Members from the 3rd Wing and 477th Fighter Groups depart JBER to U.S. Central Command AOR
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 3rd Wing sit aboard a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 446th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, ready to deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2024. This rapid deployment highlights the readiness and expertise of Airmen to generate airpower and respond to crises at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eli A. Rose)