an autonomous platform to observe and detect potential threats to the tactical fuel systems allows 378th ELRS Airmen to perform rapid airfield assessments, post-attack reconnaissance, and routine inspections on the largest tactical fuel site within the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks with Airmen assigned to multiple Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadrons within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. During his visit, Flosi gathered insight regarding the implementation of Mission Generation Force Elements in the deployed environment and their role in rapidly generating combat flying operations across the CENTCOM theater. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Flosi also examined the capabilities of the 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, which directly supports flying operations with the largest tactical fuel site within the AOR. Additionally, the squadrons rapid distribution of fuel and materiel enable mission continuity across the wings squadrons, even in austere environments. At the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron compound, Flosi observed numerous projects the squadron completed as the installation transitions to a more enduring base and solidifies its presence in the region to compete strategically and support regional partners. The 378th ECESs work underpins strategic posture, joint capability and service members quality of life to maintain the warfighting spirit needed to compete and win, in the current threat environment. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Garrett, 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information service center section chief, explains the functions of a Parrot ANAFI USA drone to Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. The 378th ELRSs innovative operation expedities the fuel line inspection process, ensuring fuel experts can safely, securely and efficiently inspect multiple bladders along miles of fuel lines with minimal risk to operators. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Throughout the visi
