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Airmen from the 633d Civil Engineer Squadron establish a dike during the Combat Readiness Inspection at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 29, 2025. The 633d CES constructed the dike to serve as a barrier to prevent flooding and protect critical infrastructure from rising water levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)
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U.S. Airmen observe a Fotokite during a Combat Readiness Inspection at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 31, 2025. The Fotokite is a tethered aerial drone that provides real-time thermal imaging at altitudes of up to 150 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)
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250130-F-PG418-1060

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylon Rawls, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, creates a splice during a Combat Readiness Inspection at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 30, 2025. Following a simulated attack and subsequent power outage, the electrical team played a pivotal role in restoring power to infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)
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250127-F-MJ338-1150

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.— An Airmen from the 94th Fighter Generation Squadron observes a pre-flight inspection during the combat readiness inspection at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 27, 2025. The inspection focused on evaluating the performance of mission-essential tasks in a robust threat environment, helping units better prepare for the complexities inherent to real-world operations against pacing challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennett Hibbler, Jr.)
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250127-F-MJ338-1088

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 94th Fighter Squadron “step” to their assigned F-22 Raptors during the combat readiness inspection at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 27, 2025.The CRI is designed to push the unit’s capabilities to its limits in a controlled, robust threat-environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennett Hibbler, Jr.)
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250125-F-EL822-1026

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jerry Kibet, 1st Maintenance Squadron systems flight commander, relays a message over the radio, Jan. 25, 2025, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Acting as a Deployment Control Center representative for the 1st Fighter Wing as part of the combat readiness inspection, Kibet was responsible for overseeing the movement of cargo increments and personnel.
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250205-F-BN045-1851

F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs from the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron martial jets after returning from a training sortie during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Feb. 5, 2025. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting Red Flag’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)
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Guard members take the lead on first sortie

Members from the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 170th Group prepare for training flight Feb. 2, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Members from the 170th and the 238th Reconnaissance Squadron accomplished their goal of launching their first weekend drill sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles J. Haymond)
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Guard members take the lead on first sortie

Master Sgt. Michael Jones, Nebraska Air National Guard’s 170th Maintenance Support Squadron member, communicates with pilots in RC-135V/W Rivet Joint preflight Feb. 2, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Members from the 238th Reconnaissance Squadron and 170th Group prepared by performing on ground trainers which allowed crew operators to simulate airborne operations before this training flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles J. Haymond)
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Guard members take the lead on first sortie

Master Sgt. Michael Jones, Nebraska Air National Guard’s 170th Maintenance Support Squadron member, communicates with pilots inside a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 2. The flight was staffed with mostly guard members, which was a result of the 238th Reconnaissance Squadron’s new dual mission requirement. (U.S. Air Force phot by Charles J. Haymond)
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Guard members take the lead on first sortie

Master Sgt. Caleb Meyer, Nebraska Air National Guard’s 170th Maintenance Support Squadron member, marshals a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint Feb.2, 2025, at Air Force Base, Neb. This sortie was self-supported with members of the 170th Group, Nebraska Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles J. Haymond)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron conduct a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The 379th ECES conducted a no-notice exercise, requiring teams to plan and assess damages within 30 minutes. Airmen then cleared debris, acquired materials, and conducted on-the-spot training to enhance airfield recovery efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. David Taglieri, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron project execution officer in charge, shovels debris during a RADR exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. RADR exercises involve airfield damage assessment and airfield restoration to a fully functional state. The scenario for this specific exercise used intelligence on real-world adversary munition capabilities in the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathon McCauley, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal logistics section chief, measures a post-detonation crater during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 24, 2025. The EOD unit used intelligence on real-world adversary munition capabilities to create craters on the RADR training pad with controlled detonations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

A Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training pad sits complete within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 29, 2025. The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron recently completed construction of the largest RADR training pad within the Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), measuring 80’x400’. The pad is utilized for evaluating proficiency in airfield damage recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron conduct a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 28, 2025. The primary goal of RADR is to ensure airfields can quickly return to full functionality to resume flight operations following an attack. The exercise involved Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josef Hammar, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment specialist, poses for a photo during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 28, 2025. Airmen had 48 hours to conduct post-attack RADR procedures to allow simulated aircraft to return from a forward operating location. The team completed minimum operating strip repairs in 23 hours, then shifted to permanent fixes during the next four hours, emphasizing the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing's transition to a more enduring mindset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Salcido, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment specialist, operates a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. The exercise integrated multiple 379th ECES units, with pavements and construction equipment specialists conducting on-the-spot training to increase flexibility. The exercise planning team aimed to challenge personnel and evaluate their response to real-world threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

A compact track loader prepares to cut into a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training pad during a RADR exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. RADR exercises are conducted to prepare U.S. Airmen to restore airfield functionality within a short time frame to ensure mission readiness. Airmen conducted assessments, gathered equipment, cleared debris and performed restoration procedures. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Stainer, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels system technician, rests during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise in support of Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 27, 2025. Airmen had 48 hours to conduct post-attack RADR procedures to allow simulated aircraft to return from a forward operating location. The team completed minimum operating strip repairs in 23 hours, then shifted to permanent fixes during the next four hours, emphasizing the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing's transition to a more enduring mindset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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