ACC Leadership concludes Middle East visit, highlights Airmen contributions to regional stability Published Dec. 3, 2025 By U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, ACC command chief, completed a multi-day visit to three key air bases in the Middle East this week. The tour focused on assessing operational readiness, reinforcing the strategic importance of the region, and recognizing the vital role Airmen play in maintaining stability and security. U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, Air Combat Command commander, center, receives a briefing from Staff Sgt. Brandon Ruperto-Flores, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron electronic warfare division counter small unmanned aircraft systems operator, left, and Staff Sgt. Allison Cano, 332nd ESFS electronic warfare division C-sUAS operator, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 20, 2025. The electronic warfare division is integrated within the base air defense center, functioning to monitor the airspace for potentially hostile missiles or other devices to safeguard personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During their engagements with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, the 378th AEW and the 332nd AEW, the team immersed themselves in the daily operations of each location, observing base operations, engaging with Airmen, and examining critical areas impacting the unit's mission. Discussions with the wings’ command teams centered on maintaining a potent and agile warfighting force capable of meeting evolving threats. “Returning to CENTCOM has been a great reminder that nothing remains static here…the dynamism in the region is palpable as are the consequences of mission failure. Our Airmen throughout the AOR are rising to the task in terms of excellence in their air operations as well as superb base support and partner integration. Unbelievably proud of the way the teams are leading and executing.” U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Evans, left, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron structures section chief, discusses components of tension fabric systems with Gen. Adrian Spain, center, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, ACC command chief, during an ACC command team visit to the 378th AEW within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 19, 2025. Evans outlined the role of tension fabric systems in protecting personnel and equipment, emphasizing how these structures help the wing maintain readiness for continuous operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman De’Quan Simmons) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res During his visit, Unterseher emphasized the Air Force's crucial role in bolstering key relationships. “This is a high performing, innovative team,” said Unterseher. “Watching them sustain combat operations and enable joint and coalition force protections is a sight to see” The immersion aligned with CENTCOM's priorities, emphasizing the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces in the region, and deterring adversaries alongside coalition partners, contributing to overall regional stability.