Ali Al Salem AB 39th EAS Art
Ali Al Salem AB 39th EAS Art
This artwork pays tribute to the 39th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, proudly operating out of Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. As a key force within the U.S. Air Force’s air mobility mission, the 39th EAS delivers tactical airlift capabilities across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Flying the C-130 Hercules, the squadron ensures rapid, flexible delivery of troops, cargo, and supplies—often in austere and high-demand environments. Whether supporting combat operations or humanitarian missions, the 39th EAS is always ready to answer the call.
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Ali Al Salem AB 39th EAS Art vintage style military aviation travel poster art by Squadron Posters!
Ali Al Salem Air Base is a military air base situated in Kuwait, approximately 37 km (23 mi) from the Iraqi border, and roughly 15 km (9.3 mi) west of Al Jahra. The airfield is owned by the Government of Kuwait, and hosted the Royal Air Force, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps personnel and aircraft during Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The base also hosted the Royal Air Force during Operation Telic. Since the cessation of those operations, the base has been returned to the control of the Kuwaiti Government, with the USAF continuing to maintain a presence alongside their Kuwait Air Force counterparts. The principal USAF unit on the base is the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing.
Ali Al Salem Air Base was the last to be overrun during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. By August 1990, it was the only Kuwaiti air base not occupied by Iraq. A small number of Kuwaiti regulars, staff officers, and the base Commander, General Saber Suwaidan stayed to fight and organize resupply missions from Saudi Arabia. By the end of the day, Ali Al Salem had been overrun. Upon discovery by the Iraqi military, the Kuwaiti General was hanged from the base flagpole by Iraqi troops. New flagpoles have since been installed, however as of December 2012, the original pole still stands. The remaining Kuwaiti military personnel were lined up outside the old Kuwaiti officers’ club and shot. While no longer used, the building and bullet holes remain. Check out this stunning Ali Al Salem AB 39th EAS Art by Squadron Posters!
Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle! (See our Facebook page HERE)
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