Photos by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie
406th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs May 22, 2026
Members of the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing conduct evening military freefall training over Djibouti, May 2, 2026. Operating from the African continent requires highly adaptable forces capable of projecting rescue support across distances at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
A Joint Terminal Attack Controller with the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing provides real-time weather updates and jump clearance for evening training operations over Djibouti, May 2, 2026. These specialized operators are critical to securing the airspace and coordinating complex fire support during high-stakes recovery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
A Joint Terminal Attack Controller with the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing provides real-time weather updates and jump clearance for evening military freefall training over Djibouti, May 2, 2026. Routine night and low-light training jumps ensure the Airmen maintain peak readiness to execute personnel recovery and combat search and rescue missions within the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
A member of the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing prepares to land after conducting evening military freefall training over Djibouti, May 2, 2026. Consistent low-light training is critical to maintaining the rapid-response capabilities required for combat search and rescue in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
A member of the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing recovers his parachute after conducting evening military freefall training over Djibouti, May 2, 2026. Routine night and low-light training jumps ensure the 82nd ERQS maintains peak readiness to execute personnel recovery and combat search and rescue missions within the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
Airmen from the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing jump from a C-130H during evening military freefall training over Djibouti, May 2, 2026. Routine night and low-light training jumps ensure the Airmen maintain peak readiness to execute personnel recovery and combat search and rescue missions within the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
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