The 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron broke its previous record on Aug. 3 when it generated its 34th consecutive combat mission while deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE.
AL DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates — Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E-3 Sentry Aircraft Maintenance Unit watch the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron’s E-3 Sentry (AWACS) by for flight July 28, 2020, here. Not only do AMU Airmen perform day-to-day maintenance, but also specialize in a wide variety of systems such as radio, navigation, radar, coolant, and computer systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Patrick OReilly)
“The squadron embraced the challenge to provide critical combat air power across three areas of responsibility for coalition forces,” said Lt. Col. Terry “Val” Hjerpe, 968 EAACS commander. “We exceeded all expectations.”
