406th AEW News and Articles

March 19, 2026
449th AEG, CJTF-HOA conduct first humanitarian airdrop from Chabelley Airfield

Airmen assigned to the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, alongside supporting U.S. Army service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa, executed the first humanitarian airdrop launched from Chabelley Airfield, Feb. 21, 2026, delivering humanitarian supplies to children in nearby
Feb. 17, 2026
Chabelley Airfield adds on-site firearms training capability

Chabelley Airfield marked a major operational milestone with the opening of its small arms range, a $1.6 million project that significantly expands on-site training capacity and operational flexibility for U.S. and partner forces.
Dec. 3, 2025
A Quiet Ramp, A Loud Legacy: Connecticut Airmen conclude high-tempo deployment in East Africa

Airmen from the Connecticut Air National Guard’s 103rd Airlift Wing provided critical airlift for the region as the sole C-130 squadron on the continent. During their time as the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, they executed one of its busiest Africa deployments in recent history.
Nov. 25, 2025
406 AEW Airmen leverage teamwork to expedite fuel truck repair

Airmen from the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing jumped into action when two R-11 refueling trucks needed repairs at Camp Simba, Kenya.
Nov. 18, 2025
New medical facility enhances readiness at Chabelley Airfield

The opening of a new Joint Medical Aid Station at Chabelley Airfield expands medical capacity and signals a long-term commitment to the region.
Nov. 18, 2025
Airmen collaborate to improve infrastructure and quality of life at Camp Simba

U.S. Air Force Contracting and Civil Engineer Airmen are joining forces to revamp the living and working environment at Camp Simba through a new construction project that will replace tents with containerized housing units and a new state-of-the-art latrine facility.
May 23, 2025
Forging strength through partnership: US and Moroccan Air Forces unite for African Lion 2025

Against the backdrop of desert skies and dynamic terrain, more than 10,000 troops from 50 nations converged for African Lion 2025 (AL25), the largest joint annual military exercise on the African continent.
May 22, 2025
US, Moroccan Forces strengthen aeromedical evacuation capabilities during African Lion 25

U.S. and Moroccan military medical teams completed a series of joint aeromedical evacuation training missions at Kenitra Air Base, Morocco, from May 12–19, 2025, as part of exercise African Lion 2025.
May 22, 2025
Double Duty: Twin Airmen tackle African Lion 2025 side by side

For U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Dexter and Dylan Lewis, being deployed together isn’t just a matter of logistics, it’s a lifelong rhythm.
May 22, 2025
More than a translator: How one Airman uses language to strengthen the mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Abdoul Yam is many things: a material management craftsman, a Guardsman with the 121st Logistics Readiness Squadron, 121st Air Refueling Wing, and a linchpin in one of the Air National Guard's most logistically complex missions in Africa. But beyond the technical